✅ Step-by-Step: Install QGIS on Windows

🟢 Step 1: Visit the Official QGIS Website

🔗 Go to: https://qgis.org/en/site/forusers/download.html

🟢 Step 2: Choose the Windows Installer

You’ll see two main installer options:

✅ Recommended:

QGIS Standalone Installer (Latest Release)

• Example: QGIS-3.xx.x-1-Setup-x86_64.exe

• Click to Download the Standalone Installer.

⚠️ Other Options:

• OSGeo4W Network Installer (for advanced users only – not recommended for beginners).

🟢 Step 3: Run the Installer

Once downloaded:

1. Double-click the .exe file.

2. If prompted by Windows, click Yes to allow it to make changes.

🟢 Step 4: Follow Installation Wizard

1. Welcome Screen → Click Next

2. License Agreement → Click I Agree

3. Choose Installation Folder (default is OK) → Click Next

4. Select Components → Keep default settings → Click Next

5. Start Installation → Click Install

It will take a few minutes to install.

🟢 Step 5: Finish Installation

• Click Finish when complete.

• A QGIS shortcut will appear on your desktop.

🟢 Step 6: Launch QGIS

• Double-click the QGIS Desktop icon (e.g., QGIS 3.36 LTR or QGIS 3.xx).

🎉 You’re Ready!

You now have the latest QGIS version installed on your Windows PC.

📌 Optional:

• To install older versions, scroll down on the QGIS download page.

• You can also install the Long Term Release (LTR) version for stability if needed for government/academic use.