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|short_description=KeyShot is a 3D rendering program developed by Luxion, Inc.}}
|short_description=KeyShot is a 3D rendering program developed by Luxion, Inc.}}"'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a real-time 3D rendering and animation software developed by Luxion. Designed to create high-quality visuals quickly and easily, KeyShot is widely used in industries such as product design, engineering, automotive, and marketing.
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== Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy ==
==Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy==
{{Placeholder box|In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements. This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.}}
In 2023 and 2024, Luxion, the company behind the 3D rendering software KeyShot, began deactivating license servers for older versions of its software that were sold under perpetual license agreements. This move effectively rendered many legally purchased licenses unusable, especially for users who needed to reinstall or move their software to a new device. The decision sparked criticism from users, raising serious concerns over digital ownership, software sustainability, and fair use rights.


==Incidents==
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==References==
==References==
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{{reflist}}https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9
 
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