Magix ended Xara distribution...

[Marco D]

I have just noticed that the Designer Pro page on the Magix website has been removed, and in its place, there is an announcement that Magix will no longer distribute the desktop version of the program. Does this mean that Xara itself will now distribute the standalone version, or will there be no more versions available other than an annual subscription?

[handrawn]

https://www.magix.info/us/forum/sad-...-x19--1325931/

as linked here:

https://www.talkgraphics.com/showthr...ium-19-version

afaik it is dead

[Jonopen]

A bit more info here:
https://www.magix.com/gb/support/mag...-distribution/

[handrawn]

thanks jono fo that info

as far as I can see:

magix still handle activation and download of purchased software up to and including version 19 via your magix account

but all service queries for these should now go direct to xara, and that would appear to include update service [OCC] queries

if you have not purchased a previous version then the only versions now available to try are the pro+/cloud direct from xara

[Spamiky]

Information for switching and discounts when leaving MAGIX.

https://www.xara.com/welcome/

[handrawn]

XARA:

You should contact Xara for all inquiries regarding products bought directly from Xara. For products bought through Magix or for access to the Magix Service Center, then you need to contact Magix directly

MAGIX:

If you experience any problems with your software, please contact XARA support directly. You can contact them at https://support.xara.com/ or https://www.xara.com/contact-us/. If you have any other problems, such as activating your software or issues with your serial number, we will be happy to provide assistance

so where does that leave those who bought xara designer from magix... xara implies they should go to magix; magix says support should come from xara; as usual it is as clear as mud....

[Jonopen]

End of an era



or start of a new one? - for some perhaps!

No fanfare announcement (or email) from Xara about switching and discounts (why doesn't that surprise me!).

[Boy]

I'm using XDP 19 and have the update service up to May 13, 2024, so the update service will not mean much except having access to the online content catalog (that is, if it works...).

I checked Xara's offer to switch to the plus version. Fifty percent off during the first year and thereafter the full amount of $180. What happened to the lifetime discount for Magix users?

[handrawn]

it was lifetime in the sense that if you took them up on it you got the discount as long as you kept renewing

the lifetime offer itself however was time limited afaik, so now it is too late...

[Boy]

Yeah, probably because the Magix alternative has now fallen away.