# Can I use current RW with older version saves? **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Created:** [February 28, 2017, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/can-i-use-current-rw-with-older-version-saves/12782 "2017-02-28T21:40:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![KD515](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dec6dc/32.png) [@KD515](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/KD515)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2017, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/can-i-use-current-rw-with-older-version-saves/12782/1 "2017-02-28T21:40:44Z")
I recently had my computer completely crash and I lost everything. I have my RW website saves on an external hard drive though. My question is: since I was using version 5, can I buy the new RW software and import my saved files into it & will it work? ---
**Author:** ![instacks](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/instacks/32/23339_2.png) [@instacks](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/instacks)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2017, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/can-i-use-current-rw-with-older-version-saves/12782/2 "2017-02-28T21:47:08Z")
I think the latest version you needed was 5.4, when it was saved in that format, you should be able to import it in RW7. But maybe others can join in. It shouldn’t be a problem to get an older version of RW5 to get that sorted out… ---
**Author:** ![teefers](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/teefers/32/8173_2.png) [@teefers](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/teefers)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2017, 9:50pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/can-i-use-current-rw-with-older-version-saves/12782/3 "2017-02-28T21:50:38Z")
Check out this KB: > **[404 | We are Realmac Software](https://kb.realmacsoftware.com/404/)** > > Realmac Software is an award winning, inependent software company. This is our 404 page. There is a section on upgrading from 5. Step by step instructions. ---
**Author:** ![KD515](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/dec6dc/32.png) [@KD515](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/KD515)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2017, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/can-i-use-current-rw-with-older-version-saves/12782/5 "2017-02-28T22:43:44Z")
Thank you, that link was helpful. Since I lost all my plugins too, that link wasn’t clear about whether I can download older versions of those too? I am familiar with RW5 and dont really need or want the latest version. ---
**Author:** ![teefers](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/teefers/32/8173_2.png) [@teefers](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/teefers)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2017, 11:58pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/can-i-use-current-rw-with-older-version-saves/12782/6 "2017-02-28T23:58:59Z")
In that post there should be a link to download the last version of 5 . I would download that (trial version) open your project up and see what plugins you have. Check the community site and check. ---
**Author:** ![instacks](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/instacks/32/23339_2.png) [@instacks](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/instacks)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2017, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/can-i-use-current-rw-with-older-version-saves/12782/7 "2017-03-01T06:10:18Z")
> [@KD515](#): > > Since I lost all my plugins too, that link wasn’t clear about whether I can download older versions of those too? You would have to check with each and every developer about this ☹ ---
**Author:** ![LaPan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/lapan/32/92_2.png) [@LaPan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/LaPan)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2017, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/can-i-use-current-rw-with-older-version-saves/12782/8 "2017-03-01T06:51:23Z")
You can always download the latest version of RapidWeaver using this Link: [https://dl.devmate.com/com.realmacsoftware.rapidweaver/RapidWeaver.zip](https://dl.devmate.com/com.realmacsoftware.rapidweaver/RapidWeaver.zip) Older versions of RapidWeaver are available via the release notes: > **[404 | We are Realmac Software](https://kb.realmacsoftware.com/404/)** > > Realmac Software is an award winning, inependent software company. This is our 404 page.