P: Premiere projects saved in v25.6.0 cannot be opened in other v25.x versions

[Francis-Crossman]

We are aware that customers who saved projects in Premiere v25.6.0 may find that those files now open only in v26 (beta) and cannot be opened in v25 versions. We know this is disruptive, and we have provided an app to fix the issue. 

What you need to know: 

• Projects saved in v25.6.0 save in the v26 version format. 

• Because of this, they can’t be opened in earlier versions, including v25.6.1 (even though it is the current generally available release) 

Our Solution 

We have built an app that will convert a v25.6.0-saved project back to the v25 format. This app is now available - please refer to the article on this page: https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere/desktop/troubleshooting/limitations-and-known-issues/cannot-open-25.... 

The app is able to process one or more files simultaneously. If you have any questions or comments about the app, please let us know via a comment in this thread.

Note: We know there are a number of downgrading apps available online, but we strongly recommend not using these. Non-Adobe apps and scripts are often outdated and may cause crashes and data loss.  

Further Details 

A bug caused Premiere v25.6.0 to prompt customers to enable Object Masking even though it is not yet in full release. Object Masking (and our yearly major version update) changes the Premiere project file structure such that it can only be opened in v26, which is only available in public beta. Turning this on caused projects to save in the newer v26 project format, even though users were still technically on the v25 release line. 

Opening an older project in v25.6.0 triggered a prompt to save a copy of the project with “_1” appended. We know that many customers upgraded the project and continued working in the new copy, potentially also deleting the original. This means the only active version became the file saved in v26 format. 

Premiere 25.6.0 was only available briefly before being replaced by 25.6.1 and is no longer available to reinstall. This means impacted users who auto updated to 25.6.1 cannot open v26 formatted projects. 

[Peru Bob]

See here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-bugs/p-premiere-projects-saved-in-v25-6-0-cannot-be-open...

[Warren Heaton]

@karolina_2393 

Yes, this is definitely frustrating.

Make sure your Premiere Pro is version 25.5 or 25.6.2 and yes, this is fixed with the down-grader.

[Geoff Bartlett]

See this thread:
https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-bugs/p-premiere-projects-saved-in-v25-6-0-cannot-be-open...



Geoff Bartlett
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[MyerPj]

@Geoff Bartlett , that link just loops around to this same thread! 🙂

[Victor5CD3]

This is very frustrating. I'm in the middle of editing an awards conference, which is a long process of editing various interviews and lectures. I was hit by this bug, delaying my work by 3 days. I tried to solve it on my own until I came to the community and found this topic. After several frustrations, I was forced to revert to version 25.5 and start editing from scratch. I already warned that I will be a little late in delivering this service. Honestly, Adobe could pay us for delays caused by errors that come with each program update. Luckily, this editing is a service for a friend, but other clients wouldn't accept it if I didn't meet the deadline and might even sue me for not fulfilling an agreement. It's regrettable that I have to go through this. If you don't want problems, if your program is working, don't update to version 25.6.2. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[Warren Heaton]

@Victor5CD3 

Yes, down time is something we need to avoid.

25.6 is the version that needs to be avoided.  25.6.2 is fine.

[andyi]

Thanks for the update (scuse the pun)...

can i ask how to install the  app that will convert a v25.6.0-saved project back to the v25 format. 

I've downloaded it but not too sure what to do with it.

much appreciated.

[andyi]

Managed the fix - all good. Can ignore my last post.

Had to use Opera to download tool - Edge & Chrome would not allow.

all sorted.

[Victor5CD3]

Andiy If your program is working and there are no errors, don't update it, unless you don't work with it and have time to deal with the problems that come with each update. If it's working, don't mess with it.

[judithg73329977]

I just tried to go to the link for Mac and it's empty.  Please advise.  Thanks!

[Paciorro]

guys... 😞

I have tons of work that I need to follow up for my clients,

this is so frustrating. I could understand this if the tool was for free, ...or if your fix would work in all cases. 

[Paciorro]

JFYI no masks were used in this project 😞

[O’Neill Studi26546067dsk6]

How can Teams projects that were saved in v25.6.0 be saved? It looks like the app fix is only for regular projects.

[Marcus Iahn]

Oh my God. Why is it heppening?
Please, tell me how I can fix a Team Project.

I can't open it for the same reason, the same message apears. Help!

[Marcus Iahn]

Hi.

I have the version 25.6.2 (built 1).
Please, how can I solve this problem in Team Projects?

[Marcus Iahn]

I have the same problem but in a Team Project. 
We are 5 editors working in the same Project and we can not work because of this bug. I can't believe this is happening. We are desperate. We just came back to Premiere from Davinci Resolve and surprise... Deception.

[karolina_2393]

Additionally, Dynamic link seems to have problems with linking "fixed" project with e.g After effects, it does not refresh and when it does, premiere pro lags while loading and loads forever, please fix this i am unable to work!!