Downgrade Premiere Pro 2023 to 2021 (.prproj 41 → 39)
Open a project saved in Premiere Pro 2023 (23.x) with Premiere Pro 2021 (15.x). Free, private, and nothing is uploaded.
Drop a .prproj file here, or click to choose
Your file stays on your computer. Nothing is uploaded.
Converting Premiere Pro 2023 projects for Premiere Pro 2021
- Drop the .prproj saved in Premiere Pro 2023.
- Keep "Premiere Pro 2021" selected and click Convert and download.
- Open the downloaded copy in Premiere Pro 2021. Your original stays unchanged.
Premiere Pro 2023 writes project version 41; Premiere Pro 2021 expects 39. Backport sets the project version to 39 and verifies that sequences, clips, and media links are unchanged.
Premiere Pro 2021 is several releases older. Effects introduced after it may not be available; if anything looks off, import the sequences from the converted project into a new Premiere Pro 2021 project.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Premiere Pro 2021 open a project saved in Premiere Pro 2023?
Not directly: Premiere Pro 2023 saves project version 41, and Premiere Pro 2021 only opens version 39 or older. Backport rewrites the project so Premiere Pro 2021 can open it.
Is the file uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in your browser and the result is downloaded straight to your computer.
What happens to effects that do not exist in the older release?
Effects and features added after Premiere Pro 2021 can be dropped or show as missing. Sequences, clips, in and out points, and media links are kept unchanged.