Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 is the professional integrated development environment for individual developers and small teams, providing a powerful code editor, debugging, unit testing, real-time collaboration with Live Share, source control integration and cross-platform development tools for building applications across Windows, web, mobile and cloud platforms.
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 – UK Digital Development Software Licence
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 is a professional integrated development environment (IDE) designed for individual developers and small development teams who need a reliable, full-featured platform for designing, coding, debugging and testing applications on a Windows PC. It is ideal for professional software developers, freelance developers, small teams and anyone who needs a capable development environment for building Windows desktop applications, web applications, mobile apps, cloud services and business software.
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 provides the core professional development feature set of Visual Studio 2019, including a redesigned start window, a powerful code editor with IntelliSense, advanced debugging, unit testing, refactoring tools, source control integration, Visual Studio Live Share for real-time collaboration, ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core web development, Azure cloud development, container tooling and cross-platform mobile development with Xamarin. It supports C#, Visual Basic, C++, F#, JavaScript, TypeScript and Python. As a perpetual licence product, Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 provides reliable development capabilities on a single Windows PC without a recurring subscription fee.
For a complete development setup, you can also explore our Microsoft software range, or explore other Windows licences if you need a compatible operating system.
Important Notice About Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 is a Windows-only application and is not available natively on macOS. It is a perpetual licence product providing lifetime access to the 2019 version without a recurring subscription fee. This product requires a compatible Windows PC and a valid product key for activation. Internet connectivity may be required during the initial activation process.
Why Choose Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019?
- Professional edition of Visual Studio 2019 with the core development toolset for individual developers and small teams
- Supports C#, Visual Basic, C++, F#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python and many other languages
- Redesigned start window for opening and creating projects faster
- Powerful IntelliSense code completion, Roslyn refactoring and code navigation
- Full-featured debugger with breakpoints, watch windows and diagnostic tools
- Built-in unit testing framework with test discovery and code coverage
- Live Share for real-time collaborative editing and debugging
- ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, MVC and Web API support
- Cross-platform mobile development with Xamarin integration
- Azure cloud and container/Docker tooling integrated into the IDE
- Excellent for .NET Framework 4.8, .NET Core 3.x and early .NET 5 development
- Perpetual licence with lifetime access to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019
- Digital delivery by email after order confirmation
Key Features of Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019
- Advanced IDE: A powerful code editor with IntelliSense, Roslyn refactoring, code navigation and a redesigned start window.
- Multi-Language Support: C#, Visual Basic, C++, F#, JavaScript, TypeScript and Python with full language services.
- Advanced Debugging: Breakpoints, conditional breakpoints, watch windows and diagnostic tools.
- Unit Testing: Built-in test framework with test discovery, test execution and code coverage.
- Live Share: Real-time collaborative editing and debugging across machines.
- Source Control Integration: Built-in Git and Team Foundation Server / Azure DevOps support directly in the IDE.
- Web Development: ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core with full publishing tools.
- Cross-Platform Mobile Development: Build for Android and iOS using Xamarin from a shared C# codebase.
- Cloud and Azure Development: Integrated Azure tools for build, debug and deploy.
- Container and Docker Support: Build, run and debug applications inside Linux or Windows containers.
- Refactoring Tools: Rename, extract method, encapsulate field and other safe refactorings.
- Team Collaboration: Azure DevOps, Team Foundation Server and Git integration for team workflows.
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 vs Enterprise 2019, Community 2019, Visual Studio 2022 and Visual Studio Code
| Software | Best For | Main Use |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 | Individual developers and small teams needing core professional development tools | Professional application development with the core IDE, debugging, unit testing and source control integration |
| Microsoft Visual Studio Enterprise 2019 | Enterprise development teams needing the complete development and testing toolset | Enterprise application development with IntelliTrace, Live Unit Testing, load testing, Code Map and architecture validation |
| Microsoft Visual Studio Community 2019 | Individual developers, students and open-source contributors | Free development environment with core features under licence terms |
| Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 or later | Developers needing a 64-bit IDE with updated language and framework support | Modern application development with the latest .NET versions and tooling |
| Visual Studio Code | Developers needing a free lightweight cross-platform code editor | Lightweight code editing with extensions on Windows, Mac and Linux |
Which Software Should You Choose?
