Phase 1
Readiness audit
- Inventory of depots, branches, and changelist history in scope.
- Identification of large binary areas and options to handle them.
- Risk register with clear no go conditions.
Perforce to Git experts
Risk controlled migration, start to finish
Move from Perforce to Git without a studio wide fire drill.
We design and execute Perforce to Git migrations for teams that cannot afford surprises. Keep history, protect your binaries, and give your developers the workflows they already know.
Zero code loss
Verified export and dry runs
Minimal downtime
Cut over in hours, not weeks
Team ready on day one
Git workflows and training included
For engineering leaders and DevOps teams who want a calm, predictable move from Perforce to GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
Migration control panel
Live view of cut over risk and scope.
In-flight project
Perforce depots in scope
3 prod · 2 tools
Git target
GitHub Enterprise + LFS
History preserved
98.6% changelists
Cut over window
Saturday 03:00 - 08:00 UTC
Dry run complete · rollback plan tested
Game studio · 45 engineers
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Branch model rewritten for Git
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40% faster
local operations vs Perforce
Built for high trust teams
Game and engine teams
VFX and media pipelines
Enterprise software
Cloud and platform engineering
Why teams leave Perforce
Your developers already live in Git. Your system of record should match.
Modern CI, feature flags, AI tools, and cloud platforms assume Git. Staying on Perforce creates friction for hiring, onboarding, and everyday delivery.
Perforce holds you back in three ways
- 1 Centralized workflows slow down local work and code review when developers are spread across regions.
- 2 Integration with cloud CI, code scanning, and productivity tools lags behind what Git platforms offer out of the box.
- 3 Perforce experience is rare. Every new hire already knows Git. Keeping both stacks doubles the mental load.
Git based pipelines
Copilot and AI tooling
Standard branch strategies
What a clean migration gives you
A successful move is not just a one time export. It is a shift to a simpler lifecycle where Git is the single source of truth and Perforce quietly retires.
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History preserved for audits and compliance
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Binary assets handled through Git LFS or external stores
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Developers fully on Git within a defined cut over window
What we deliver
A three phase service that matches your risk profile.
Start with a light weight assessment. If there is a strong fit, we move into a fixed scope migration plan and then a tightly managed cut over.
Phase 2
Migration blueprint
- Choice of Git platform and repository layout for the target state.
- Branch model mapping from Perforce streams to Git workflows.
- Dry run plan, validation steps, and rollback path.
- Training outline for developers and release managers.
Phase 3
Guided cut over
- Execution of dry runs and validation with your technical leads.
- Weekend or off hours cut over window with live monitoring.
- Hypercare period while your team moves all work to Git.
How the funnel works
From first call to Git based delivery in six clear steps.
1
Intake
Free assessment call
Thirty minutes with your technical lead to understand scope, timelines, and risk tolerance.
2
Discovery
Light weight repo scan
We review depot layout, history size, and binary footprint, then share a short findings memo.
3
Decision
Choose your level of help
You can keep us for the blueprint and cut over or use the plan internally with your DevOps team.
4
Planning
Migration blueprint
We design the new Git layout, branch model, dry runs, and cut over schedule with your leads.
5
Execution
Dry runs and cut over
Multiple simulated migrations, validation, then a final switch in a tight, well communicated window.
6
Stabilize
Hypercare and decommission
We stay close while your team settles into Git, then help you shut down or archive Perforce cleanly.
Free resource.
Get the Perforce to Git readiness checklist as a one page PDF.
Send me the checklist
We only email when there is real value. No sequences, no noise.
Questions and concerns
FAQ for CTOs, heads of engineering, and DevOps leads.
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Will we lose any code or history?Data safety is the first constraint in every plan. We decide together what history must be preserved, run multiple test migrations, and keep Perforce in a read only posture until Git is fully trusted.
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What about binary assets and very large depots?Git by itself does not like huge binaries. We design a mix of Git LFS, external asset stores, and repo boundaries that keep clone times sane while still giving content teams what they need.
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Can our own DevOps team execute the plan?Yes. Many clients bring us in only for the blueprint and dry runs, then run the final cut over internally. The deliverables are written for senior engineers, not for consultants only.
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How do you price a migration?Scope, depot size, history depth, and binary volume all matter. We agree on a fixed fee before work starts so you can approve a clear budget line.
If you have a specific constraint, such as regulated data or air gapped environments, mention it in the form and we will address it on the first call.
Request a free migration assessment
Share a few details about your Perforce setup. We will respond within one business day with suggested next steps and a link to book time.