This document outlines the steps to download and install Zim 8.50 on your desktop computer and ZimQt on all supported devices.
Zim 8.50 and ZimQt are only distributed as downloads on the Zim website.
Registering a user account on the website is the easiest and most convenient way to have access to most downloads.
A registered account on the Zim website gives you access to:
A fully-functional evaluation copy of Zim 8.50 (for either Windows or Unix) valid for 30 days.
License-free Zim 8.50 components: Zim IDE, Zim JDBD/ODBC drivers, Zim Thin Client and ZimQt.
The Zim Developer Forum, where you will be able to post comments and questions and interact with our development team and other Zim users.
For more information, see Creating a User Account on the Zim Website.
Before installing Zim 8.50 and ZimQt, ensure that your computer or mobile device is properly configured:
Pre-Installation steps for Windows
Pre-Installation steps for Unix
Pre-Installation steps for ZimQt on Linux
Download Zim 8.50 installation packages (including ZimQt) for Windows or Unix.
Install Zim 8.50 (including ZimQt) for Windows or Unix.