CS5 Windows to Mac

Can I change CS5 Windows to Mac and how much does it cost?

You will have to buy the upgrade to CS6 and make the platform switch along with it...
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Hi,
I have Adobe Production Premium CS5 for Windows and I recently got a MacBook Pro as part of a Filmaking course I am taking. I am wondering how I could could switch my current version of CS5 to Mac OS X Lion? If need be I would be willing to get rid of my windows version.

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I have purchased CS5 Mastercollection for windows. However I have switched my machine from a windows to Mac. I need to re install the Program over to the mac system. I am unable to download the CS5 master collection as it is no longer available on adobe website. How do I go about it?
Thank you for your help.

Welcome to the forum.
Normally, when one changed platforms with Ps, Adobe called that a "cross-grade," and the price to do so was about equal to the "upgrade price." As Ps CS 6 is sort of in limbo, since the release of the CC (Creative Cloud) subscription license model, I am not sure what Adobe is doing about upgrades, or cross-grades, and from CS 5.
With the CC model, there is no platform differentiation, regarding the license - one can use Ps CC on either a Mac, or PC (or one-each). Not so with the perpetual license of Ps CS 6.
I would contact Adobe Customer Support and inquire what your upgrade/cross-grade path might be. It could well be that the best "deal" would be the CC license.
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How can I change the CS5 Windows version for a Mac version?

I want to change from Windows to Mac, but I can't afford to buy new products. Is this the only way or is there some kind of transfer?

SKINNYANDRICH wrote:
Once I upgrade, how complicated is the transfer process and is there a cost involved?
You don't need to do the transfer process since your CS5.5 is not eligible for transfer.
You would have to pay the upgrade cost to upgrade from CS5.5 to CS6
http://www.adobe.com/au/products/catalog/cs6._sl_id-contentfilter_sl_catalog_sl_software_s l_creativesuite6.html
If you choose that route, just buy the CS6 for Mac (upgrade version). No more to do.
Install CS6 on your Mac (no need to install CS5.5 first), enter your CS6 (Mac) upgrade serial number then enter your CS5.5 (Win) serial number when prompted.
And I'm embarrassed to say that my knowledge of the cloud is limited. Why do you advise to join in relationship to the discussion?
I'm not necessarily advising you to join. That's your decision based on reading the material on the Adobe website.
I don't work for Adobe. Just giving you options. I've no idea of your needs or requirements or workflow. Only you know that and if the Cloud is worth your while and fits into your budget.
The Cloud is available by subscription only and gives you access to current versions of just about all major Adobe software titles. Check the website to see exactly what is, and is not, included. When you stop paying your monthly membership fee, your software stops working.
More here:
http://www.adobe.com/products/creativecloud.html?promoid=JQPEQ
http://www.adobe.com/products/creativecloud/faq.html

CS3 Mac - upgrade to CS5 Windows

Hopefully someone here can come up with a definitive answer please?
I have had CS3 installed and registered on a Mac since 2008. I want to upgrade to CS5 but change to Windows as that's my preference with photo editing software (I already use Elements 7-8-9 on a PC).
Looking around, I just cannot find a definitive answer as to whether I can upgrade my Mac CS3 licence to a CS5 Windows licence - I see the question has been asked the other way round a few years back but the answers conflicted: Yes, no problem; No, no way; yes but very complicated, have to write to Adobe. Not much help.
Can someone give me a definitive answer please rather than a guess? There is no way I can afford to buy the complete new product (I'm now a pensioner but have programmed since 1978 and been a photographer since 1961) so an upgrade is my only route. I don't want to buy the upgrade then find it's not working....
Thanks.

This is just a user to user forum so no definative answers here.
Your best bet is to call Adobe and ask. I know you can do it, just don't know the price.
Also, CS6 is set to start shipping on May 6. If you buy CS5 now you will get a free upgrade to CS6.

Windows auf Mac: Photoshop CS5 geht nicht mehr

Hallo,
ich bin von Windows auf Mac umgestiegen und jetzt funktioniert mein Photoshop CS5 nicht mehr. Was kann ich tun, um das Programm weiter nutzen zu können?
Gruß
Markus

Gar nix. Nur aktuelle Versionen kommen für einen Platformwechsel in Frage und das heißt eben, du müßtest auf CS6 upgraden und dabei den Wechsel vollziehen.
Mylenium

CS5 MAC OS - CS5 Windows

I currently own CS5 MAC OS and have never installed it on my computer knowing that I was going to upgrade my computer. I have decided on a new computer that has Windows 8. Can I exchange my CS5 MAC OS version for the CS5 Windows? and is CS5 compatible with Windows 8?
Thanks

No, you can only swap current versions. You would have to upgrade to CS6 or go Creative Cloud. In the latter case the platform switch would be a moot point, anyway. Otehrwise refer to this:
Order an Adobe product platform swap or language swap
Mylenium

CS5 Windows/Mac Serial Number

I have photoshop cs5 extended which I brought a few years ago for my windows laptop. I have now purchased a macbook and seem unable to install the program on my mac, is there I can still install the software?

