How to Extend Your JPEGmini v3 License

Quick Summary

Your JPEGmini v3 license includes 1 year of free updates from your purchase date. After one year, your software continues to work perfectly, but you won't receive new features or updates. This article explains how to extend your license to receive another year of updates.

Key Points:

• ✅ Your app continues working after expiration - you don't lose access

• ✅ License extension gives you 1 more year of updates

• ✅ Your activation code stays the same - no need to reinstall

• ✅ Special renewal pricing for existing users (lower than new purchase)

• ✅ Extension takes 5 minutes - instant activation

Table of Contents

1. What Happens When Your v3 License Expires

2. How to Check Your License Expiration Date

3. Difference Between Extension and Upgrade

4. How to Extend Your License (Step-by-Step)

5. Renewal Pricing

6. Frequently Asked Questions

7. Need Help?

What Happens When Your v3 License Expires

Your Software Continues Working

Important: When your JPEGmini v3 license expires, your software does NOT stop working. You can continue using JPEGmini exactly as before:

✅ Optimize unlimited photos
✅ Optimize unlimited videos
✅ Convert HEIC images to JPEG 
✅ Use all features you purchased
✅ Use plugins (if you have Pro Suite)

What You Don't Get After Expiration

❌ New Features - You won't get new features added after your expiration date
❌ Bug Fixes - You won't receive bug fixes or performance improvements
❌ OS Updates - You may lose compatibility with future macOS/Windows versions
❌ Support - Priority support may be limited

Example Timeline

• January 1, 2025: Purchase JPEGmini v3 Pro

• January 1, 2026: License expires (1 year later)

• January 2, 2026 onwards:

  • ✅ App still works perfectly

  • ❌ No updates until you extend

Think of it like this: Your license is permanent, but updates are subscription-based (1 year at a time).

How to Check Your License Expiration Date

On Mac

1. Open JPEGmini

2. Click JPEGmini in the menu bar (top left)

3. Select About JPEGmini

4. Look for "Licensed until:" date

[SCREENSHOT: Mac About window showing license expiration date]

On Windows

1. Open JPEGmini

2. Click Help in the menu bar

3. Select About

4. Look for "Licensed until:" date

[SCREENSHOT: Windows About dialog showing license expiration date]

What the Date Means

• If today's date is BEFORE the expiration date: Your license is active and you're receiving updates

• If today's date is AFTER the expiration date: Your license has expired - time to extend!

Can't Find the Expiration Date?

If you don't see "Licensed until" in your About window, you may have:

• JPEGmini v2 (perpetual license, no expiration)

• JPEGmini Free (no license required)

• Mac App Store version (different licensing model)

Still confused? Contact support with your order number: support@jpegmini.com

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Difference Between Extension and Upgrade

Many users confuse these terms. Here's the difference:

License Extension (This Article)

What it is: Renew your SAME version for 1 more year of update

Who needs this: Users whose v3 license has expired or is about to expire

Typical price: $[INSERT RENEWAL PRICE] (vs $[INSERT NEW PRICE] for new license)

Upgrade (Different Article)

What it is: Move from OLD version to NEW version

Who needs this: Users with v2 licenses, or wanting to add Suite plugins

Still Not Sure?

Simple Test:

• ✅ I have v3, it says "license expired" → You need EXTENSION (this article)

• ✅ I have v2, want v3 features → You need UPGRADE

• ✅ I have Pro, want plugins → You need UPGRADE to Suite

How to Extend Your License (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Prepare Your Information

Before you start, have ready:

• ✅ Your current activation code (same code will work after extension)

• ✅ Email address used for original purchase

• ✅ Payment method

   

  Don't have your activation code? [See: How Do I Retrieve My Activation Code?]

  Step 2: Purchase License Extension

1. Go to the renewal page:
   👉 [INSERT RENEWAL PURCHASE LINK]

2. Select your product:

   • JPEGmini v3 Pro - $[INSERT PRICE]

   • JPEGmini v3 Pro Suite - $[INSERT PRICE]

3. Apply renewal discount code (if you have one):

   • Check your email for renewal discount codes

   • Common codes: RENEW2026, LOYAL25 (example)

   • Discount: Typically 15-25% off

4. Complete purchase

   • Enter billing information

   • Use the SAME email as your original purchase (important!)

   • Complete payment

• [SCREENSHOT: Renewal purchase page with discount code field]

• Step 3: Receive Confirmation Email

• Within 5-10 minutes, you'll receive:

• 📧 Email Subject: "JPEGmini License Extended - Receipt"

• Email contains:

  • Order confirmation

  • Your SAME activation code (unchanged)

  • New expiration date

  • Receipt/invoice

• Didn't receive email? Check spam folder or contact support@jpegmini.com

• Step 4: Activate Extension (Automatic)

• Good news: If you're already using JPEGmini v3 with your activation code, extension is automatic!

  1. Keep JPEGmini open (or close and reopen)

  2. Check About window (see instructions above)

  3. Verify new expiration date - Should show 1 year from today

• Example:

  • Old expiration: January 1, 2026

  • Extended on: January 15, 2026

  • New expiration: January 15, 2027 (1 year from extension date)

• Step 5: Verify Extension Worked

  1. Open JPEGmini

  2. Check Help → About

  3. Confirm:

     • ✅ "Licensed until: [new date 1 year from now]"

     • ✅ No error messages

     • ✅ All features work

• [SCREENSHOT: About window showing extended license date]

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Renewal Pricing

Standard Renewal Pricing

Special Renewal Discount Codes

We occasionally send renewal discount codes to existing customers:

• RENEW2026 - [X]% off renewal (check if active)

• LOYAL[YEAR] - Special loyalty discount

• Email exclusive codes - Check your inbox!

