: Deleting this file from your resource folder will immediately revert REAPER to "Evaluation Mode" without affecting your project files or settings. Where to Find It
Create a user-friendly interface within REAPER that allows users to easily manage their licenses, including the "reaper-license.rk" file. This feature would enable users to:
The .rk file serves as a "key" that converts the evaluation version of REAPER into a fully licensed version. When a user purchases a license, they receive this file (often via email or download) to remove the 5-second splash screen that appears upon startup in the trial version. 2. File Architecture and Security reaper-license.rk
By managing your file properly, you ensure a smooth, unrestricted, and professional audio production experience.
If double-clicking doesn't work due to file association issues: : Deleting this file from your resource folder
Locating your reaper-license.rk file can be crucial for backing it up or moving it to a new computer. It can exist in a few different places depending on how you installed and activated REAPER.
When you buy a license from the Official REAPER Purchase Page , Cockos sends you an email containing your license data. This information usually arrives as a block of text bounded by headers. If downloaded directly or saved locally as a dedicated key file, it takes the form of reaper-license.rk . When a user purchases a license, they receive
: Usually located in %AppData%\REAPER or the installation folder if you are using a portable install.
When you build a new PC or buy a new laptop, moving your REAPER license is simple.
: Required if you are a professional or business earning more than $20,000 annually from REAPER-produced work.