Photoshop CS4 Ext to CS5 Upgrade?

If I have Photoshop CS4 Ext do I have to upgrade to CS5 Ext to keep the Ext features or can I just upgrade to CS5 and still have the Ext features from my CS4 Ext purchase?

Thanks, that is what I thought but an Adobe rep that I spoke to last night said I can use the Ext functions from CS4 Ext with the CS5 only upgrade. I have not been happy with Adobe about CS5 release, I bought CS4 Ext on March 3 and then found out about the CS5 release shortly afterwards and they would not allow me to get the free upgrade. There is no way that I would have bought CS4 had I known that CS5 was right around the corner. Great products but very stingy marketing! Other successful corporations have a lot more respect and courtesy and go above and beyond the bare minimum to keep their customers happy.

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Can't install Photoshop CS4 Ext

I have a computer with Win XP SP3 with CS4 Design Standard already installed.
I installed Photoshop CS4 Extended, but when I start Photoshop Ext, Photoshop (not Ext) starts.
I deinstalled Photoshop Ext and Photoshop in CS4 Design Standard, then installed Photoshop CS4 Ext again.
But when I start it, Photoshop (not Ext) starts.
So I deinstalled Photoshop Ext, deinstalled complete CS4 Design Standard. I used Clean Script CS4, deleted preferences files, then installed Photoshop CS4 Ext again. But still the Photoshop starts (not Ext).
Does anybody have any idea?
Mitja

There is no upgrade path from 7 to CS4 if that is what your asking. You will have to buy the whole PS CS4 Ext product.
Is it worth it? Depends on what you do with the software. PS CS4 Ext comes in 64 bit and can handle all the RAM you can throw at it. But your system must be able to support the CS4 requirements and that in itself could be costly upgrade wise. Photoshop elements is pretty good for the average user. However if you want it all CS4 would be the way to go and is geared for the professional user. I don't consider myself a pro but I use it for my hobby and such.
If you can hold off CS5 is coming down the pipeline. If you buy CS4 extended now at the full blown price and CS5 comes out and you want CS5 you have to eat the price of CS4 plus the CS5 upgrade. Just food for though (No pun inteneded. Ok, just a little one). PS CS4 is a lot of bucks for just casual photo adjustment usage.
Here is the link for elements:
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopelwin/?promoid=BPDEM
PS CS4
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/family/?promoid=BPDEK
You can read about each one.

I have Adobe Photoshop CS4 and have just upgraded my Mac operating system to Yosemite with the newest version of Java 2014 running. When I try to access Photoshop from Bridge or directly open it asks for a Legacy Version of Java 6. As I am a pensioner I c

I have Adobe Photoshop CS4 and have just upgraded my Mac operating system to Yosemite with the newest version of Java 2014 running. When I try to access Photoshop from Bridge or directly open it asks for a Legacy Version of Java 6. As I am a pensioner I cannot afford an upgrade does anyone know of a work-around for this problem?

Hi Daddyfred,
CS4 Photoshop has not been tested on Yosemite. But still you can try the Java 6 update using the below link.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/java-archive-downloads-javase6-419 409.html
Thank you for posting on Adobe Forums.

Which version of photoshop is compatible with my Mac OS X v.10.6.8? Should I use Photoshop CS4 Extended or CS5 Extended?

Which version of photoshop is compatible with my Mac OS X v.10.6.8? Should I use Photoshop CS4 Extended or CS5 Extended?

CS5 works fully on my Macbook Pro, but it all depends on your specs. If you have a newer MBP on SL, you should be fine. Photoshop isn't terribly demanding on the computer so I wouldn't worry too much about it. Whichever one you can get is fine.

Photoshop CS4 Ex to CS5 Std

I bought Photoshop CS4 from Amazon a few months ago but they were out of stock so they upgraded me to CS4 Extended for no extra charge.
Will I be able to upgrade to CS5 Standard from CS4 Extended as I have no use for the Extended version.
Thanks

Apparently yes.

CS4 extended to CS5 Upgrade is it possible ?

