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## Getting started
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Welcome to Processing! Start by visiting [https://processing.org/download](https://processing.org/download) and selecting the Mac, Windows, or Linux version, depending on what machine you have. Installation on each machine is straightforward:
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Welcome to Processing!
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- On Windows, you'll have an installer. Double-click it, and Processing will be installed. After installation, you can find Processing in the start menu or on your desktop. Double-click the icon to start.
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- The macOS version is an installer image. Double-click it and drag the Processing icon to the Applications folder. Then launch Processing by double-clicking the icon in the Applications folder
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- The Linux and Raspberry Pi versions are available on the Snap Store. Installation instructions for Snap and Processing are available on the store page.
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_Note: For older Processing versions (4.3.4 or earlier), see the [legacy installation instructions](https://github.com/processing/processing4/wiki/Legacy-Installation-Instructions-(pre-4.4)) instead._
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With any luck, the main Processing window will now be visible. Everyone's setup is different, so if the program didn't start, or you're otherwise stuck, visit the [troubleshooting](https://github.com/processing/processing4/wiki/Troubleshooting) page for possible solutions.
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To begin, [download the latest version of Processing](https://processing.org/download).
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- On **Windows**, Processing comes as a `.msi` installer file. Locate the file in your Downloads folder and double-click it to install Processing.
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- On **macOS**, Processing comes as a `.dmg` disk image. Open the file from your Downloads folder, then drag the Processing icon to your Applications folder.
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- On **Linux** and **Raspberry Pi**, Processing is available on the Snap Store. The download page will redirect you there. Follow the installation instructions on the Snap Store page.
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After the installation is complete, launch Processing by double-clicking the icon. On Windows and Linux, you can find it in the Start menu or on your desktop. On macOS, it should be in the Applications folder.
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With any luck, the main Processing window will now be visible. However, if the program didn't start, or you're otherwise stuck, visit the [troubleshooting](https://github.com/processing/processing4/wiki/Troubleshooting) page for possible solutions.
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![The Processing Development Environment.](./Fig_02_01.png)
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