Upgrading from MediaShout 6 to MediaShout 7
MediaShout 7 is our most intuitive and stable program to date. This guide walks you through migrating your songs, scripts, Bible versions, and media files to make your upgrade as smooth as possible.
Migrate Your Song Library
Your song library is the most important thing to carry over, and it's easy to do.
Step 1: Export Songs from MediaShout 6
Open MediaShout 6 and go to Insert → Lyric.
In the song list, click any song to select it, then press Ctrl+A to select all songs (or right-click and choose Select All).
Right-click any selected song and click Export Lyrics.
In the export dialog, make sure the file type is set to .SSC (MediaShout scripts) and give it a name like "MediaShout 6 Songs". Click Save.
Step 2: Import Songs into MediaShout 7
Open MediaShout 7 and click Insert → Lyrics.
Click the Edit tab in the top right corner.
Click the Import Lyrics button (piece of paper icon with arrow) in the bottom left corner.
Select the .SSC file you exported from MediaShout 6 and click Open.
Your songs are now in MediaShout 7.
Migrate Your Scripts and Slideshows
Step 1: Export from MediaShout 6
Open MediaShout 6 and load the script you want to migrate.
Go to File → Save As and change the file type to .SSCX (MediaShout 6 presentation file).
Save the file. If you're using two different computers, transfer the file to the system with MediaShout 7.
Step 2: Import into MediaShout 7
Open MediaShout 7 and create a new script.
Go to Insert → Import → Import from V6.
Select the .SSCX file you exported and click Open.
MediaShout 7 will import your script content.
Add Bible Versions
MediaShout 7 includes access to 70 Bible translations. To download them:
Open MediaShout 7 and go to Settings → Library → Bibles.
Click Download to add all available Bible versions.
For more details, see this article on Bible versions.
Transfer Your Media Files
Use a flash drive or cloud storage to transfer media files (backgrounds, announcements, videos, images) from your old computer to your new computer.
Place the files in an easily accessible folder on your new computer.
In MediaShout 7, go to Settings → Library → Media.
Click Browse to set your Image folder and Video folder locations.
Your media files will now appear in the Library tab on the right side of MediaShout 7.
Do I Need to Install MediaShout 6 First?
No. MediaShout 7 is a completely separate program from v6.x. You only need your v7 license code to install and activate it.
However, both programs can run on the same computer (just not at the same time). This is useful if you want to train your team on v7 during the week while still running v6 for services until everyone is comfortable with the switch.
If you want both v6 and v7 on the same machine: Install v6 first, then v7 to avoid any sharing conflicts.
Otherwise, we recommend taking time to transition so your team doesn't feel overwhelmed learning a new operating system and a new presentation program simultaneously.
What Happens to My v6 License?
When you first install and activate MediaShout 7 with an upgrade license, it will ask for your MediaShout 6 license code (starts with 3555).
MediaShout 7 will automatically:
- Pull over most of your v6 registration information
- Migrate any additional activations you've purchased
- Deactivate your v6 license (no new v6 activations allowed)
Existing v6 installations will continue to work as they always have—they just can't be newly activated.
Want Full Control Over Both Licenses?
If you prefer to maintain activation control over both v6 and v7, purchase the full version of MediaShout 7 instead of an upgrade.
Contact Support@mediashout.com with your old v6 code and new v7 full code, and we'll register both licenses and transfer any additional activations you've purchased.
Have Questions?
Reach out to Support@mediashout.com and we'll help you through the upgrade process.