LR3 to LR4 upgrade

Hi guys! If I upgrade to LR4 from LR3 - what happens to my current catalogues

They get upgraded to Lr4. Be sure to backup your catalogs before upgrading. They will backup on the update, but wise to have a copy on another drive "just in case".

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LR3 to LR4 upgrade from PC to mac

i have LR3 installed in my windows based PC, i just got an imac and want to install LR4, can i just purchase an "upgrade" instead of buying the "full" version?

HI,
Yes you can. Licenses are valid for Win and Mac. Update licenses are avaiable. But you may want a few mounth until lr5 is released and save some money for an other update license.

Can someone advise me whether I have correctly installed LR3 to LR4 upgrade? pgrade.

I just installed the Adobe LR4 DVD to upgrade from LR3 and in the process I updated to LR 4.4. I relaunched the LR 3 Catalog.Ircat and I now appear to be in LR 4. However, the Develop Module did not convert--it still shows the LR3 Basic Panel configurations etc. What did I do wrong??
Peter Sommers

In LR4.4, you'll still see the LR3 sliders for photos which were imported from the LR3 catalogue and already processed with the old Process Version 2010 (in LR3).
New photos imported directly into LR4 then processed with Process Version 2012 in LR4 will show the new sliders.
PV2012 in LR4 is an improvement over PV2010 in LR3 but photos which were processed in PV2010 in LR3 may not convert well to PV2012 in LR4. So you can leave them as PV2010 in LR4.
You now have to decide if you want to convert all, some or none of the old PV2010 photos (imported from your LR3 catalogue) to PV2012 in LR4. Beware that some may look better after the conversion, some may show no change and others may be better left as they are in PV2010. That's your choice.
See http://digital-photography-school.com/understanding-lightroom-process-versions

LR4 upgrade license key works on Desktop but not Laptop?

Hi,
I had a fully licensed copy of Lightroom 3 running on my desktop machine (iMac). Once LR4 was released, I downloaded LR4 on that machine to use on a "trial" basis while waiting on my boxed copy of LR4 (upgrade version). Once I get my boxed copy of LR4, I entered the upgrade key from the LR4 box into Lightroom, and (as expected), the software asked for my "previous version" key since what I entered was an upgrade key rather than a full key. I noticed that it pre-populated my LR3 key (I suppose since a licensed version of LR3 had been running on that machine previously). All was good - it took the key and enabled the software.
So far so good.
Now, I just bought a new laptop (MacBook Pro). This machine has never had LR3 on it. I installed LR4 and started using it on a trial basis same as my desktop. Once I got my boxed copy of my LR4 upgrade, I enter the key from the LR4 box into Lightroom, and like on my desktop it asked for the key from my "previous version" of Lightroom. Same as before. Only this time the LR3 key was not pre-populated (I suppose since LR3 had never existed on this machine).
Now, the problem is that when I enter my LR3 key (in conjunction with my LR4 upgrade key) on my laptop, it does not take. There remains a big "X" to the right of my key as if the key is invalid. I have triple checked the value of the key (it is the Serial Number from my LR3 boxed copy) and it is correct, and it is the same one that worked on my desktop.
Questions:
- Anyone else know what could explain this?
- Do I actually have to have an installed version of LR3 on my Laptop in order to use the upgrade key to enable LR4? Or should I just be able to have only LR4 installed, and enter both my LR3 (full) + LR4 (upgrade) license keys? Hopefully the latter..
- Any other suggestions?
Thanks
Chris

Please disregard.
It just worked all of a sudden (copying and pasting same S/N, so I don't know what changed...).

Can I install the LR4 upgrade and still keep my LR3 installed?

I have LR 3 and I would like to upgrade to LR 4. Can I install the upgrade to LR 4 and still keep my LR 3 installation intact so that I can switch back and forth between the two versions if I want to?

Agreeing with R Owens, and adding ...
If you go back and forth between LR3 and LR4, neither program will know about the changes you make in the other program. This could lead to confusion either on the part of the software or on the part of the user.
If you just want to edit using the LR3 interface, you can do that in LR4 by changing the process version to 2010 (that's what the LR3 interface is called) in the develop module.

Unable to upgrade a LR1 or an LR2 Catalogue in LR3 or LR4

Unable to upgrade a LR1 or an LR2 Catalogue in LR3 or LR4. Both LR3 and LR4 try to upgrade the LR1/LR2 Catalogs but then give an error message saying it is unable to upgrade the catalog just before opening. Can anyone help? I'm using all updated versions....

