Downgrade an Ableton Live 12 project to Live 11
Fix "This Set was created with a newer version of Live" without asking for stems. Convert the .als 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.
What changes between Live 12 and Live 11
Live 12 renamed the Master track to the Main track and the matching routing target to Main, moved the session scroll position, and added devices and clip lanes Live 11 does not know. Backport reverses the renames, restores the Live 11 layout, and removes what Live 11 cannot load, listing every removed device.
Before you convert
- Keep a copy of the original Set.
- Install the same third-party plug-ins in Live 11; Backport does not change them.
- Expect Live 12-only devices such as Meld and Roar to be removed; recreate them with Live 11 devices if needed.
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.