Autodesk Inventor Licensing

Autodesk Inventor offers Student (free education license) and Professional (paid subscription) licensing options through Autodesk Account.

Student License (Free - Education)

Access Steps

1. Complete Autodesk Account sign-in
2. Navigate Products → Discover → Educational Access
3. Scroll to Get Products → Select Autodesk Inventor
4. Click Get Started → Enter student details → Confirm
5. Download installer files

Duration: 1 year (renewable for eligible students)

Professional License (Paid Subscription)

Account Setup & Purchase

1. Visit www.autodesk.com → Sign In
2. Create Account → Enter details → Create Account
3. Sign in with credentials
4. Navigate to Products → Select Autodesk Inventor
5. Add to Basket → Complete billing → Download

License Activation

1. Launch Inventor after installation
2. Select Sign in with Autodesk ID
3. Enter credentials → License activates automatically

License Comparison

Feature	Student License	Professional License
Cost	Free	Subscription (~$2,310/year)
Duration	1 year (renewable)	Perpetual access while subscribed
Eligibility	Students/educators	Commercial use
Watermark	Yes (drawings)	No
Cloud Access	Limited	Full Autodesk cloud services
Support	Community	Priority support

Licensing Checklist

Step	Student	Professional	Status
Autodesk Account	✅ Required	✅ Required	☐
License Assignment	Student verification	Purchase complete	☐
Internet Connection	✅ Required	✅ Required	☐
Sign-in on Launch	✅ Auto-activates	✅ Auto-activates	☐
License Status Check	Account → Products	Account → Subscriptions	☐