Is there an upgrade path for CS5.1 to work on MacOS 12.3?

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Hi,Just got a lovely used MacBook Pro 13" in near mint condition, with all the interfaces, the look and feel that I am used to. However, after migrating my files and software I get an error message for my CS5.1 Photoshop version. I've been reading up a bit, but that version is supposedly a 64-bit one and should theoretically work with the MacOS installed, Monterey 12.3, ... or should it not? If there's a path, please point me to an upgrade/patch so I can continue working with my non-cloud-dependant PS version. Lutz

jane-e · Accepted Answer

@Lutz K

No, there is not an upgrade path from CS5.1 (released in 2010) to current versions. Photoshop has been subscription only since 2013. It's macOS that locked you out of it, btw; Windows users are still able to make their older versions work.

The least expensive plan is the Photograpy plan, annual, payable in a lump sum of $118.88 for the year or monthly at $9.99. It renews automatically unless you cancel. Be sure to find the right plan, as it is not always at the top.

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html

The only way to keep using CS5 is on an older computer with an older OS, as long as all continue working.

Jane

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