--- title: How to Move LightBurn to a New Computer description: Easily move your LightBurn installation to a new computer with this step-by-step guide. Learn how to transfer settings, devices, and files using User Bundles and manual methods. --- [Skip to content](https://support.salasers.com/move-lightburn-to-new-computer#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Ticket](https://support.salasers.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![MicrosoftTeams-image.png\]](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/MicrosoftTeams-image.png?height=50&name=MicrosoftTeams-image.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Ticket](https://support.salasers.com/kb-tickets/new) - Go to salasers.com Go to salasers.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [SA Laser Knowledge Base](https://support.salasers.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [How-To Guides](https://support.salasers.com/how-to-guides?hsLang=en) # How to Move LightBurn to a New Computer ## Overview Moving LightBurn to Another Computer This guide explains how to transfer your LightBurn settings, devices, and other data from an existing installation to a new computer. It also covers the manual steps needed for files not included in LightBurn's User Bundles feature. --- ### Prerequisites Before starting, ensure you have the following: 1. An existing LightBurn installation (v1.6 or newer) with your settings configured. 2. LightBurn installed on the new computer (v1.6 or newer). 3. A method to transfer files between computers (e.g., USB flash drive or cloud storage). **Note:** If you're using an older version of LightBurn, upgrade to version 1.6 or refer to legacy documentation for alternative migration methods. --- ### License Management Each LightBurn license key supports up to three activations. If you’re no longer using LightBurn on an old computer, deactivate it to free up a seat for the new device. Refer to the License Management Guide for more details. --- ### Migration Overview The **User Bundles** feature in LightBurn (introduced in v1.6) simplifies the migration process by exporting and importing: - LightBurn Settings - Custom Hotkeys - Material Test Presets - Image Presets - Devices - Material Libraries - Art Libraries   **Not Included in User Bundles:** - **Project Files:** Manually copy these to the new computer. - **SHX Fonts Folder:** Manually copy and update the font path. - **System Fonts:** Managed by your operating system, not LightBurn. --- ### Step 1: Export User Bundles 1. Open LightBurn on the old computer. 2. Navigate to **File → Bundles → Export Bundle**. ![Ref-UserBundles-Export](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-UserBundles-Export.png?width=688&height=459&name=Ref-UserBundles-Export.png) 3. Select all components you wish to transfer. 4. Save the `.lbzip` file to a location you can easily access (e.g., a USB drive). --- ### Step 2: Import User Bundles on the New Computer 1. Transfer the `.lbzip` file to the new computer. 2. Open LightBurn on the new computer. 3. Drag and drop the `.lbzip` file into the LightBurn interface. 4. Review the components to import: - Already-detected components will be grayed out. - Conflicting devices will create duplicates. - Libraries with the same name but different contents will generate new copies. ![Ref-UserBundles-Import](https://support.salasers.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ref-UserBundles-Import.png?width=668&height=487&name=Ref-UserBundles-Import.png) 5. Click **Import** to complete the process. --- ### Step 3: Transfer Project Files LightBurn does not manage project files. Manually copy any files you need to the new computer. Use a USB drive, external storage, or cloud services for this step. --- ### Step 4: Transfer SHX Fonts 1. Copy the SHX Fonts folder from the old computer to the new computer. 2. 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