Get Purchase Protection

Be sure you meet the criteria to the left. If you are eligible but our system indicates otherwise, please email us. Be sure to include your name, purchase date, email address, and system ID. We will respond within 24–48 hours.

• An Avid Support Customer. If you have an active Avid Assurance support contract, get your upgrade at no additional charge from the Download Center.**

• A student with an academic version of Media Composer. Please visit the Academic Upgrade page.

Third-party application activation

All bundled third-party software now comes included with the Avid video software installer. You will need your serial number for each to access the third-party software. To find your serial numbers, visit the Third-Party Licensing and Installation page.

Not eligible for a complimentary upgrade?

You have a few ways you can upgrade now…

Purchase an upgrade

• Media Composer 6.5
• Symphony 6.5
• NewsCutter 10.5 (find a reseller)

Save $99 (USD) on your upgrade when you buy Avid Vantage
Get unlimited online support, five NewBlueFX plug-ins, and a $99 coupon to use on a future Avid software purchase on Avid.com (including upgrades) when you buy Avid Vantage now for just $149 a year. Learn more.

Get complimentary upgrades when you buy Avid Support
With an Avid Support plan, you get a helping hand from experts, peace of mind, and complimentary software upgrades throughout your contract period. Choose from a variety of support offerings—learn more.

** Software upgrades and updates are included with ExpertPlus and Elite Avid Advantage Support Plans. NewsCutter customers and those using Media Composer or Symphony in larger enterprise environments should contact their Avid sales representative to discuss the upgrade before going further. For larger interconnected installations, Avid needs to ensure that upgrading a single seat will not impact the total workflow.