A product key, also known as a license key or activation key, is a unique code used to activate and validate a software product. It ensures that the software is genuine and has been purchased or obtained through legitimate channels.
| License Type | Typical Use‑Case | Delivery Method | Typical Key Format | |--------------|------------------|----------------|--------------------| | | Hobbyists, occasional designers | Email after purchase (or displayed on the checkout page) | VM‑XXXXX‑XXXXX‑XXXXX‑XXXXX | | Commercial (Pro) | Freelancers, small studios needing unlimited batch conversions | Email + access to a user dashboard where you can re‑download the key | Same as personal but flagged as “PRO” in the server record | | Enterprise (Team/Server) | Large agencies, SaaS platforms, integration via API | Central admin console; keys are generated per team or per server instance | VM‑ENT‑XXXXX‑XXXXX‑XXXXX‑XXXXX | | Subscription (Monthly/Annual) | Users who prefer recurring billing | Key is tied to an active subscription; no static string needed—activation is done via login token | No static key; login‑based token | vector magic product key