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

You can also download just the Programmer if you don't want to download and install the full Quartus software:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/programmable/downloads/download-center.html

Click "Select by Software" and then choose "Programming Software."

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