Bog's WorldPainter Guide

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Installation ​

Install Java ​

WorldPainter is compatible with MacOS, Windows, and Linux/UNIX-based operating systems that support at least Java 17. If you do not have the Java Runtime Environment installed, consult the guide below.

Windows ​

Download the .MSI file here: https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases?version=25&os=windows&arch=any&mode=filter.

macOS ​

For newer aarch64-based (Apple Silicon) Macs, download the .PKG file here: https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases?version=25&os=mac&arch=aarch64&mode=filter.

For older x64-based (Intel) Macs, download the .PKG file here: https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases?version=25&os=mac&arch=x64&mode=filter.

Debian and Ubuntu ​

This applies to operating systems based on Debian or Ubuntu, including Linux Mint, ZorinOS, and Pop!_OS.

Run the following command in a terminal:

bash
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get -y install openjdk-17-jdk

Fedora ​

Run the following command in a terminal:

bash
sudo dnf install java-17-openjdk

Install WorldPainter ​

Go to https://worldpainter.net and select the download for your operating system. Open the installer or package and follow the steps to install WorldPainter.

Troubleshooting ​

If you have trouble installing the program using one of the installers, you can download installerless/portable archives here on https://worldpainter.net. Note that these are not recommended and unsupported!