My Davinci Resolve License To Another Computer: Can I Transfer

Yes, you can transfer it. However, the license is designed to be active on only two computers simultaneously (e.g., a desktop and a laptop). If you want to move the license to a completely new computer and permanently remove it from an old one, you must first deactivate the license on the old machine. You can do this within DaVinci Resolve Studio by going to the Help menu and selecting “Deactivate License.” Once deactivated, you can enter the same license key on the new computer to activate it there. If you have lost access to the old computer, Blackmagic Design support can sometimes help, but the official process requires manual deactivation.

First, if you are using the free version of DaVinci Resolve, no license transfer is necessary—or even possible. The free version is not tied to a license key or an activation code. You can simply download it on any new computer without deactivating or transferring anything. In this sense, the “license” is universal and unlimited. Yes, you can transfer it

The question becomes relevant only for , the paid professional version. Blackmagic Design, the company behind DaVinci Resolve, sells two types of Studio licenses: a permanent activation key (usually purchased as a card or via email), and a dongle (a USB hardware key). The transfer process differs for each. You can do this within DaVinci Resolve Studio