How do I switch TO and FROM my Trial, Cinema 4D Lite, or Subscription license?

Each section below explains how to release and then switch to a different license type in the Maxon App.

Over the years, we’ve made improvements to this process, so below we’ve included multiple sections based on these different versions. This ensures you have the right steps for the version you’re using.

*Important Update About Trial Licenses*

• Trial licenses cannot be released, transferred, or assigned to another machine. Once activated, they are permanently tied to the computer where it was activated.
• A trial license will not override an active commercial license. For example, if you have a Cinema 4D license assigned and want to try Maxon One, you must first release the Cinema 4D license so you can use the Maxon One trial license.
• All other license types still include the option to Release, Assign, and **Transfer as needed.
  **Transferring licenses was added in the 2025.0.0 version of the Maxon App.

Click to expand and reveal the contents of each section:

• Click "Next" to see the next step. 

  • 1. Select the License tab on the left and click the Release button of the license you wish to release.

    

  • 2. While in the License tab click the Assign button of the license you wish to assign.

    
    *note this list may look different than yours depending on what licenses you have*

• Click "Next" to see the next step. 

  • 1. Select the License tab on the left and click the Release button of the license you wish to release.

    

  • 2. While in the License tab click the Assign button of the license you wish to assign.

    
    *note this list may look different than yours depending on what licenses you have*

• Click "Next" to see the next step. 

  • 1. Click the "..." and choose Release License.

    

  • 2. Once released, click "..." and choose Assign License.

    

  • 3. Choose the appropriate license:

    
    *note this list may look different than yours depending on what licenses you have*
    

   

*Please note that the most current versions of the Maxon App can be found here, at the top of the page, or can be upgraded via the Maxon App itself when prompted an update is available after opening from the Maxon App notification banner at the top.