License & Trial
NineBoxView Pro offers a 14-day free trial period, allowing you to fully experience all features before deciding whether to purchase a license.
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Trial Period
When opening NineBoxView Pro for the first time, a welcome window appears. Select "Start 14-Day Trial" to start the 14-day free trial.
| Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| Trial Active | All features unrestricted, remaining days shown in info menu |
| Trial Expired | Purchase license, enter license key, or use free version |
Purchasing a License
- Click "Purchase…" in the info menu
- After payment, the license file (
.license) will be sent to your email
License Terms: One-time purchase, use forever, includes free updates, can be used on multiple computers you own.
Activating Your License
After purchasing, you'll receive a .license file. To activate:
- Click the "" button in the title bar, select "Enter License…"
- Drag and drop the license file into the window (prompt: "Drop .license file here")
- When you see "Release to activate", release the mouse
- After successful verification, "License Activated" appears and activation completes
Common Errors
| Error Message | Description |
|---|---|
| Invalid license key. | License key format invalid or mismatch |
| Invalid license file. | License file corrupted or invalid |
| This license is not for NineBoxView. | License key not for this product |
License Status
Click "" → "About NineBoxView Pro…" to view license status and version info.
Free Version
If you decide not to purchase NineBoxView Pro, you can use the free version NineBoxView (without Pro suffix).
Free vs Pro Comparison
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Basic 9-grid preview | ||
| Reference feature | ||
| Lock feature | ||
| Drag and drop | ||
| Presets feature | ||
| Import/Export | ||
| Light Table integration |
Version Switching
Install the desired version from Plugin Manager and remove the old version.
FAQ
Can I use it on multiple computers?
Yes, you can use the same license key on multiple computers you own. You need to reload the license file on a new computer. The license file never expires and can be used unlimited times.
What if I lose my license key?
Tip
Please email support@erikyin.net with the email address used for purchase, and we'll help you recover your license key.
Where is license data stored?
License data is stored on your computer. When online, only license validity is verified—no other usage data is collected. License file needs to be reloaded after reinstalling Glyphs.