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DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key

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Unit
Activation key (software activation code)
Aliases
Software activation code; activation key
Definition
One of the standard-installation licence methods for DaVinci Resolve Studio listed in the Studio and iPad Features document: "Activation key". The support site describes the same method as a "software activation code" or "activation key".
Counting rules
The Blackmagic documents reviewed do not state how many computers one activation key may activate at the same time; confirm the entitlement on the licence card, email or hardware product that carried the key.
Applies to products
  • DaVinci Resolve Studio
Product category

Evidence 10

Deactivate License releases Studio on a computer
"Deactivate License Deactivates the DaVinci Resolve Studio license on this computer."

Reference Manual, Menu Description, HelpDaVinci Resolve 21 Reference ManualEffective 2026-07-01Retrieved 2026-10-08

Fusion Studio 21.1.1 accepts three licence types
"This version requires a Fusion Studio license dongle, DaVinci Resolve Studio license dongle or activation key."

Support site, Fusion Studio 21.1.1 UpdateBlackmagic Design support site: DaVinci Resolve and Fusion downloadsEffective 2026-10-02Retrieved 2026-10-08

Multiple image processing GPUs need Studio
"Multiple image processing GPUs Studio"

Studio and iPad Features, GeneralDaVinci Resolve Studio and iPad Features (21.1)Effective 2026-09-28Retrieved 2026-10-08

Remote rendering is a Studio feature
"Remote rendering Studio No No"

Studio and iPad Features, GeneralDaVinci Resolve Studio and iPad Features (21.1)Effective 2026-09-28Retrieved 2026-10-08

Resolve renderer OpenFX plugin needs a Studio licence
"IMPORTANT: Use of the plugin requires a DaVinci Resolve Studio license on the system that is running the third party application."

Reference Manual, Workflow IntegrationsDaVinci Resolve 21 Reference ManualEffective 2026-07-01Retrieved 2026-10-08

Studio 21.1.1 requires a dongle, cloud licence or activation code
"This version requires a DaVinci Resolve Studio license dongle, Blackmagic Cloud license or software activation code."

Support site, DaVinci Resolve Studio 21.1.1 UpdateBlackmagic Design support site: DaVinci Resolve and Fusion downloadsEffective 2026-10-02Retrieved 2026-10-08

Studio licence methods on desktop
"Studio Licensing For standard installations: • Activation key • License dongle • Blackmagic cloud licensing"

Studio and iPad Features, Codecs and LicensingDaVinci Resolve Studio and iPad Features (21.1)Effective 2026-09-28Retrieved 2026-10-08

Studio price listed at $295
"Buy Online Now $295"

Studio product pageDaVinci Resolve Studio product pageRetrieved 2026-10-08

Studio unlocks Fusion camera tracker and deep compositing
"Fusion camera tracker Studio No No"

Studio and iPad Features, GeneralDaVinci Resolve Studio and iPad Features (21.1)Effective 2026-09-28Retrieved 2026-10-08

Timeline resolution above UHD needs Studio
"Timeline and render resolution higher than UHD Studio Studio (5) No (1)"

Studio and iPad Features, GeneralDaVinci Resolve Studio and iPad Features (21.1)Effective 2026-09-28Retrieved 2026-10-08

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