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'''{{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.

==Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy==

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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=End of Life (EOL) Details for KeyShot Studio 8 and 9 |url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250326220549/https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 |archive-date=2025-03-26 |access-date=2025-10-18 |website=keyshot.com Help Center}}</ref> 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.

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 ==Luxion KeyShot License Server Deactivation and Perpetual License Controversy==
 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=End of Life (EOL) Details for KeyShot Studio 8 and 9 |url=https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250326220549/https://support.keyshot.com/en/knowledge-base/end-of-life-eol-details-for-keyshot-8-and-9 |archive-date=2025-03-26 |access-date=2025-10-18 |website=keyshot.com Help Center}}</ref> 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.