I have Cs4 extended but my uses do not need the extra bits in the extended version.
Can i upgrade to CS5 without purchasing an extended version upgrade ?
eric

Yes. it's shown as an upgrade on the Adobe web site.

Photoshop cs4 pdf and cs5 pdf

Can I do a slect all from the import viewer in CS4? If so how can I do it
Also are there any new features (like slect all pages and open) in the Import pdf viewer for CS5.
TIA

Try this: Click on the first page, then scroll to the bottom, hold the shift key down, and click on the last page. Voila, all pages selected.
Seems to look about the same in CS5, by the way:
-Noel

Running Photoshop CS4 (and probably CS5) on the 2010 Mac Mini

I'm looking to buy the new Mac Mini 2010 for use in my work as digital graphics designer. I already considered the base iMac but since I already have a good LCD monitor, keyboard and mouse, all I really need is a good desktop.
I'd like to know if the new setup can handle the load of a 600ppi multi-layered file. I also do digital coloring for comic books in Painter 11 so I'd also like to know if the machine can handle such a load.
Any info will be greatly appreciated.

It can, but a huge thing is how much RAM you have. You will want to get 8 GB if you are dealing with huge files like that. Even with CS5 there is very little real GPU acceleration in anything other then Premiere, so having a midlevel GPU won't really hurt you. The 2nd biggest bottleneck is the HDD. The mini has a 5,400 RPM HDD so loading files will be slower then an iMac with a 7,200 RPM HD. You can upgrade the Mini's HDD to something faster but the iMac being a 3.5" drive vs the 2.5" in the mini will be faster even if both machines have a 7,200 RPM HD. Given all of this if I were you I'd get a mid/high end iMac and if you would rather use your current KB/mouse then sell the new wireless ones that come with the iMac to recoup some of the cost difference. Then hook up your current display as a 2nd. Its so nice to have 2+ displays on a system.
You will spend $1350 or so on a Mini configured this way, and for $1500 you get double the HDD space, faster drive, faster CPU, faster GPU, KB/mouse you can sell, monitor so why not get the iMac. After selling the KB/mouse you will be almost identical price.
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Upgrading Photoshop CS5 upgrade to CS6

My base full version is CS4. Bought CS5 upgrade in 2013 and would like to upgrade to CS6.
Is this possible?
Could be that only the full version of CS5 (i.e. being the 'base'-version) can be upgraded..?
Can't find any info on that.
Thanks

adwul62 wrote:
…I have: the full (trial) versions of CS4, CS5 and CS6
CS4 and CS5 are both registered versions…
Well those trial versions only last for 30 days. They are totally irrelevant to this discussion. They would have done you absolutely no good for anything.
As I wrote above:
ALL Adobe upgrades are FULL INSTALLERS. They do not need to find a previous version installed at all. If they don't, they will simply prompt you for the old serial number of the qualifying version and the new one.
Your prior versions remain untouched, totally ignored when you install the upgrade.

Will there be Canon 5D Mk3 RAW plugin support for Photoshop CS4?

I have Photoshop CS4, and have not upgraded to CS5. I have a Canon 5D MkIII, and I currently am unable to process the RAW images.

AnysiaC wrote:
But CS6/ACR can't read the 5Dmk3 raw files.Hope this is updated before the CS6 release date.
Many people do, and I'd be kind of surprised if they didn't update it to at least match the support in the 6.7 RC - but they may not, instead relying on the update mechanism to deliver new camera support down the line some time.
It's all a big pipeline that just keeps flowing.
-Noel

