Elvui Profile Converter Better -

This isn't a script, but a workflow. Export your old profile as a string. Update ElvUI. Do not load your old profile. Instead, create a new profile, then use the converter tool to "paste as new." This prevents your settings from corrupting the addon’s memory.

Now, go to the character, PC, or game version where you want to use this profile. elvui profile converter

If you play multiple characters on the same account, change your profile type to "Default" or a custom shared name so changes on one character instantly apply to all others. This isn't a script, but a workflow

Your World of Warcraft user interface is the command center of your gameplay. If you use ElvUI, you know how much time goes into pixel-perfect positioning, custom font choices, and fine-tuning nameplates. However, a major issue arises when a new game expansion drops, or when you want to use a retail profile in Wrath of the Lich King (WotLK) Classic, Classic Era, or on a private server. Do not load your old profile

, takes a long text "import string" and re-encodes it so an older version of the addon can recognize it. Handling Deprecated Features