Problem solved
There maybe a problem upgrading a catalogue from PowerPC to an Intel. I finally mangaged to open my (PowerPC) LR1 catalog in (Intel) LR4 by installing the trial version of LR2 on the Intel, opening the LR1 catalog in LR2, and then opening the new LR2 catalog in LR4 which will then upgrade it. Problem solved.
LR2 can be downloaded here:
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/thankyou.jsp?ftpID=4672&fileID=4372

I have upgraded LR3 to LR4 and it works. Is it now safe to trash LR 4?

I have upgraded LR3 to LR4 and it works. Is it now safe to trash LR 4?

Hi Alan,
After you ensure that you have migrated everything you need to the latest version, you can delete the previous version.
Thanks,
Preran

Upgrading from LR3 to LR4?

Is there a difference upgrading via download or disc when going from from LR3 to LR4? I have heard people mention that it is better to download the upgrade and enter your registration code from your retail packaging later ?

As mentioned above the d/load will be the current release whereas the disk version will be 4.0 and need updating.
There are many differences between Lr3 and 4 though including catalogs (Lr3 catalogs will have a copy made and upgraded) and processing (a new process version) which can alter image appearance of existing files. So don't update the process version on existing files before you have experimented - I do it only when reviewing a file if I feel I can work it better with the new version, not updating the whole lot at once!!

LR4 Upgrade shows LR3 Tone Settings panel - Help!

I just upgraded from LR3 to LR4 and migrated my photo catalogs to the LR4 version. As I was working with my photos, I noticed the Tone Settings panel initially loads the new LR4 version (with Whites and Blacks) but, once the program is completely loaded, it displays the LR3 Tone Settings Panel (with Hightlights and Blacks). Has anyone else run into this and how can it be fixed???
Thanks in advance!
Craig

When you upgrade your existing LR3 catalog to LR4, all images in the catalog that had previous develop adjustments (so likely most of them) will retain the 2010 Process Version, and therefore will exhibit the LR3 controls in the Basic Panel. These can be upgraded to PV2012 (and thus to the new Basic Panel controls) as indicated by Michael.
New images imported into the LR4 catalog will by default get PV2012, thus you'll see the new controls from the outset. On such images you can, if needed, revert back to PV2010 by selecting the option in the Camera Calibratiion panel.

Upgrade from LR3 to LR4

Hi,
I have a few questions before I install and migrate my LR3 Catalog to LR4.
Is there an Adobe Read Me document that discusses the do's and don'ts?
Will my settings for LR3 transfer to LR4? Currently my "Lightroom Settings" is saved with my LR3 Catalog.
Will LR4 save a new LR4 Catalog based on the previous LR3 version?
Finally, can I run both programs, LR3 and LR4 on the same Mac OS X 10.7.2? I plan to do this just for the next few months and LR3 Catalog will not point to the same photos as LR4.
Thanks so much for your help.
If

Ian,
Thanks, yes I started to watch Ms. Kost videos, they are always very helpful. I also looked over the read me, http://www.adobe.com/support/lightroom/read_me/Lightroom4_Readme.pdf
Just a follow, can I keep and run both LR3 and LR4 on the same Mac? They will point to two different catalogs and photo folders. I want to run a couple of comparisons.
Thanks again,
If
Upgrade Notes
 To update your Lightroom 1, Lightroom 2 or Lightroom 3 catalog simply launch Lightroom 4 and you will be able to select and upgrade your previous Lightroom catalog.
 The Lightroom 4 catalog upgrade process does not erase or remove your previous Lightroom catalogs. If you wish to try the Lightroom 4 30-day trial by upgrading your existing catalog, you may always return to earlier versions of Lightroom and continue using your previous catalog.
o NOTE: Any changes or work completed in your catalog once it has been upgraded to work with Lightroom 4 will not be available in previous versions of Lightroom.
o NOTE: The upgrade process will modify the image preview information of an upgraded catalog.(This information is stored in the .lrdata file that is located adjacent to a catalog file in the file system) Returning to a previous version of Lightroom will require that the previews be re-rendered. This can be a lengthy process for those with hundreds of thousands of images.
 Upgrading a Library from Photoshop Elements 6, Photoshop Elements 7, Photoshop Elements 8, Photoshop Elements 9, or Photoshop Elements 10 for Windows requires that Photoshop Elements be installed on the computer at the time of upgrade.
 Upgrading a Library from Photoshop Elements 9 or Photoshop Elements 10 for Mac requires that Photoshop Elements be installed on the computer at the time of upgrade.
 Lightroom 4 Beta catalogs may be upgraded using the same methods available for Lightroom 1, Lightroom 2 or Lightroom 3 catalogs.
 If you attempt to upgrade the same Lightroom catalog more than once, Lightroom will inform you of the location of the previously upgraded catalog.

