How to Install HRConvert2 on Windows 10

HRConvert2 is a free and open source software that allows users to convert various image and video formats. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps needed to install HRConvert2 on your Windows 10 computer.

Step 1: Install Git

Git is a version control system that is used to manage various open source projects, including HRConvert2. To install Git, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Git website at https://git-scm.com/downloads.
  2. Choose the appropriate version for your Windows 10 computer.
  3. Once the download is complete, run the installation program and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Step 2: Clone the HRConvert2 Repository

After installing Git, it's time to clone the HRConvert2 repository. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell.
  2. Change the current directory to the folder where you want to clone the HRConvert2 repository.
  3. Type the following command and press Enter: git clone https://github.com/zelon88/HRConvert2.git
  4. Wait for the repository to be cloned.

Step 3: Install HRConvert2 Dependencies

HRConvert2 requires some additional software to be able to work properly. These dependencies can be installed using Chocolatey, a package manager for Windows. Follow these steps to install Chocolatey and the required dependencies:

  1. Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter to install Chocolatey: Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))
  3. Type the following command and press Enter to install the required dependencies: choco install -y ffmpeg imagemagick ghostscript

Step 4: Run HRConvert2

Now that HRConvert2 and its dependencies are installed, it's time to run the software. Follow these steps to run HRConvert2:

  1. Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell.
  2. Change the current directory to the HRConvert2 repository folder by typing cd HRConvert2 and pressing Enter.
  3. Once you're inside the HRConvert2 folder, type .\bin\HRConvert2.exe and press Enter to launch the software.

That's it! You've successfully installed and run HRConvert2 on your Windows 10 computer. Enjoy converting your files!