in the program's Control Panel.
Attention! During the activation process your computer must be connected to Internet.
If it is not possible, we offer you an alternative way (see below for Offline Activation).
Download AKVIS ArtSuite and install the program. Read the Installation Instruction here.
When you run the unregistered version, a splash window will appear displaying general information about the version and the number of days left in your trial period.
You can also open the About the Program window by pressing the button in the program's Control Panel.
Click on TRY IT to evaluate the software. A new window will appear with variants of licenses to test.
You do not need to register the trial version to try all features of the software. Just use the program during the evaluation time (10 days after the 1st start).
During the test period you can try all options and choose the license you like. Select one of the offered functionality types: Home (Plugin or Standalone), Home Deluxe, or Business. Your choice of license will affect which features will be available in the program. Consult the comparison table for more details about license types and versions of the software.
If the trial period has expired, the TRY IT button is disabled.
Click on BUY NOW to choose a license to order.
When the payment is effected, your serial number for the program will be sent to you within minutes.
Click on ACTIVATE to start the activation process.
Enter your name (the program will be registered to this name).
Enter your serial number (your license key).
Choose the method of activation — either direct connection to the activation server or by e-mail.
Direct connection:
We recommend activating the program using direct connection, as it is the easiest way.
At this step your computer must be connected to Internet.
Press ACTIVATE.
Your registration is completed!
In case you have chosen activation by e-mail, a message with all necessary information will be created by the program.
NOTE: You can also use this method for Offline Activation:
If your computer is not connected to Internet, transfer the activation message to a computer connected to Internet, for example, with a USB stick. Send us this information to: activate@akvis.com.
Please do not send the screenshot! Just copy the text and save it.
We need your serial number for the software, your name, and HardwareID (HWID) of your computer.
We will generate your license file (ArtSuite.lic) using this information and will send it to your e-mail address.
Save the .lic file (do not open it!) to your computer where you want to register the software, in the AKVIS folder in Users’ Shared (Public) Documents:
Users\Public\Documents\AKVIS;
Users/Shared/AKVIS.
Your registration is completed!
When the program is registered, BUY NOW turns to UPGRADE that lets you improve your license (for example, change Home to Home Deluxe or Business).