Can I open sessions created in older versions of Pro Tools with newer versions of Pro Tools?

A) Newer Pro Tools sessions cannot be opened with some older versions of Pro Tools, and must be ‘converted’ on the newer system first.

Can you open old Pro Tools sessions?

Every so often, when Avid release a major new version of Pro Tools, they drop support for the oldest session and audio file formats that the previous version could open. The main one is to do with the audio file format. Pro Tools 12 can only open sessions where the audio files are in WAV or AIFF formats.

Are Pro Tools sessions backwards compatible?

Pro Tools offers direct forward and backward compatibility with 10-12, forward compatibility with old sessions from PT7 and onward, and backward compatibility to versions older than 10 with the Save Copy In function. Turn to page 374 in the Pro Tools 12 reference guide if you’re unfamiliar.

Can you open Pro Tools first files in Pro Tools?

Yes. Beginning with Pro Tools First version 12.8. 2 you can use the “Convert to Session” option under the File menu to import a Pro Tools session and convert it into a Project, suitable for use with Pro Tools First.

Is Pro Tools 2020 backwards compatible?

But if I am pressed to answer if ALL versions are backward compatible allowing you to open old projects in newer versions without ANY problems, the answer is NO. Pro tools allows you to save a session as an older session file for about 3 versions back.

How do I recover a deleted Pro Tools session?

If it’s the session file that you deleted, and you have auto session back-up enabled, then you can launch your session from the most recent session back-up file (located in the session folder, session file back-ups folder).

Can I have two versions of Pro Tools installed?

Yes, you can have both Pro Tools | First and any other version of Pro Tools installed on the same computer, but you will need to have an iLok USB Smart Key to run the trial or any purchased version of Pro Tools.

Can I use Pro Tools without iLok?

* An iLok is not required to use with Pro Tools | First, Pro Tools, Pro Tools | Ultimate, Avid VENUE, and all “retail” Avid and third-party audio plugins. iLoks are needed to authorize these versions of Pro Tools software without an internet connection.

Can I open Mac Pro Tools session on PC?

After your Pro Tools session has already been made, click on File menu > Save Session Copy In. Check the “All Audio Files” box in “Items to Copy” section. Select the box to “Enforce Mac/PC Compatibility”. A copy of your Pro Tools session will now be saved on your hard drive.