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# Installation Process

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After completing your purchase, you’re just a few steps away from using Aperty. Follow the instructions below to download, install, and set up the software on your device. This guide will help you navigate the installation process smoothly, whether you’re using Windows or Mac.

1. **Download the Software**: After the purchase, you’ll receive email with the link to download the installer. Moreover, you can also download the app in your Skylum account, from the [My software tab](https://skylum.com/account/my-software?utm_source=support\&utm_medium=organic\&utm_campaign=content)**.**
2. **Run the Installer**:
   * For **Windows**: Double-click the installer file (.exe) and follow the on-screen prompts to install the software.
   * For **Mac**: Open the installer file (.dmg), drag the Aperty icon into the Applications folder, and complete the installation.
3. **Follow Setup Instructions**: \
   Double-click the Aperty installer. You’ll see an installation screen:

* Click the ***‘Accept’*** button to proceed with the installation.
* If you use Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Lightroom Classic and wish to use Aperty as a plugin, you’ll have the option to install the plugin on the next screen:

**This step is not obligatory:** if you don’t use these applications, simply click ‘Install’ to continue without installing the plugin.

* Once the installation is complete, click the ***‘Launch’*** button to open Aperty.

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* **From Desktop**: After installation, simply double-click the Aperty icon on your desktop (or in the Applications folder on Mac).
* **From the Start Menu** (Windows): You can also launch Aperty by clicking on the Start Menu, searching for "Aperty," and selecting the application from the list.


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