How to Install Sigal on Windows 11

Sigal is a simple yet powerful Python-based static gallery generator that allows you to create beautiful image galleries from your photos. If you are looking to install Sigal on Windows 11, you have come to the right place. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install Sigal on your Windows 11 computer.

Prerequisites

Before you can install Sigal, you need to have the following prerequisites installed on your computer:

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Open the Command Prompt on your Windows 11 computer by pressing the Windows key + R and typing in cmd. Hit Enter to open the Command Prompt.

  2. Use the following command to install Sigal using pip:

    pip install sigal
    

    If you don't have pip installed, you can install it using the following command:

    python -m ensurepip --default-pip
    
  3. Once Sigal is installed, you can use the following command to create a new gallery:

    sigal init my_gallery
    
  4. This will create a new directory called my_gallery with the default settings. You can customize the settings by editing the sigal.conf.py file in the my_gallery directory.

  5. To generate the gallery, use the following command:

    sigal build my_gallery
    
  6. This will generate the gallery in the my_gallery/output directory. You can view the gallery by opening the index.html file in a web browser.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Sigal on your Windows 11 computer and created your first gallery. Enjoy exploring everything that Sigal has to offer!

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