Claris

Buying guide by the SuperKeyStore team · Updated November 5, 2026

Buy Claris Software Licenses at SuperKeyStore

Claris is the Apple subsidiary that develops FileMaker, a low-code platform for building custom database apps. With FileMaker you design forms, lists, reports and scripts that fit the way your team works, without writing a full application from scratch. Small businesses, schools, clinics, nonprofits and in-house IT teams use it to replace spreadsheets and paper processes.

This brand page lists three FileMaker releases: Claris FileMaker Pro 2026, Claris FileMaker Pro 18 Advanced and Claris FileMaker Pro 13. After payment you receive a license key and a link to the official download by email, usually within minutes.

Why buy a Claris FileMaker license?

FileMaker Pro gives one person or a small team a practical way to organize data and automate routine work:

1. Custom apps without heavy coding: You lay out screens with drag and drop and add logic with script steps. A working inventory, contact or invoicing app can be built by someone who is not a professional developer.
2. Relational data in one file: Tables, relationships, calculations and layouts live together in one database file. This makes a FileMaker solution easy to copy, back up and move to another computer.
3. Works on Mac and Windows: FileMaker Pro runs on both macOS and Windows, and the same database file opens on either system. Mixed offices can share one solution.
4. Mobile access with FileMaker Go: Apps you build can be opened on iPhone and iPad with the free FileMaker Go app. Field staff can view and edit records away from the desk.
5. Import, export and reporting: FileMaker imports Excel and CSV files and exports to common formats such as PDF. Sub-summary reports and charts turn raw records into readable overviews.

What are the main features of Claris FileMaker?

FileMaker Pro combines a database engine, a layout designer and a scripting language in one application:

1. Layout mode

Layout mode lets you place fields, buttons, portals and charts on a canvas. Office managers can design data-entry screens that look like their paper forms, without writing code.

2. Script workspace

Scripts are built from a list of ready-made steps such as Go to Layout, Set Field or Send Mail. They automate routine work like creating invoices or archiving old records.

3. Relationships graph

The relationships graph shows how tables connect, for example customers to orders and orders to line items. This structure keeps data consistent and avoids typing the same information twice.

4. Calculations and summary fields

Calculation fields compute totals, dates and text automatically, and summary fields add up values across records. Reports stay correct as soon as data changes.

5. Sharing and security

Accounts and privilege sets control who may view, edit or delete records. A small team can share a file over the local network, and larger groups can move it to FileMaker Server.

Which Claris FileMaker product is right for you?

For new projects on a current Mac or Windows PC, choose FileMaker Pro 2026; older releases suit users who maintain existing solutions on older systems. Check the system requirements of each release before you order, since older versions do not support the newest operating systems.

From FileMaker 19 onward, Claris folded the former Advanced tools into the standard FileMaker Pro product. That is why the 2026 release has no separate Advanced edition.

What are the system requirements for Claris FileMaker?

FileMaker Pro runs on recent versions of macOS and 64-bit Windows; check each product's System Requirements tab for the exact versions supported by your release.

Older releases such as FileMaker Pro 13 were built for older operating systems and may not install on the newest macOS or Windows.

How do you download and activate Claris FileMaker?

1. Order: Add the FileMaker version you need to the cart and complete checkout.
2. Check your email: You receive the license key and download link, usually within minutes. Some orders take up to 24 hours because of a security check.
3. Download: Get the installer for your system from the Claris website using the link in the email.
4. Enter the key: Run the installer and enter your license key when FileMaker Pro asks for it.

What happens to my Claris FileMaker license if I reinstall or format my computer?

Your license stays valid. After reinstalling the system, download the installer again and enter the same license key. Keep the email with your key in a safe place, and back up your .fmp12 database files separately, because formatting a disk deletes them.

Can I move a Claris FileMaker license to a new PC or Mac?

Yes, you can move the license by uninstalling FileMaker Pro from the old computer and installing it on the new one with the same key. FileMaker Pro installers exist for both macOS and Windows, and database files work on either system. Use the license on one computer at a time unless the product page states otherwise.

What if my Claris key does not work?

Email our support team with your order number and a screenshot of the error message. We check the key and send a replacement key or issue a refund as set out in the Refund Policy.

Frequently asked questions about Claris FileMaker

Is FileMaker Pro a one-time purchase or a subscription?

It depends on the product you order. Check the product page for the license term before checkout; the term is stated there.

Does FileMaker Pro work on both Mac and Windows?

Yes, FileMaker Pro is available for macOS and Windows. Database files created on one system open on the other.

Can I open old FileMaker files in FileMaker Pro 2026?

Yes, files in the .fmp12 format, used since FileMaker 12, open directly in newer versions. Very old files in earlier formats must be converted first.

What is the difference between FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Pro Advanced?

Up to version 18, Advanced added developer tools such as the Script Debugger and custom functions. Since version 19 those tools are part of FileMaker Pro itself.

Do I need FileMaker Server to share a database?

For a few users on a local network, FileMaker Pro can host a file itself. Larger teams and remote access usually need FileMaker Server or Claris FileMaker Cloud, which are licensed separately.

Can FileMaker databases be used on the web?

Yes, with FileMaker Server or FileMaker Cloud you can publish layouts through WebDirect in a browser. FileMaker Pro alone does not provide web publishing for other users.

Can I import my Excel spreadsheets into FileMaker?

Yes, FileMaker imports XLSX and CSV files and can create a new table from them. Column names become field names that you can adjust afterwards.

Do I need programming skills to use FileMaker Pro?

No, basic apps can be built with layouts and simple scripts. Programming experience helps for complex logic, integrations and the FileMaker Data API.

Is there an iPhone version of FileMaker?

Yes, FileMaker Go is a free app for iPhone and iPad. It opens databases you create with FileMaker Pro.

Browse Claris Software Licenses by type

All Claris products on SuperKeyStore are listed under PDF & Office Tools Licenses, together with other productivity software. Questions before you buy are answered on the FAQ page, or you can reach us through Contact.

What do you get after buying Claris licenses at SuperKeyStore?

You get an email with your license key, the official download link and step-by-step activation instructions. These items are included with every order:

• License key: the product key for the edition, term and number of devices named on the product page.
• Official download: a link to the installer on the developer's own website.
• Activation guide: the steps to install and activate the software, also shown in the Download & Activation tab.
• Order history: the key stays in your confirmation email and under My account.
• Email support: help with installation or activation from our support team.

Why buy software licenses from SuperKeyStore?

SuperKeyStore sells digital license keys with email delivery, secure checkout and a clear policy for faulty keys. The main reasons customers order here are:

1. Digital delivery: no shipping; the key usually arrives by email within minutes of payment, and some orders get a security check of up to 24 hours.
2. Clear product details: every product page states the edition, platform, license term and number of devices.
3. Replacement or refund: if a key does not work, you get a working key or your money back, as set out in the Refund Policy.
4. Secure payment: payments are processed by the payment provider; SuperKeyStore does not store full card details.

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