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How to activate Readiris 17 for Mac

Depending on when you acquired Readiris 17 for Mac, the software uses different activation schemes. Please follow the instructions below to ensure a smooth activation on macOS.


1. Online Activation (36-Character Code – Purchased from July 2023 Onward)

Readiris 17 licenses purchased from July 2023 onward use a modern 36-character license key entered in a single field.

  1. Launch Readiris 17 on your Mac.
  2. Copy your 36-character activation code directly from your purchase confirmation email.
  3. Right-click (or press Cmd + V) inside the activation field and select Paste.
  4. Click Activate to complete online verification.
    Note: An active internet connection is required during this step.

2. Manual Activation (If Online Activation Fails)

If direct communication with our activation server is blocked by a local firewall, proxy, or security software, follow these steps to generate an offline license file:

  1. When prompted by the activation failure dialog, click the Manual Activation button.
  2. Click Save as text file... and save the resulting file to your Mac.
  3. Attach this .txt file to a support ticket so our support team can assist you.
  4. Our team will generate and return an lservrc license file.
  5. Restart Readiris 17, click Import a license file, and select the lservrc file saved on your Mac.

Readiris 17 Mac Manual Activation Window


Important Notices: Legacy Codes & Apple Silicon Compatibility

Legacy 34-Character Codes (Purchased Before July 2023):

The legacy activation server dedicated to older Readiris 17 licenses using 34-character codes has been permanently decommissioned. These older codes can no longer be verified, reactivated, or reissued on new Mac installations.

Mac Architecture & Apple Silicon Compatibility (M1 / M2 / M3 / M4):

Readiris 17 is an Intel-based application. While it can run on modern Macs, it relies on Apple's Rosetta 2 translation environment, which can affect startup speed and OCR performance on recent versions of macOS.

For native Apple Silicon performance, faster conversion speeds, and modern 22-character key management, we strongly recommend upgrading to our current generation, Readiris PDF 27.

👉 Upgrade to Readiris PDF 27 at your exclusive customer loyalty rate

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