Compressor was not accepting FCP batches, so deleted it thinking I could download again from App Store - nope!

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Compressor was not accepting FCP batches, so deleted it thinking I could download again from App Store - nope!

I still am running a Mac Mini (late 2014) on Mac OS X 12.7.6

For the last few weeks I have had problems exporting any batch from FCP to Compressor, trying various fixes suggested on this forum and elsewhere. Thought perhaps re-downloading it from the App Store would fix whatever was causing the problem. Anyways, the App Store did not provide for a download without payment of $49.99, but more importantly, stated that I would need Mac OS X 13.5, which my poor Mac Mini is incompatible. I have checked my Time Machine backups and do not see Compressor to bring forward to the present. So am I totally hosed here? Suggestions anyone?

Thanks!

Mac mini, macOS 12.7

Posted on Sep 16, 2024 10:04 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 17, 2024 12:31 AM in response to Ariel y Rosana

You need to download by clicking on "Purchased", not by searching the App Store at large.

On the top row, click "Purchased".

Locate Compressor amongst your purchases, and click "Download"

You should receive a warning saying that the present version is not compatible, and be asked if you want the most recent that works in your system.

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Answer 2

Sep 17, 2024 7:38 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

Thank you, Luis! Worked like a charm. And guess what -- the FCP to Compressor problem is solved!

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Compressor was not accepting FCP batches, so deleted it thinking I could download again from App Store - nope!