Open an Ableton Live 12 Set in Live 11
Convert .als files saved by Live 12 so Live 11 can open them. Free, private, and it runs in your browser.
Live 12 → Live 11.3 for now. Keep a copy of your original Set.
Drop an .als file here, or click to choose
Your file stays on your computer. Nothing is uploaded.
How it works
- Drop the .als file from your project folder.
- Click Convert to Live 11 and download.
- Put the converted Set next to the original in the same project folder so Live finds your samples, then open it in Live 11.
Backport changes the Live 12 names back to their Live 11 spelling, translates values Live 11 writes differently, and removes Live 12-only devices and clip lanes that Live 11 cannot load. The report tells you exactly what was removed.
More details: Live 12 to Live 11 conversion
Frequently asked questions
Why does Live 11 say the Set was created with a newer version of Live?
Live 12 saves Sets in a newer format and Live 11 refuses to open them. Backport rewrites the Set in the Live 11.3 format.
What is changed in the Set?
Live 12 renamed several parts of the format (for example the Master track became the Main track); Backport changes them back. Devices that only exist in Live 12, such as Meld and Roar, are removed and listed in the report.
Are my Sets or samples uploaded?
No. The .als file is converted in your browser and your samples are never read.
Is the Ableton converter finished?
It is in beta. Keep your original Set, open the converted copy in Live 11.3 or later, and email us if a Set does not open so we can fix it.