How to Save Your Unsaved Project After Ableton Live Trial Expiration

If your Ableton Live trial has expired and you have an unsaved set in progress, don't worry. While it may not be possible to save the file directly from the expired trial version, there is a workaround to ensure you don't lose your work.

Authenticating Your New Paid Installation

Once you purchase a serial number for Ableton Live Standard, you will need to re-authorize your new paid installation. To do this, follow these steps: Go to Preferences > Licenses/Maintenance > Authorize at . After authenticating your new paid installation, you will be able to save and export your project normally.

Freezing and Flattening Tracks

If you have tracks that are not saved as audio files, you can freeze and flatten them to bounce them to audio. This will allow you to save them in your new paid installation of Ableton Live Standard.

Troubleshooting Unsaved Sets

If you try to open a set created during the trial period in your new paid version of Live, you may receive an error message if it utilizes Suite features and you have Intro or Standard installed. To resolve this issue, download the installer for your new paid version and follow the installation instructions.

It's important to note that the trial and paid versions of Ableton Live have different installers, which means you cannot authorize a trial installation with a purchased serial number. Additionally, Intro and Standard may not include all instruments and effects used during the trial period. For more information on the differences between each version of Live (Intro/Standard/Suite), check out our full feature chart.

Uninstalling the Trial Version

After your trial expires, you can uninstall the trial version of Ableton Live by following these steps: . Note that you will not be automatically charged once the trial expires. The free trial is available for Suite, which is the full-featured version of Live.

By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your unsaved project is saved and you're able to continue working with Ableton Live Standard. Remember to always keep a backup of your work in progress to avoid any potential losses.

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