1. Identify Your Operating System and Architecture

Before downloading, determine your system's architecture. Most modern Windows and macOS computers use X64 or ARM64 processors. Linux systems typically use x86_64. If you are unsure, check your system settings. The OpenCraftTools page lists files for Windows ARM64, X64, and X86; macOS Universal; and Linux aarch64 and x86_64. Selecting the wrong architecture will result in an installer that cannot run on your machine.

2. Choose the Correct File Format

Windows users can choose between a portable zip file and an MSI installer. The portable zip is a standalone application that does not require system installation, while the MSI installs the software into your system directory. macOS users should download the universal DMG file, which works on both Intel and Apple Silicon chips. Linux users have several options including .deb for Debian-based systems, .rpm for Red Hat-based systems, AppImage for portable usage, Flatpak for sandboxed environments, and tar.gz for manual installation. Choose the format that matches your preferred workflow.

3. Download the Package Directly from GitHub

All download links on the OpenCraftTools page redirect directly to the official GitHub release. The site does not mirror the installer files, ensuring you receive the authentic binary. Click the download link for your selected file. The file sizes range from 4.5 MB for the web static catalog to 21.1 MB for the macOS universal package. Wait for the download to complete fully before proceeding to verification.

4. Verify File Integrity

Security should always come first. The source page notes that you can verify your download using the SHA256SUMS.txt file. Download this file from the same GitHub release and use a hash verification tool on your system to compare the hash of your downloaded installer against the official sum. If the hashes do not match, delete the file and download it again. This step protects against corrupted downloads or tampered files.

5. Install and Launch

Once verified, run the installer. On Windows, double-click the MSI or extract the portable zip. On macOS, open the DMG and drag the application to your applications folder. On Linux, use your package manager or terminal to install the chosen format. After installation, launch ArtCraft Launcher. It runs locally on your device, and the workflow does not overwrite your selected source files. No account creation is required to start using the launcher.

Checklist

• Confirm your CPU architecture (X64, ARM64, or x86) before selecting a file
• Select the file format that matches your OS installer type (MSI, DMG, deb, rpm, etc.)
• Download the file directly via the link provided on OpenCraftTools
• Verify the SHA256 hash of the downloaded file matches the official record
• Run the installer with appropriate permissions for your operating system
• Launch the application to confirm it starts without errors