Open a newer Premiere Pro project in an older version
Downgrade .prproj files from Premiere Pro 2026, 2025, and earlier to any older release back to CS6. Free, private, and it runs in your browser.
Drop a .prproj file here, or click to choose
Your file stays on your computer. Nothing is uploaded.
How it works
- Drop your .prproj file. Backport reads the project version it was saved with.
- Choose the Premiere Pro release you have installed.
- Download the converted copy and open it. Your original file is not changed.
For Premiere Pro 2026 projects, Backport first rebuilds the fields that 2026 leaves out, so Premiere Pro 2025 and 2024 do not report the project as damaged. Then it writes the project version of your release and checks that every sequence, clip, and media link is still there.
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Getting an error instead? Read how to fix "This project was saved in a newer version of Adobe Premiere Pro".
Premiere Pro project versions
| Release | App version | Project version |
|---|---|---|
| Premiere Pro 2026 | 26.x | 45 |
| Premiere Pro 2025 | 25.x | 43 |
| Premiere Pro 2024 | 24.1+ | 42 |
| Premiere Pro 2023 | 23.x | 41 |
| Premiere Pro 2022 | 22.x | 40 |
| Premiere Pro 2021 | 15.x | 39 |
| Premiere Pro 2020.1 | 14.1+ | 38 |
| Premiere Pro 2020 | 14.0 | 37 |
| Premiere Pro CC 2019.1 | 13.1 | 36 |
| Premiere Pro CC 2019 | 13.0 | 35 |
| Premiere Pro CC 2018.1 | 12.1 | 34 |
| Premiere Pro CC 2018 | 12.0 | 33 |
| Premiere Pro CC 2017 | 11.x | 32 |
| Premiere Pro CC 2015.1 | 9.x | 30 |
| Premiere Pro CC 2015 | 9.0 | 29 |
| Premiere Pro CC 2014.1 | 8.x | 28 |
| Premiere Pro CC 2014 | 8.0 | 27 |
| Premiere Pro CC | 7.0 | 26 |
| Premiere Pro CS6 | 6.0 | 25 |
Frequently asked questions
Why does an older Premiere Pro say the project was saved in a newer version?
Every .prproj file records the project version of the Premiere Pro release that saved it, and Premiere refuses to open projects with a newer number. Backport rewrites the project for the release you choose.
Why is changing the version number not enough for Premiere Pro 2026 projects?
Premiere Pro 2026 (project version 45) writes a sparser file that leaves out fields older releases require, such as the bounds and control types of effect parameters. If you only lower the number, Premiere Pro 2025 or 2024 reports the project as damaged. Backport restores those fields first, then sets the version.
Are my project files uploaded?
No. The conversion runs in your browser. Your .prproj file is read and written on your computer, and your media files are never touched.
What can be lost in the conversion?
Effects and features that do not exist in the older release can be dropped or show as missing. Sequences, clips, in and out points, and media links are checked after conversion and kept unchanged.
Does it work with Productions?
Convert each .prproj in the Production folder separately and keep the folder layout. Pro lets you drop many projects at once.