Question

How to migrate FineReader PDF for Mac to another computer?

Answer

If FineReader PDF for Mac was purchased via the ABBYY website or one of our resellers worldwide, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Uninstall FineReader PDF for Mac from the old computer: go to the Applications folder, find ABBYY FineReader PDF, right-click it, and select Move to Bin.
2. Download the installation file of the corresponding version of FineReader by the link: Downloads.
3. Install the program as described in the article: How to install FineReader PDF for Mac.
4. Run the program and activate it by entering a serial number in a displayed dialog box. If the dialog box does not appear, click on the ABBYY FineReader PDF menu > Activate.

If FineReader PDF for Mac was purchased via the App Store, please complete the steps below:

1. Uninstall FineReader PDF for Mac from the old computer: go to the Applications folder, find ABBYY FineReader PDF, right-click it, and select Move to Bin.
2. Make sure that the same Apple ID used to purchase FineReader PDF for Mac is being utilized on the new Mac. In the App Store on the Mac, select the name in the bottom-left corner or select Sign In if not already signed in, and then sign in with the correct Apple ID.
3. Find the FineReader application in the App Store, then click the Download button.

In the App Store, all the purchases are tied to the specific Apple ID. To ensure that all store purchases are visible and updates can be downloaded, the same Apple ID should always be used for sign-in on any other Mac.

Note: If you don’t know the serial number of your copy of the program, or which version was purchased, or have any related questions, please contact our Customer Support Team by submitting a request.