- Choose Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 if you are an individual developer or small team needing core professional development tools.
- Choose Microsoft Visual Studio Enterprise 2019 if you need IntelliTrace, Live Unit Testing, load testing, Code Map and architecture validation.
- Choose Microsoft Visual Studio Community 2019 if you are eligible for the free edition.
- Choose a more recent Visual Studio if you need the latest tooling.
- Choose Visual Studio Code for a free lightweight cross-platform code editor.
Recommended Products
- Microsoft Visual Studio Enterprise 2019 – the Enterprise edition with the complete toolset.
- Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2017 – the previous Professional release.
- Microsoft Office Software – explore the full Microsoft productivity range.
- Windows Licences – suitable if you need a compatible Windows operating system.
System Requirements for Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Platform | Windows PC |
| Operating System | Windows 10 version 1703 or higher, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit recommended); Windows Server 2019, 2016, 2012 R2 |
| Processor | 1.8 GHz or faster, dual-core or better recommended |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM minimum; 8 GB RAM recommended |
| Storage | 800 MB to 210 GB available disk space depending on installed features |
| Display | 1280 x 720 minimum; 1366 x 768 or higher recommended |
| Internet | Required for activation, workload downloads and online features |
| Framework | .NET Framework 4.8 and earlier, .NET Core 3.x, .NET 5 |
Delivery and Activation
- Product: Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019
- Platform: Windows PC
- Licence Type: Perpetual digital licence
- Licence Duration: Lifetime access to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019
- Delivery Method: Instant digital delivery by email
- Activation: Activation instructions provided after purchase
- Support: Installation and activation assistance available
How to Get Started
- Complete your order for Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019.
- Receive your product key and activation instructions by email after order confirmation.
- Check that your Windows PC meets the system requirements.
- Download the Visual Studio Professional 2019 installer using the provided instructions.
- Run the installer and select the workloads you need.
- Enter your product key when prompted to activate your perpetual licence.
- Complete the installation and begin developing.
- Contact our support team if you need help.
Who Is Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 For?
- Individual developers and freelancers building applications on .NET Framework and .NET Core
- Small development teams maintaining applications built with Visual Studio 2019
- Web developers building ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core applications
- Developers working with .NET Framework 4.8 and earlier, .NET Core 3.x and .NET 5
- Teams using Azure DevOps or Team Foundation Server
- Users who need a perpetual development environment licence without a subscription
Important Licence Information
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 is a perpetual licence product providing lifetime access to the 2019 version. It does not include upgrades to future versions of Visual Studio and is not a subscription. This product is licensed for use by a single developer. Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 is a Windows-only application.
What is Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019?
A professional IDE providing the core professional toolset for designing, coding, debugging, testing and deploying Windows, web, mobile and cloud applications.
Does Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 work on Windows 10 and Windows 11?
Yes. Visual Studio Professional 2019 is compatible with Windows 10 and runs on Windows 11.
Does Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 work on Mac?
No. Windows-only.
What programming languages does Visual Studio Professional 2019 support?
C#, Visual Basic, C++, F#, JavaScript, TypeScript and Python.
What is the difference between Professional 2019 and Enterprise 2019?
Professional 2019 includes the core professional toolset. Enterprise 2019 adds IntelliTrace, Live Unit Testing, load testing, Code Map and architecture validation.
Does Visual Studio Professional 2019 include Live Share?
Yes. Live Share lets you collaborate on the same project in real time across machines.
Can Visual Studio Professional 2019 build mobile apps?
Yes. Cross-platform mobile development for Android and iOS via Xamarin.
Does Visual Studio Professional 2019 support Docker and containers?
Yes. Container and Docker tooling is built in.
Is Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 a subscription or a perpetual licence?
Perpetual licence. You pay once for lifetime access to the 2019 version.
How will I receive my Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2019 licence?
By email after order confirmation, typically within minutes of payment.
Do you provide installation support?
Yes.
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