Install Elements 2023 when having Elements 14

[lars åket29847624]

Hi!

I am using Elements 14 and I feel it is enough for my use except I need a newer Camera raw version handling CR3-files (Canon). The version of Camera raw that handles CR3 does not work with Elements 14, they say.

If I buy Elements 2023, is it possible to install it and not loosing my Albums and Maps that are in Elements 14?

/Lars

[hatstead]

Move Elements Organizer catalog (adobe.com)

Have you considered using the DNG converter for the raw files?

Adobe Digital Negative Converter

Be aware that Adobe is expected to launch a new version  (2024) of PSE very soon.

[Greg_S.]

Whether you buy Elements 2023 or the soon to be released Elements 2024, you will not lose any of your catalog organization.  When you buy a new version, the first time you launch the Organizer, you will be asked whether you want to use/convert your (last used) catalog.  You should respond yes, and the catalog will be converted to fully work in the new version's Organizer.  (The process is automatic and takes a while, but you don't need to move the catalog.  A copy of the version 14 catalog will also be made and will still work with that version of Elements.)

If you don't want to purchase a newer version, then @hatstead's  suggestion to convert  your new camera's raw files to .dng format will also work for you.