# Pro Tools Perpetual

How to buy or upgrade a Pro Tools perpetual license

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## What's New

##### PRODUCT UPDATES

### What's new in Pro Tools

[Pro Tools 2026.4](/content/resource-center/whats-new-in-pro-tools-20264/index.html) introduces Track Pin, support for MPEG‑H immersive mixing, Dolby Headphone Personalization, and enhanced Speech‑to‑Text workflows. The release also brings Massive X Player and premium sound content to Pro Tools, plus [Inner Circle](/content/pro-tools/inner-circle/index.html) plugin rewards from Bogren Digital and Cut Classic.

[See what else is new in Pro Tools](/content/pro-tools/whats-new/index.html)

## PERPETUAL LICENSE UPGRADES

##### $199 USD

#### Pro Tools Studio

For those that have **Pro Tools 12** or later (including Pro Tools Studio) with an expired **1-Year Software Updates + Support Plan** (expired or about to expire). A **Perpetual License Upgrade** includes 1-year of software updates and [Standard support](/content/support/avid-advantage-support-plans/index.html).

If you have Pro Tools version 9-11.x without an active plan, you will need to purchase a Pro Tools Studio Upgrade through an [Avid reseller](/content/find-a-reseller/index.html). Pro Tools M-Powered licenses cannot be upgraded.

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##### $499 USD

#### Pro Tools Ultimate

For those that have **Pro Tools Ultimate 12** or later with an expired **1-Year Software Updates + Support Plan** (expired or about to expire). A **Perpetual License Upgrade** includes 1-year of software updates and [ExpertPlus support](/content/support/avid-advantage-support-plans/index.html).

If you have Pro Tools \| HD version 9-11.x without an active plan, you will need to purchase a Pro Tools Ultimate Upgrade through an [Avid reseller](/content/find-a-reseller/index.html).

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#### Are you a student or teacher?

Education pricing available for qualified students, teachers, or faculty of academic institutions.

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## ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

- [Software Updates + Support Plan FAQ](https://kb.avid.com/pkb/articles/FAQ/FAQs-1-Year-Upgrade-with-Software-Updates-Support-Plan)

- [Pro Tools Perpetual Plugins FAQ](https://kb.avid.com/pkb/articles/faq/Pro-Tools-Perpetual-Plugins)