Krpano License |work| May 2026
Prepared for: Developers, Virtual Tour Professionals, and Business Stakeholders Date: April 14, 2026 1. Introduction krpano is a leading software tool for creating interactive 360° virtual tours and panoramic applications. Developed by Klaus Reinfeld (krpano GmbH), it relies on a proprietary license model that balances developer freedom with commercial use restrictions. Understanding the krpano license is essential to avoid legal issues, unexpected costs, or feature limitations. This paper examines the license types, core terms, compliance obligations, and common misconceptions. 2. Overview of krpano Licensing Model krpano is not open-source . It uses a per-license, per-developer model with two primary commercial licenses:
| License Type | Target User | Key Restriction | |--------------|-------------|----------------| | | Hobbyists, testing | Watermark, limited export, no commercial use | | krpano License (Standard) | Professional developers | Remove watermark, commercial use allowed | | krpano License + Premium Features | Advanced projects | Adds Video, WebVR/XR, Multiresolution droplet, etc. | krpano license