Cannot install Photoshop CS4 from Design Standard Educational

I just purchased the educational version of Adobe CS4 Design Standard and had no problem installing everything but Photoshop CS4 (which is what I really need)! It does not show up on the installation menu when I run startup, but it seems to be on the install DVD in a couple of .dmg packages. I currently have photshop elements 6 for Mac installed, and I previously had the Photoshop CS4 ext trial with LightRoom 2 installed, but removed them from my system once the trial was over. Why isn't Photoshop CS4 installing and how can I fix it? Do I need to reinstall the trial software and then try and activate the serial number? Is the install DVD disk bad?
I had a look through the forums here and don't seem to have any of the same issues. I have three disks in the package, 1-Applications, 2-Content, and 3-Learning.
I can see the .dmg files for Photoshop on the 1-Applications disk, but am not sure if I expand them will they install Photoshop properly. I managed to install InDesign, Illustrator and Acrobat 9 with the assorted pieces without any problems, and still have about 100GB of space left on the drive.
I'm installing it on my MacBook Pro, with 250GB HD, and 4GB of RAM with the 512MB video card. I previously ran the trial version on the machine without any issues, so I am assuming that there are no problems with the minimum requirements to run the software. The one issue I am thinking that might be affecting it is that I do have Safari 4 on my machine...
Any ideas?

That did the trick. I think I removed the old trial version by just dragging it into the trash and not using the uninstall function. Adobe customer service really sucks as well. I submitted a ticket to them about this and they cancelled it as the registration for CS4 Design Standard wasn't listed in the drop down menu when sent it in, despite it being registered. Obviously Customer Service people who can't read!!
Just goes to show that this forum is a better trouble-shooting environment! The only funny thing with using the clean tool, is that I had to completely remove all programs installed with Design Standard and then re-install everything. Very clunky. They should get some more people from Apple to design the Adobe installation/uninstallation process...

CS5 Upgrade by download?

Hi,
I've just upgraded my CS4 by downloading CS5 upgrade from Adobe UK. Previously I've bought from a reseller, and Adobe generously gave me a free month's subscription to Lynda.com. Does anyone know if this offer is still available?
Thanks, Jim

Activation went through automatically, since Adobe seemed to identify me at once. Do I need to register the new upgrade?
Edit: I've just checked with Adobe Online. CS5 is listed as registered on 24/0810.
Thanks, Jim

I just bought a new computer and want to load in photoshop from the old one. I have CS5. Since CS5 was an upgrade I installed CS4 first, but now I can't figure out how to install the CS5 upgrade. Any advice?

How do I transfer photoshop from one computer to another? I have CS5. Since CS5 was an upgrade I installed CS4 first, but now I cannot figure out how to install the CS5 upgrade. Any advice?

karen2179 wrote:
If you are able to use adobe products on two computer do I really need to deactivate or uninstall CS4?
No, but it may help the chances of a successful installation.
karen2179 wrote:
Just as an aside - I have been getting messages on here from Adobe Admin saying that CS5 cannot be reinstalled because everything is now in the cloud and that for $350 I can buy CS6 to install on my new computer. What? Am I getting spammed on Adobe's site here?
Where did you see that?

How do I upgrade photoshop cs4 to cs5?

I currently have photoshop cs4. I would like to upgrade to cs5 (or cs6) in order to use a particular plug in. How does one do it? I cannot find a source where I can get a download.
Thanks for helping.
Vijay

The problem is that CS5 is not sold anymore, so you cannot get it from Adobe. At the rate Photoshop is counterfeited and hacked, you take your chances with Ebay and Craigslist. Even if someone sold you their copy, chances are they already upgraded on it and that would block you from CS6.
I can only recommend the Photography Plan, or you could talk to Adobe sales and see if they would allow you to upgrade to CS6 if you buy it from them.
Another idea is the Photography Plan. Latest Photoshop for $10 monthly.

Why doesn't Photoshop CS4 open DNG files created in Photoshop CS5?

I download raw photo files from my Leica Dlux 4 and convert the Leica raw files to DNG files using CS5 Bridge. Recently I discovered that when I try to access these DNG files in Photoshop CS4 I get a message saying 'cannot access this file'. The files also do not show up as thumbnails in CS4 Bridge. Do I need an upgrade or a plug in to see DNG files created in CS5 Bridge in Photoshop CS4?

System: Windows 7
Third party plug-ins: Not to my knowledge?
Quicktime: I believe so.
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