Convert old Windows .prel files for use in V10 on a Mac

Hello, I've just recently upgraded to v10 of Premiere Elements on a Mac, having used v3 extensively on a PC.
Is there a way to convert old Windows based projects for use on a Mac in v10?
Thanks,
David Trice

No. The project files are not cross-platform.

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