MT4 to MT5 EA Migration
Seamlessly migrate your MT4 Expert Advisors to the modern MT5 platform. Professional MQL4 to MQL5 conversion with enhanced features and improved performance.
About This Service
Future-proof your trading automation by upgrading MT4 Expert Advisors to MT5. As MetaQuotes focuses development on MT5 and more brokers adopt it as their primary platform, migrating from MT4 to MT5 ensures longevity and access to superior features. Our MT4 to MT5 upgrade service handles complete EA migration, translating MQL4 code to modern MQL5 while preserving all original functionality. We don't just convert syntax—we enhance your EA to leverage MT5's advantages: faster execution speed, more accurate backtesting with real ticks, better order management, economic calendar integration, and multi-asset support. The upgrade process includes refactoring code to use MT5's object-oriented capabilities, implementing proper error handling, adding hedge account support if needed, and optimizing performance for the MT5 environment. Your upgraded EA will be backward-tested to ensure signal accuracy matches the original MT4 version while benefiting from MT5's modern architecture.
Key Features
- ✓Complete MQL4 to MQL5 code conversion
- ✓Preservation of all original EA functionality
- ✓Enhancement with MT5-specific features
- ✓Object-oriented code refactoring
- ✓Hedge and netting account support
- ✓Improved order management functions
- ✓Real tick backtesting optimization
Our Process
MT4 EA Analysis
We thoroughly review your MT4 EA source code, identify all functions, indicators, and trading logic used.
MT5 Architecture Planning
Plan the MT5 structure, decide on netting vs hedging mode, identify MT5-specific improvements to implement.
MQL5 Conversion
Translate all MQL4 code to MQL5 syntax, refactor using OOP where beneficial, update order functions to MT5 standard.
Accuracy Verification
Backtest both MT4 and MT5 versions on identical data to verify signals match 98%+ and performance is preserved.
Enhanced Delivery
Receive MT5 EA with source code, comparison report showing signal accuracy, and documentation on MT5-specific features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my MT4 EA work exactly the same on MT5?▼
Yes! We ensure 98%+ signal accuracy by thorough testing. However, you may see improved performance due to MT5's better execution and order filling.
What's the main difference between MT4 and MT5 for EAs?▼
MT5 uses MQL5 (object-oriented programming), has better backtesting with real ticks, faster execution, support for more asset classes, and improved order management.
Can I keep using my MT4 EA while the MT5 version is being developed?▼
Absolutely! The migration doesn't affect your existing MT4 EA. You can continue trading with it until the MT5 version is ready and tested.
Do I need MT5-specific enhancements or just a basic conversion?▼
That's up to you! Basic conversion ensures your EA works on MT5. Enhanced conversion adds MT5-specific features like economic calendar integration, multi-threading, or improved order management.
Will the MT5 version work with both hedging and netting accounts?▼
We can configure your EA for either mode or both. MT5 supports both hedging (like MT4) and netting (one position per symbol) account types.