MP3 Option Authorization & Purchase Information


Where can I find my authorization code from my MP3 Option purchase on the DigiStore?

If you did not print your order confirmation page, or receive your email order confirmation from the DigiStore at the time of purchase with your authorization, most recent purchasers can retrieve it by logging into your account on the DigiStore:

1. Go to the DigiStore
2. Click on "your account" in the menu at the top.
2. Enter your email address and password and click on "Login" if you see that option there.
3. Not all orders will show up there, but recent ones should. If you see one for MP3 Export or MP3 Option, click on "View Order Details"
4. You'll see a copy of your receipt. Look for "Authorization code, serial number or upgrade key (depending on product purchased):" with your authorization code next.

Your MP3 Option authorization code will begin with the letters "CUBS".

About MP3 Option

The MP3 Option software is a paid option purchased separately, and is available online at the DigiStore:

The software costs $19.95 (USD) to cover the codec licensing fee that Digidesign pays to the Fraunhofer Institute for each MP3 Option sold. It is not included with every copy of Pro Tools, because that would raise the cost of every new system and upgrade by @ $20 per person, and not everyone needs this option. So it is a paid option for those that want and need it.

To purchase, please select your country/region from the Region link at the top right of the DigiStore.

Note: If your country/region is not available on the DigiStore, you will need to arrange to purchase the MP3 Option license and authorization from your Local Digidesign Office.

MP3 Option is included with the purchase of the following toolkits:
  • Complete Production Toolkit
  • DV Toolkit 2
  • Music Production Toolkit 2
  • Music Production Toolkit (discontinued original version)

For more information on all current toolkits, see the following:

MP3 Option is not included with other software bundles or Pro Tools software.

If you have previously purchased a license for either MP3 Export or MP3 Option for either Mac or Windows, you do not need to repurchase a new license for MP3 Option. Your authorization for any one of these will work with all of the following:
  • MP3 Export for Mac (Pro Tools 5.0.1 TDM, LE, or Pro Tools FREE)
  • MP3 Export for Windows (Pro Tools 5.0.1 TDM, LE, or Pro Tools FREE)
  • MP3 Option for Mac (all Pro Tools 5.1 and higher systems)
  • MP3 Option for Windows (all Pro Tools 5.1 and higher systems)

MP3 Option — Authorization Code or iLok Authorization?

Please Note: in the "Authorizing the MP3 Export Option" section of the MP3 Option Guide available below, it says the following: "The MP3 Export Option can be authorized using an Authorization Code or iLok License."

iLok authorization of MP3 Option is only available with MP3 Option installation with Pro Tools 7.3 and higher. All earlier versions of MP3 Option require an MP3 Option authorization code.

If you own an iLok USB hardware key (purchased separately) and are using Pro Tools 7.3 or higher, you can purchase the following from the DigiStore:
MP3 Option (iLok authorization Version for Pro Tools 7.3 and higher)

If you do not own an iLok USB key and Pro Tools 7.3 or higher, you would need to purchase the following from the DigiStore:
MP3 Option (Authorization Code Version for Pro Tools 5.0.1 and higher*)
*including Pro Tools 7.3 and 7.4

Download Not Required

If you have Pro Tools HD, TDM, LE, or M-Powered version 6.x or 7.x, there is no reason to download anything from the DigiStore once you have purchased your license for MP3 Option (the DigiStore downloads are only links to the same installation instructions on this web page). You only need your authorization code that begins with "CUBS..." from your DigiStore purchase of either MP3 Export or MP3 Option, or your iLok license for MP3 Option purchased from the DigiStore.

The installer for MP3 Option is part of the Pro Tools installer on all Pro Tools 6 and 7 CDs and major Pro Tools web installers (Pro Tools "CS" updates excluded). To install MP3 Option, check the box next to MP3 Option during Pro Tools installation.
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