Quartus II Web Edition Software Licenses
Beginning with version 8.1, a license file is no longer required for this or future versions of Quartus® II Web Edition software. ModelSim®-Altera® Starter Edition software does not require a license file.
Get a license for previous versions (prior to version 8.1) of the Quartus II Web Edition software and the ModelSim-Altera Web Edition software.
Altera Software Subscription Licenses

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Development Kit License Request
If you need to get a license for a Development Kit, go to the licenses for RoHS-compliant kits page.
University Program License Request
Get a Quartus II software license for students and universities.
MAX+PLUS® II software aims to support only legacy designs. MAX+PLUS II software does not support MAX® II CPLDs, Cyclone® series FPGAs, or Stratix® series FPGAs. Quartus II software is Altera's primary development software and supports Altera's newest device families and most older device families. Download the free Quartus II Web Edition software today.
- MAX+PLUS II software for students and universities
- Applies to MAX+PLUS II Student Edition software or MAX+PLUS II software for University Program members
