HitFilm 2 Express is no longer for sale, so unless you have already purchased a license then you will not be able to activate this software.

Step 1: Uninstall any existing copies

Firstly, uninstall any existing copies of HitFilm 2 Express that you might already have on your computer.

Step 2: Download the installer

Click the download link below to download the installer to your computer. Make sure you select the correct version for your operating system.

Windows Installers

Version OS Filesize Release Date
Download 2.0.3010 » Windows 115MB 17th Jun 2014
Download 2.0.2603 » Windows 115MB 7th Feb 2014
Download 2.0.2522 » Windows 115MB 23rd Jan 2014
Download 2.0.2511 » Windows 115MB 20th Jan 2014
Download 2.0.2217 » Windows 115MB 4th Nov 2013
Download 2.0.1618 » Windows 115MB 2nd May 2013
Download 2.0.1425 » Windows 115MB 5th Mar 2013
Download 2.0.1115 » Windows 115MB 22nd Nov 2012
Download 2.0.1024 » Windows 115MB 1st Nov 2012

Mac Installers

Version OS Filesize Release Date
Download 2.0.0150 » Mac 80MB 23rd Apr 2015
Download 2.0.0149 » Mac 80MB 14th Feb 2014
Download 2.0.0146 » Mac 80MB 22nd Jan 2014
Download 2.0.0145 » Mac 115MB 20th Jan 2014

Step 3: Run the installer

Run the HitFilm 2 Express installer file on your computer by double clicking on its file icon (this requires administrator privileges on your computer). Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Step 4: Activate the software

  • Launch the program
  • Choose activate from the options when asked to activate, try or buy.
  • If you already have a FXhome website account sign in with your details, otherwise choose to create an account.
  • Follow the on screen instructions.

Step 5: Finished

HitFilm 2 Express is now ready for you to use!