Installing SmartAlbums on multiple computers

How it works:

Two activations per subscription

• You can activate SmartAlbums on up to two computers at the same time
• Activations work on any combination of Mac and Windows
• Examples:
  • Two Macs
  • Two Windows PCs
  • One Mac and one Windows PC

Flexible platform use

• Use the same Pixellu account credentials on both computers
• Switch between platforms as needed
• Your subscription isn't locked to a specific platform

Common use cases:

Home and office setup Use SmartAlbums on your office Mac and home Windows PC with one subscription.

Primary and backup computer Keep SmartAlbums activated on both your main computer and a backup device.

Switching platforms Moving from Mac to Windows (or vice versa)? Your subscription moves with you.

Studio with mixed computers Use SmartAlbums on whatever computer is available in your studio.

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To use SmartAlbums on multiple platforms:

Step 1: Download SmartAlbums

• Download the Mac version: Download link
• Download the Windows version: Download link

Step 2: Install on each computer

• Install SmartAlbums on your first computer
• Install SmartAlbums on your second computer

Step 3: Activate with the same account

• Log in with your Pixellu account on both computers
• Follow the activation steps
• Both computers will use the same subscription

That's it! You can now use SmartAlbums on both devices.

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Working across platforms:

Album files

• Albums created on Mac work on Windows and vice versa
• SmartAlbums uses the same file format on both platforms
• Transfer projects between computers by copying the album files

Where albums are saved:

• Mac: ~/Documents/Pixellu SmartAlbums/
• Windows: Documents\Pixellu SmartAlbums\

Transferring albums between computers:

1. Locate your album files on the first computer
2. Copy the album files to a USB drive, cloud storage, or network location
3. Paste the files into the SmartAlbums folder on the second computer
4. Open the album in SmartAlbums on the new computer

Templates and presets

• Custom templates and saved presets are stored locally per computer
• These don't automatically sync between computers
• You'll need to manually transfer them if you want them on both machines

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Deactivating a computer

• See How to deactivate SmartAlbums
• Use this when replacing a computer or switching devices

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Frequently asked questions:

Can I use both activations on the same platform (two Macs or two Windows PCs)? Yes! You can use both activations on the same platform if you prefer.

Do I need to purchase separate subscriptions for Mac and Windows? No. One subscription covers both platforms.

Will my subscription work if I switch from Mac to Windows permanently? Yes. Simply log out on your Mac and log in on your Windows PC.

Can I use SmartAlbums offline on both computers? Yes, but you'll need an internet connection for the initial activation on each computer.

What if I'm already using both activations and want to add a third computer? You'll need to deactivate one of your current computers first to free up an activation slot.

Do albums look the same on Mac and Windows? Yes. Albums are fully compatible and will look identical on both platforms.

What about fonts? Fonts are system-dependent. If you use custom fonts, make sure they're installed on both computers to ensure your designs look consistent.

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Troubleshooting:

"Maximum activations reached" error

• You're already using both activation slots
• Deactivate one computer to free up an activation
• See How to deactivate

Album doesn't open on the other platform

• Make sure you're using the same version of SmartAlbums on both computers
• Update to the latest version if needed
• Check that the file wasn't corrupted during transfer

Missing fonts or design elements

• Install the same fonts on both computers
• Copy custom templates to both machines
• Verify all linked images are accessible

Can't activate on the second computer

• Verify you're using the same Pixellu account credentials
• Check your subscription is active
• Make sure you haven't exceeded two activations
• See How to activate SmartAlbums

If you need to use SmartAlbums on more computers, you will need a studio license.