Transfer data from Photoshop Elements 4

Hi,
I am looking to transfer my catalog and collections intact from Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 on Windows XP to a newer version on Mac (yet to be purchased). Can anyone confirm if the catalogs and collections will export from version 4 and import successfully? I don't want to be left with the task of sorting 1000+ images into different collections again. I've found limited and conflicting info. online.
Many thanks.

Raven68 wrote:
Thanks for the reply. Sorry for the delay in responding again.
From the info. given it looks like I will have to carry out the following steps:
1. Backup the catalog on the in the existing copy of Elements 4 on the PC.
2. Upgrade Elements on the PC to version 12.
3. Restore the backed up catalog to the new version of elements on the PC
4. Backup the catalog from version 12 on the PC.
5. Purchase and install elements 12 again and install it on the Mac.
6. Restore the backup to the Mac.
Can you confirm this is what I need to do?
I don't have a Mac, but I have done the transfer between PCs many times.
What is described in the above link is :
- start with step Nr 2 - Upgrade PSE on the PC to version 12
- In the upgrade process, you will be asked automatically to have your old catalog converted to the PSE12 format. No need for backup/restore at that stage, you can use your converted catalog on the PC.
- Do the backup on the external drive : good thing for your PC and necessary for the transfer to your Mac. (I assume your external drive is compatible with both PC and Mac).
- skip to your step Nr 5 - Install PSE12 on the Mac
- finally restore from the external drive.
Can you also advise as to whether the photo version sets and stacks will be imported/restored correctly into version 12 from version 4, and also if these will transfer correctly from version 12 on the PC to the same version on the Mac?
Yes, they are stored in the database of the catalog.

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