There is one critical limitation: unless you also transfer the entire original purchase documentation and deactivate all instances. Blackmagic Design’s terms allow the original owner to use the license on their own computers but do not officially support resale. That said, in practice, many users successfully transfer ownership by deactivating the key and giving it to someone else, but this is not formally endorsed by the company.

Transferring is even simpler. The dongle acts as a physical key. You can plug it into any computer, install DaVinci Resolve Studio, and the software will run. There is no activation or deactivation process. To “transfer” the license, you physically move the USB dongle to the new computer. This is the most flexible option for professionals who frequently switch workstations.

First, if you are using the free version of DaVinci Resolve, no license transfer is necessary—or even possible. The free version is not tied to a license key or an activation code. You can simply download it on any new computer without deactivating or transferring anything. In this sense, the “license” is universal and unlimited.

In summary, transferring your DaVinci Resolve Studio license to another computer is straightforward as long as you remember to deactivate it on the old machine first (for activation keys) or simply move the USB dongle (for dongle licenses). The free version requires no transfer at all. Always keep your license key in a safe place, and you can move your editing suite from one computer to another with minimal friction.