While it's always exciting to use the latest and greatest software, there are some good reasons to use old versions of Hitfilm:
| Myth | Truth | |------|-------| | “2021 Express has no watermark” | ✅ True – same as newer Express. | | “Pro 2021 licenses work on 2024” | ❌ False – each major version needs its own license. | | “You can’t install 2021 on Windows 11” | ✅ False – works fine (compatibility mode rarely needed). | hitfilm old versions 2021
When Artlist acquired FXhome in 2021, the initial promise was —but that quickly changed. The following year saw a complete shift from perpetual licenses to a subscription model. HitFilm Express , the beloved free edition with full 4K output, was discontinued and replaced with a "basic" version limited to 1080p exports. These changes triggered significant backlash from the community, and in January 2025, Artlist discontinued all FXhome applications, marking the end of an era. While it's always exciting to use the latest