Question regarding upgrading from LR3 to LR4

I currently have Lightroom 3 installed on my PC and want to upgrade to Lightroom 4.
I have not had Lightroom 3 all that long and not too many files are there. I have two questions:
1. Is it better to uninstall Lightroom 3 and then install a fresh copy of Lightroom 4 or could I just upgrade the current Lightroom 3 to Lightroom 4.
I know I have heard in the past is is usually better to to a fresh install. As I have only had Lightoom 3 for a few months and few files I wondered if
this was the way to go or would an upgrade be ok.
2. I actually have the full version of Lightroom 4 (as opposed to an upgrade edition). Luckily for me, my father-in-law purchased it but turned out it was
not what he wanted so he gave it to me. Can I use this full version to upgrade (if that is the solution to my first question)? I know I can use it to do a fresh install.
Also, if you can recommend any links to directions or video tutorials on migrating from LR3 to LR4 that would be great as I am very new to Lightroom.
Thanks for the advice.

Yes, it is very easy, as your existing LR3 installation will not interfere with the new LR4 installation.
Just download LR4.3 from Adobe.
Then start it, and go for File-Open catalog, and point to your exsiting LR3-catalog. The program will tell you that it needs to upgrade the catalog, which you confirm. This will create a new version-LR4 of your latest LR3-catalog.
You might not like the name automatically chosen by this upgrade process, so close LR4 and use Windows Explorer to rename it into something meaningful like "LR4 Master Catalaog" or some such. Then double-click on it and work from there.
Your previous images will show an exlamation mark in develop module for LR3's old process version 2010. Do not do anything on a batch basis for it, as this is not needed.
Only for images, for which you do not like your previous LR3-develop results so much, click on the exclamation mark and upgrade it to LR4's process version 2012, and manually tweak from there.
Cornelia

LR3 to LR4: Windows 7 Title Bar

Recently upgraded LR3 to LR4 on two machines. On one computer Lightroom 4 catalog...shows in the Windows title bar. On the other computer Lightroom 3 catalog…shows in the Windows title bar. Is there something that I missed when performing the upgrade?

No I don't think so. Lr4 updates the Lr3 catalog the first time you opened Lr4. But updating the catalog does not mean that the name of the catalog file is changed.
So, if your Lr 3 catalog had been named "Lr 3" then the updated Lr 4 catalog would still be named "Lr 3" - although it is the Lr 4 catalog.
The name of the file is totally un-important, you can name the catalog file anything you want. What counts is the contents of the catalog file not its name.
Since you work in Lr 4 the catalog must be a Lr 4 catalog - even if its name is "Lr 3".
If this annoys you, you can change the file name in your OS (Mac Finder / Win Explorer). You should rename the catalog file and the preview file. After renaming the files double-click the catalog file and Lr 4 will open with it.
BUT PLEASE - back up your catalog in a safe location before you proceed with renaming the catalog.

Moving presets from lr3 to lr4

I upgraded from lr3 to lr4.4. 3rd party develop presets [datacolor spydercheckr] are showing up in lr3, not lr4. how do I move and redirect these presets from 3 to 4?

You can download the 30 day trial version and install it. But when it comes time to purchase there will not be any way for you to purchase Lightroom 4. Adobe only sells the current version. That download is provided primarily to enable users of the older version to download if they have a computer crash or purchase a new computer.

Import Keywords From LR3 to LR4.

I have just upgraded from LR3 to LR4. My LR3 keywords are not showing up in LR4. Found Import Keywords dialog but cannot find the folder/file with the LR3 keywords in it. Is there a folder/file name I can search for to locate LR3 keywords?
Thanks.

Importing files is not how this is done.
You want to open PSE4, then select File->Open and point to your LR3 catalog. This will upgrade the PSE3 catalog to PSE4, and all your photos will have all their keywords and other metadata.

Import Collections From LR3 To LR4

Is there a simple way to import any collections from LR3 to LR4? The import function of LR4 doesn't me see the collections so would I have to go back and grab all my "Picks" from the folders and re-create a collection?

The normal procedure is to upgrade your complete LR3 catalog to LR4, which will of course include all your collections.

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