How do I transfer Adobe Lightroom Classic from a Intel MacBook to a MacBook Pro M1? (Apple Silicon)

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@EskilMann wrote:

Do I migrate the existing Adobe Lightroom Classic to the new computer?

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Normally it’s OK to use the Apple Migration Assistant. But this time, because you are moving from an Intel Mac to a Apple Silicon Mac, it’s much better to re-install your applications (including the non-Adobe ones), instead of migrating.

The reason is that because you were using an Intel Mac, some applications may not be properly set up for Apple Silicon — especially if they are older versions. Re-installing on your new Mac ensures that both the Lightroom Classic code and the code for other installed components are the latest, Apple Silicon native versions (when available…a few minor Creative Cloud components outside of Lightroom Classic might still be Intel code).

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@EskilMann wrote:

(and how can I then migrate the Catalog?)

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That part is relatively easy. On your old Mac, make a note of the path that leads to the folder containing your current Lightroom Classic catalog and its previews and other files. Set up the same path on your new Mac, and copy that folder to that location. The link Johan posted is a standard guide for this, and it also includes information on how to get all your settings and presets across too.

There is no 'silicon version'. Lightroom Classic contains both Intel and Apple Silicon code. So you simply install Lightroom Classic on the new computer, like you would on any other computer. Then you will have to transfer your catalog and images too. 

https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-move-lightroom-to-new-computer/