I don't own a Mac so I can't begin to say which emulator might work best. I have heard of Bootcamp and Parallels (I believe).
CS5 is not for sale, so even if I would recommend buying it it would have to be by taking your chances with some thirds party vendor. You can buy an upgrade to CS6 (Mac) with your CS5 (Windows) and save some money that way.
Purchase CS6 products:
http://www.adobe.com/products/catalog/cs6._sl_id-contentfilter_sl_catalog_sl_software_sl_c reativesuite6.html

CS5 from windows to MAC

I have the disk version of Lightroom and CS5 for windows, I was very kindly bought a Mac book for Christmas, is there a way I can start using Lightroom & CS5 on my Mac without having to purchase another full version?
Thanks Ste

You don't need to buy a full version, but you will need an upgrade. Platform switches are only possible for current versions, meaning CS6, and buying the upgrade would be the way to do it.
Mylenium

Cs5 licence: change from Windows to Mac?

Can i chance my Cs5 windows licence to a Mac licence ?

No. Platform swaps are only supported for the most recent release version - CS6

CS5 windows to CS 6 mac upgrade

I have a licensed CS 5 version for windows , can i upgrade to CS6 for Mac ( using my CS5 windows )-this way i could save some money & go in for LR for mac too

Search the forums for "crossgrade".
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Photshop CS5 transfer from windows to Mac

I run Photoshop Extended cs5 on Windows. Can use this same product on my MacBook I just purchased or do I need to purchase a whole new version of Adobe Photoshop?

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Using Windows CS5 license with Mac

Hello all,
I recently bought Adobe CS5 Design Premium as a download for my Windows desktop. However, I need to install it on my Macbook so that I can have it "in the field" ... I do a lot of web development, and I need to be able to do it on the go. I figured I could buy the Windows version, install it on the desktop, download the Mac trial, and activate both with the same serial. I even asked Adobe if I could do exactly that, and they said yes as long as they were both mine. When I tried it, the Mac would not accept the serial. Now Adobe Support is saying I need to buy another copy if I want to use it like that. Figures.
So I assume I just need a new serial for the Mac version as well. Yes, I could use a text editor, download GIMP, buy Coda, or use CrossOver/VMWare/BootCamp, but quite frankly I shouldn't have to and don't want to. CrossOver and VMWare cost money, and BootCamp doesn't give me enough battery life. Honestly I shouldn't have to pay another $2000 for the privilege of using, with slightly more functionality (actually it would be the functionality they advertised, and I wouldn't have bought it had they just said I could not do this ... but I digress), what I've already paid an exorbitant amount of money to have. I will refer to this xkcd comic: http://xkcd.com/488/
But anyways, does anyone know where and/or how I could get a Mac serial to complement my Windows version? They are both my computers. A full-fledged download link would be nice, too, so that I don't have to mess with the trial version stuff.
Thanks in advance,
roadkill

Adobe sells plaform specific licenses. I'm sorry you got incorrect info from whomever you talked to but if you want to use that Windows license on your MacBook I suggest visiting Newegg.com and buying an OEM version of Windows 7 Home Premium for about $99.
Install it using Boot Camp and then you can install and activate your CS5 Windows version there.
Bob

I have license for cs5.5 for mac - can I also use this same license to install cs5.5 on a windows pc?

I have license for cs5.5 for mac - can I also use this same license to install cs5.5 on a windows pc?

No. Serial numbers are platform specific and you can't have both with a single license. Only Creative Cloud is cross-platform.
Mylenium

Is it possible to transfer my CS5 for windows to mac

I migrate from windows to Mac
I wish to transfer my CS5 version for windows to my macbookpro.
I downloaded the mac version of CS5 and tried with the serial number I had for the windows version, but as it was predictable, the number was not recognized.
Is There a solution?
mc

Hi Marcel,
You can follow the article: Order product | Platform, language swap for Platform Swap.
Let us know if that's what you were looking for.
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