Lura is an open-source project that helps in reducing the size of images while maintaining their quality. It is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Lura on your Windows 11 system.
Prerequisites:
- A Windows 11 computer
- An internet connection
Step 1: Download the Lura installer
- Go to the official Lura website and navigate to the "Download" page.
- Choose the Windows version of Lura that matches your system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).
- Click the "Download" button to save the installer file to your local system.
Step 2: Run the Lura installer
- Locate the downloaded installer file in your "Downloads" folder.
- Double-click the file to run the installer.
- Select your preferred language and click "OK".
- Accept the license agreement and click "Next".
- Choose the destination folder where you want to install Lura and click "Next". The default location is fine for most users.
- Customize the installation options if needed and click "Next" to proceed.
- Click "Install" to start the installation process.
- Wait for the installation process to complete. This will take a few minutes.
Step 3: Verify Lura installation
- Once the installation completes, click "Finish" to exit the installer.
- Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell on your Windows 11 system by pressing Win + X and selecting an option from the contextual menu.
- Type
lura --version at the command prompt and press Enter.
- If Lura is installed correctly, you will see the version number displayed in the command output.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Lura on your Windows 11 computer. You can now use Lura to compress images and reduce their size.
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