![]() It is also recommended that you install the latest release rather than the long term release so that you have access to the latest QGIS features. The 64bit version is recommended for almost all users, unless you are attempting to install the software on a extremely old computer that has a 32 bit processor. You will also notice that, even once you have selected your operating system you may still see up to 4 options to choose from: for Windows you can select a 32 bit or 64 bit version of QGIS and for both Windows and Mac you can select the latest release of the software or an older, more stable long-term support release. For this reason, it is important to select the QGIS version appropriate for your operating system on the Download page. QGIS is unique among the major desktop GIS software applications in that it can run on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers. This will take you to the Download page where you have the abilities to select which version of QGIS you would like to install. In your web browser, navigate to and click on the large green "Download Now" button that you see near the center of the page. If you have a Mac, check to see if you have the latest release of MacOS installed and if there are any system updates or security patches available, download and install them before moving on to the next step below. If you are using a Windows PC, check to see if any Windows updates are available and install them before proceeding. I’ll try to keep this article updated with the most recent information.Prior to downloading QGIS it is recommended that you check to verify that your operating system is up to date. These instructions are generally correct for QGIS installations and updates but some details may be slightly different for future QGIS versions. The QGIS installers and install process change slightly over time. Once the installation is complete, QGIS will be updated to the latest version.Click ‘Finish’ when the installation is complete.Installation time will partially depend on your internet connection. The more packages you select, the longer it takes. The installation will take quite awhile to complete. ![]() After you agree to all the licensing the installation will begin. When prompted, read and agree to the license terms for the different packages.At a minimum you should select QGIS or QGIS LTR. Select a URL to download from and click ‘Next’.Select ‘Express Install’ and click ‘Next’.Double-click the downloaded installer to run the install program.Download the QGIS OSGeo4W Network Installer.Update or Install QGIS with the OSGeo4W Network Installer Once the installation is complete you can open QGIS and begin working!.Click ‘Install’ and the installation will proceed to completion.Choose the installation location and shortcut options, then click ‘Next’.Read and agree to the license terms and click ‘Next’.The installer will open to a welcome message, click ‘Next’.Run the installation program once it has completed downloading.The installation file is quite large so it will probably take a little while to download. Download the standalone installer for your desired QGIS version.Installing QGIS with the Standalone Installer The installation process is a little different using the standalone installer (for new installs) and the network installer (for updating an existing install) so I’ll walk through the process for each. The network installer can also be used for a new installation. If you already have QGIS installed and are updating to a newer version you will want to use the OSGeo4W Network Installer (see image below). You can choose the latest release, which will be the most up-to-date and have the most features, or the long-term release, which is more stable but will have fewer features. On the QGIS downloads page, you will see a few different installer options.įor new users (or users that don’t already have QGIS installed on their machine) the best option is the QGIS standalone installer (see image below). Go to and navigate to the downloads page. The installation and update processes are simple. ![]() Using the workflow to update QGIS can save you time so that you’re only installing the new software components. There are two different options for installing QGIS and the installation process can be a little different if you’re installing for the first time or updating to a newer version. QGIS is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. In my opinion, it’s the best free GIS software there is and even outperforms expensive, enterprise software in some instances (looking at you ESRI). QGIS is an amazingly powerful, free GIS software. ![]()
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