# Pro and subscriptions

How Shotwell Pro changes exports, how billing works, and where to restore or manage purchases.

## What Pro changes

- Free save, copy, and share exports include a Shotwell watermark.
- Shotwell Pro removes that watermark from those export actions.
- Export format and size controls stay available either way.

## Where to open Pro

You can reach Shotwell Pro from:

- `Settings` -> `Shotwell Pro`
- Upgrade prompts shown around export flows

If Pro is already active, Shotwell can show billing status and a manage-subscription path instead of an upgrade prompt.

## Plans and offers

- Shotwell Pro can show yearly and monthly plans.
- If a free trial or introductory offer is available for your App Store account and current offering, Shotwell shows it automatically.
- Purchases are handled by the App Store.

## Restore and manage purchases

| Action              | Where to use it                        | Result                                                              |
|---------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Restore purchases    | `Settings` or the Pro screen          | Re-checks the current App Store account for existing Pro access     |
| Manage subscription  | Settings or the Pro screen when available | Opens App Store subscription settings                               |

## Legal and billing details

- The Pro screen links to the [Privacy Policy](/content/privacy/index.html) and [Terms of Use](/content/terms/index.html).
- Auto-renewing subscriptions keep renewing until canceled in the App Store.
- Cancel before the current billing period ends if you do not want renewal.

## Common issues

### I paid, but exports still have a watermark

1. Open `Settings`.
2. Use `Restore purchases`.
3. Return to the editor and export again.

### I cannot open subscription settings

- Make sure your device can open App Store subscription links.
- Retry from `Settings` -> `Shotwell Pro`.
- If it still fails, contact [support](/content/docs/help/support/index.html).