how can i install purchased Photoshop cs5 on macbook pro M1?

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How can i install purchased Photoshop cs5 on macbook pro M1?

[John Waller · Accepted solution]

There is no way to install CS5 on an M1 running Monterey.

You'll have to dual boot with CS5 on an external hard drive running Mojave or earlier. [Update: Not an option for an M1 Mac]

Or sign up to a Cloud plan and run the current version of Photoshop natively on your M1.

You could try a Cloud plan for free for 7 days. If you choose not to purchase you MUST cancel the trial before the 7 days expires or it will automatically sign you up to a paid plan.

[Nancy OShea]

No way possible unless you purchase Parallels for Mac (80 Euros/year) and install Mojave on Parallels virtual machine.  That's assuming you have a valid CS5 installation disk and serial number for Mac.  If you have Windows software, you'll need to install Windows 10 on Parallels.

The other option is to buy a Creative Cloud plan for your new Monterey machine.

Creative Cloud Photography Plan (approx $10/month for 12 months). Includes the following:
- Photoshop CC and Photoshop on iPad
- Lightroom on desktop, mobile and the web
- Lightroom Classic
- Portfolio website + hosting
- Spark with premium features
- Bridge
- 20 GB cloud storage (upgradable to 1 TB).
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html

Creative Cloud All Apps (51 + apps & services) and Single Apps Plans
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html

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[Test Screen Name · Accepted solution]

No, Parallels won't work in this case. I hoped it would, but Parallels on an M1 computer will only run M1 systems (just as Parallels on an Intel computer will only run Intel systems). 

No, dual boot won't work. M1 computers can only run Big Sur or later.

[Nancy OShea]

@Test Screen Name,

Yes, you're right.  M1 chip computers are a different beast. 

The OP will need an older Mac computer to run old Mac software.

[davidmcd23]

Hi Nancy

I was funded to buy multi user educational versions for my editing courses. it was years ago and i would only start at the adobe website if i were to enter the fray again.

[JostVanWilder]

Ever get it installed?

[Test Screen Name · Accepted solution]

No, we explained it's impossible to run CS5 on an M1 Mac. You need to budget for all new apps with a new Mac. It's part of the Joy Of Mac.

[Abambo]

No, we explained it's impossible to run CS5 on an M1 Mac. You need to budget for all new apps with a new Mac. It's part of the Joy Of Mac.

By @Test Screen Name

Even on Windows systems, you may experience odd behaviour with old software, but I agree, Windows keeps obsolete software longer up and running.

[JostVanWilder]

Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I'm possible. 😛

Photoshop editing is a hobby I am trying to learn, so I am have trouble budgeting even taking into account the joy of Mac.

Any recs on an application for ~$150 (one time) that I could learn similar skills on, and then move over to Photoshop when necessary per work/my skills. 

[Abambo]

Photoshop Elements! https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements/whats-new.html for $99.

[JostVanWilder]

Thank you!

[Nancy OShea]

@JostVanWilder,

Photoshop Elements requires you run it on Rosetta 2.  See link below for details.

https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/apple-silicon-m1-chip.html

[jvadapalas1]

Joy of Mac is a contradiction in terms.  

It is like saying Adobe is not a horrific organization that does not do its best to obsolete products sold to its customers in the past.  

[John T Smith]

Adobe does not do anything to make old programs stop working on new computers

Apple is at fault here for not providing a way to run old programs on new computers

Windows is better at providing compatibility modes for old programs

If you want to run an old Mac program, do not update your operating system... and expecially do not expect an old program to run on new Mac hardware

[kglad]

old software, whether from adobe or anyone else, including apple, failing to run on new macs is an apple decision, not adobe's.

further microsoft does support older software, including adobe's, with no problem so you can install, activate and run cs5 on win 10, and i believe,win 11.

[davidmcd23]

i run premiere pro CS5 on el capitan, works fine. i'd like to upgrade my OS so which Macos will still run it?

[Test Screen Name]

DavidM do NOT upgrade your macOS. This old version will be easy to lose. Just don't mess with anything. Consider dual boot if you want new toys as well as old.

[kglad]

as stated by @Test Screen Name, don't update your os unless cs5 is expendable to you.

specifically, any os that fails to support 32 bit apps is guaranteed to fail.  other os'es may or may not work for the install and that's to say nothing of the problems you can expect trying to activate your cs5.

[Nancy OShea]

I'd like to upgrade my OS, so which Macos will still run it?

By @davidmcd23

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Legacy CS installers won't work on Sierra, High Sierra or Mojave without terminal workarounds.  See below.

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/install-creative-suite-mac-os-sierra.html

CS installers will NEVER work on Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey or Ventura+. 

Best advice, use the latest OS you can for security reasons but get modern software that's compatible with your device.

Premiere Elements (approx $100, no subscription needed).
https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html

Premium Adobe Express ($10/month).

• Creative Cloud Express app (web and mobile)
• Premiere Rush (video editor for desktop and mobile)
• Photoshop Express (mobile)
• Spark Video (mobile)
• Spark Page (mobile)
• Adobe Portfolio + hosting
• 100 GB of cloud storage
• All premium templates and design assets including the collection of over 160 million royalty-free Adobe Stock photo collection.

https://helpx.adobe.com/express/using/express-overview.html

Creative Cloud All Apps (51 + apps & services) and Single App Plans
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html

Make sure your computer meets the minimum CPU & GPU requirements. Most Creative Cloud apps work on:

• Windows 11 (64-bit), Windows 10 versions 21H2, 21H1, 20H2,
• macOS 12 (Monterey), macOS 11 (Big Sur), macOS 10.16 or 10.15 (Catalina).

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html

Hope that helps.

[Nancy OShea]

Black Friday deals end on Nov 25th.

[davidmcd23]

Thanks everyone. it was more of a chin stroking excercise tbh. i have a mac mini connected to my tv but have never used it for editing. as a test i installed both cs5/6  on it while it was running El Cap and both ran and i upgraded to Mohave and they appear to load but have never tried to edit anything in case it was unstable.

I've looked at CC and it doesn't tempt me, renting software feels odd. Also it miffs me that access is effectively cut off unless you constantly renew. i paid a bucket load of cash on both plus The REAL Final Cut pro. i have two mac pros running all three but they are effectively offline editors. For the film making and editing i do, i don't need the bells and whistles. i'm in the "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" camp i suppose.

I really appreciate the replies though. Thank you all

 i intend to have a browse around the forums here though.

Dave

[davidmcd23]

I've just comes across the elements versions but not sure its "enough" for what i do. between two stools every time

[Nancy OShea]

I've just comes across the elements versions but not sure its "enough" for what i do. between two stools every time

By @davidmcd23

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You can try Premiere Elements before you buy.   It's affordably priced consumer-grade software without all the bells & whistles  -- or steep learning curve  -- of pro-level Premiere Pro.  Some people prefer it for that reason.

Just make sure your equipment can handle it.

https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-elements/system-requirements.html

[davidmcd23]

i have windows licences for premiere pro but i hadn't considered the possibility of using a new `pc to run cs5/6, i may look into that but knowing me, i'll just continue using what i hace. ironically i'm using an old version of safari on el cap so can't watch the videos! had to use my ipad and saw nothing of the interfaces. it feels like adverts for games that have 'not actual gameplay' briefly onscreen. either that or i'm just a grumpy old filmmaker. thanks for your time and effort in your replies

Dave