Lightroom and Photoshop Implications for switching platforms from a PC to Mac

I'm looking at purchasing a new computer and making the swing from PC to Mac. Currently, I'm running Photoshop CS5 and Lightroom 4 on my PC. If I switch to a Mac, what are the implications? Can my Lightroom catalogs on my PC be easily transferred?  Will I be forced to upgrade to creative cloud?

You can still purchase Photoshop CS6, I think.
Yes, definitely.
Whether it's worth upgrading to 2.5 year old superseded software is up to the purchaser.
Link: Creative Suite 6
The $10/month Cloud Photography Plan (PS CC 2014 + LR5 + LR mobile) may be worth considering

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    Contact sales support by web chat. They can cancel your current subscription and transfer you to the new one if you are within certain criteria. Otherwise you may need to wait until your subscription runs out and then sign up later.
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    Jonathan,
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  • What is the difference from the creative cloud and having the lightroom and Photoshop?

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    Hi Jessica,
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    Hi ,
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    Download and install the trial version from http://www.adobe.com/downloads.html and activate it with your serial number or Adobe ID.

  • I need a serial Number for lightroom and photoshop. Its working on the imac already, I am paying. Now want to install on the mac book. There are no adobe-mails...

    I need a serial Number for lightroom and photoshop. Its working on the imac already, I am paying. Now want to install on the mac book. There are no adobe-mails...

    dear jeff,
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    I need a serial Number for lightroom and photoshop. Its working on the imac already, I am paying. Now want to install on the mac book. There are no adobe-mails...
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    I bought the subscription $9.99 for Lightroom and Photoshop. I don'T know how to install/ download them on my pcs? Plz email me or call at (310)309-9244 and walk me through steps.  I need it ASAP.

    Download the Creative Cloud app from your account, sign in and install the programs from there.
    Mylenium

  • Will Lightroom and Photoshop CC work with Indesign/Illustrator/etc from older versions of CS installed on my Mac?

    if I subscribe to the Photo plan, will Lightroom and Photoshop CC output work with Indesign/Illustrator/etc from older versions of CS installed on my Mac?

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  • Question.   CC for Lightroom and Photoshop and, in say 5 years or so, become inactive.

    What access would I have to my photos if I sign up for CC for Lightroom and Photoshop and then become only an occasional user.  Will I still be able to find my photos using Lightroom?  Will I be able to search for photos using keywords?  Will I be able to see metadata?
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    I am currently using the adobe cloud service and would like to give my granddaughter my original lightroom and photoshop programs.  Would do I need to do to remove them from my computer to hers?  The lightroom 5 program has been replaced with the cloud version on my computer.

    Follow the steps listed at  Transfer an Adobe product license
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  • I have so called photo subscription for lightroom and photoshop. How can I get new version of lightroom?

    I have a 9.99 subscription for lightroom and photoshop. I only use lightroom and would like to try new version 6, which I think I should be eligible under subscription plan. I can't figure out how to upgrade my existing copy. Creative Cloud doesn't offer this option.

    Hi Zeljko Dakic,
    Kindly try the below mentioned link.
    Digital photography software | Download free Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC trial
    If you are not able to see Lightroom try out the below mentioned steps.
    https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/sign-in-out-creative-cloud-desktop-app.html
    https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/all-apps-displayed-aam.html
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    Atul Saini

  • How do I change my subscription from the full suite of adobe products to just lightroom and Photoshop?

    How do I change my subscription from the full suite to just Lightroom and Photoshop?

    Cancel what you have and buy new
    Cancel http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/return-cancel-or-change-order.html
    -or by telephone http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/phone-support-orders.html

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