Where to use codes: Enter at checkout on renewal page

Codes not working? They may have expired - contact support: support@jpegmini.com

When Should I Renew?

Best time to renew:

• ✅ Before expiration - Continue receiving updates seamlessly

• ✅ During promotional periods - Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas

• ✅ When major update is coming - Get notified via email

Can I renew early?

• Yes! Your extension adds 1 year from your CURRENT expiration date

• Example: Expiration = June 1, 2026. Renew today → New expiration = June 1, 2027

Waited too long?

• No problem! You can renew anytime, even years later

• You'll get all updates released after your renewal

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to reinstall JPEGmini after extending?

No! License extension doesn't require any reinstallation:

• ✅ Keep using your current installation

• ✅ Same activation code works

• ✅ Extension activates automatically

• ✅ No downtime

Just purchase extension and keep working!

Will my activation code change after extending?

No! Your activation code stays exactly the same:

• Same code before extension

• Same code after extension

• No need to re-enter code

• No need to deactivate/reactivate

The only thing that changes is your expiration date (extended by 1 year).

What if I'm using my license on multiple computers?

Great question! License extensions work across all your computers:

• ✅ Extension applies to the same activation code

• ✅ All 3 computers get extended simultaneously

• ✅ No need to update each computer separately

Just extend once, and all your installations are updated!

Reminder: JPEGmini allows 3 simultaneous activations per license.

Can I skip renewal and just use the expired license?

Yes! You can skip renewal if you want:

• ✅ JPEGmini continues working with ALL features

• ✅ No forced upgrades

• ✅ Renew whenever you want (even years later)

When you might want to renew:

• New features are released that you want

• Bug fix for an issue you're experiencing

• OS update requires JPEGmini update

• You want priority support

Bottom line: Renewal is optional, not required.

What's the difference between renewal and buying a new license?

Renewal = Cheaper way to extend existing license

Same result, but renewal is [X]% cheaper!

Do I get a new activation code after renewal?

No! After renewal:

• ✅ Keep your SAME activation code

• ✅ Keep your SAME email address

• ✅ Expiration date extends by 1 year

• ❌ No new code needed

This makes renewal super simple - just purchase and continue working!

I have v2. Should I "extend" or "upgrade"?

You need to UPGRADE, not extend.

JPEGmini v2 licenses are perpetual - they don't expire! You don't need extension.

But: v2 is an old version (from before 2020). To get new features like video optimization and HEIC support, you need to upgrade to v3.

Quick check:

• Have v2? → Upgrade to v3

• Have v3 (expired)? → Extend your v3 license

Can I extend for more than 1 year at a time?

Currently, no. JPEGmini license extensions are:

• 1 year at a time

• Purchase annually

Why? This keeps renewal prices lower and gives you flexibility:

• ✅ Only renew when you want updates

• ✅ Skip years if you don't need updates

• ✅ Lower annual cost vs multi-year

What if I purchased from the Mac App Store?

Mac App Store licenses work differently:

❌ This article does NOT apply to Mac App Store purchases
❌ Mac App Store uses Apple's subscription model
❌ Renewal handled through Apple, not JPEGmini.com

To renew Mac App Store version:

1. Open System Settings (macOS)

2. Click Apple ID

3. Select Subscriptions

4. Find JPEGmini and manage renewal

Can I upgrade from Pro to Suite when renewing?

Yes! You can do both at once:

Best approach:

1. Purchase Suite renewal (includes Pro features + plugins)

2. Your Pro license is replaced with Suite license

3. New expiration date applies

Pricing: Suite renewal is $[X] more than Pro renewal

Questions? Contact support@jpegmini.com

I renewed but it still says "expired" - what's wrong?

Try these steps:

Step 1: Restart JPEGmini

• Quit JPEGmini completely

• Reopen it

• Check About window

Step 2: Check email address matches

• Renewal must use SAME email as original purchase

• Check your receipt - did you use a different email?

Step 3: Wait 10-15 minutes

• License activation can take a few minutes

• Close JPEGmini, wait 15 min, reopen

Step 4: Contact support If still showing expired after 30 minutes:

• Email: support@jpegmini.com

• Include: Order number, activation code, email used

• We'll activate manually (usually within 1 hour)

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Need Help?

Can't Find Your Information?

• Activation code lost? See: "How Do I Retrieve My Activation Code?"

• Can't remember purchase email? Check old emails or contact support

• Want to see invoice? Check email receipt

Contact Support

Email: support@jpegmini.com
Response Time: Usually within 24 hours
Include: Order number, activation code, email used for purchase

Related Articles

• How Do I Retrieve My Activation Code?

• Upgrading from JPEGmini v2 to v3/v4

• How Many Computers Can I Install JPEGmini On?

• JPEGmini Pro vs JPEGmini Pro Suite

• Invalid Activation Code - Troubleshooting

Summary

Remember:

1. ✅ Expired license still works - you just don't get updates

2. ✅ Extension costs less than new license

3. ✅ Same activation code, no reinstall needed

4. ✅ Takes 5 minutes to purchase and activate

5. ✅ Gives you 1 more year of updates

Ready to renew?

👉 [Renew JPEGmini v3 Pro - $[PRICE]]

👉 [Renew JPEGmini v3 Pro Suite - $[PRICE]]

Questions? Email support@jpegmini.com - we're here to help!

Last updated: January 2026