Can I program Cyclone V devices without having a license? We have the programming file .sof. we don't want to compile.

Hi @MGhad3​ ,

Yes, you can program .sof file without any license.

Open Quartus with 30- days trial mode or without compilation mode go to Tools-> programmer ->auto detect ->select device->right click and change the file ->click on start.

Intel altera recommended to use programmer from same Quartus version & edition used to generate .sof file.

Let me know if this has helped resolve the issue you are facing or if you need any further assistance.

Regards

Anand