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Premiere Elements 13 from Window to Mac?

Community Beginner ,
Nov 29, 2016 Nov 29, 2016

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Hi,
I bought Adobe Premiere Elements 13 last year for my windows pc. Now I also have a Macbook and would like to be able to use it on both PCs. I was able to download the Mac version, but when I entered the serial number I'm being told it's not correct (I double-checked - the number is correct...). So - any ideas? Anybody experienced the same thing? Or is it just not possible to use it on both systems? PLEASE HELP!!!

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Community Beginner , Dec 02, 2016 Dec 02, 2016

I bought it on amazon. There you can buy the download version and get both downloads (PC and Mac) in one package. The serial number is the same for both. But I guess that's just for the new version, and PE13 probably didn't have this possibility. So now I bought PE 15 (also in a bundle with Photoshop cause it was real good deal!) and will be able to use both programs on the windows pc as well as the Mac ...so happy about that! 😃

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Nov 29, 2016 Nov 29, 2016

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You don't put diesel in a gasoline car, and you can't use a Windows serial number for a Mac version

install http://www.parallels.com/ "emulator" on your Mac to run Windows programs

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But there also IS the same program for both systems... so there should be a way that I use the product I bought somehow (at least, that's what I think...). Why are there different serial numbers for the systems when it's the same program/product they're selling? =/

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Nov 29, 2016 Nov 29, 2016

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It is NOT the same program... the Windows and Mac versions may LOOK the same on the outside, but they are NOT the same on the inside

As you have already found out for yourself... you may not use a Windows serial number for the Mac version

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Community Beginner ,
Dec 01, 2016 Dec 01, 2016

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Too bad... *sigh* I hate it when you have to buy the same stuff twice... =/
Thanks for your answers!

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Dec 01, 2016 Dec 01, 2016

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install http://www.parallels.com/ "emulator" on your Mac to run Windows programs

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Dec 01, 2016 Dec 01, 2016

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I found a solution that'll work best for me: I just bought the new (download) version (Adobe Premiere Elements 15) on Amazon and now have the download links for both the windows pc as well as the mac.

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Dec 01, 2016 Dec 01, 2016

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Download links are no good without a cross platform serial number

Does what you bought SAY the serial number will work for both Mac and Windows?

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Dec 01, 2016 Dec 01, 2016

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When I look at the buying page, I see a window to select ONE platform, Mac OR Windows... not both

Where did you buy that it says you may use one purchase for both platforms?

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Dec 02, 2016 Dec 02, 2016

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I bought it on amazon. There you can buy the download version and get both downloads (PC and Mac) in one package. The serial number is the same for both. But I guess that's just for the new version, and PE13 probably didn't have this possibility. So now I bought PE 15 (also in a bundle with Photoshop cause it was real good deal!) and will be able to use both programs on the windows pc as well as the Mac ...so happy about that! 😃

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Nov 16, 2024 Nov 16, 2024

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 i bough the win version and i need to buy aq new license to use it on my MAC ?

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Nov 16, 2024 Nov 16, 2024

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unless you purchased a dual license app, yes.

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Nov 23, 2024 Nov 23, 2024

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Yes, that was the case. I tried to install the Windows variant on the macOS and I could not find the download so I had to buy the 2025 version. Unfortunate and I hate this greedy &*&*^ corporation.

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Nov 23, 2024 Nov 23, 2024

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keep your install files and serial numbers secure to prevent the next problem.

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Community Expert ,
Nov 23, 2024 Nov 23, 2024

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Elements is a 3-year license, 2025 ~ 2028.

If you ever need to reinstall it, a link to your download should be in your online account below.

https://account.adobe.comp/products

 

Make a note for future reference.

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User, Community Expert & Moderator

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