Here is a step-by-step installation manual for installing Poppler 24.02.0 on Windows:

Poppler 24.02.0 Installation Manual

Step 1: Download and Extract the Poppler Zip File

  1. Download the Poppler 24.02.0 zip file from the official website or a trusted source.
  2. Save the zip file to your computer, for example, to the desktop.

Step 2: Extract the Poppler Files

  1. Right-click on the zip file and select “Extract All” (or “Extract Files” in older versions of Windows).
  2. Choose a location to extract the files, for example, C:.
  3. Click “Extract” to begin the extraction process.

Step 3: Add the Poppler Bin Directory to the System Path

  1. Right-click on the Start button (or Press the Windows key + X) and select “System”.
  2. Click on “Advanced system settings” on the right side of the window.
  3. Click on “Environment Variables”.
  4. Under “System Variables”, scroll down and find the “Path” variable, then click “Edit”.
  5. Click “New” and enter the following path: C:\poppler-24.02.0\Library\bin
  6. Click “OK” to close all the windows.

Step 4: Verify the Installation

  1. Open a new Command Prompt or PowerShell window.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter: dt_PdfToPngFile -h
  3. If Poppler is installed correctly, you should see the Poppler version number, for example: poppler 24.02.0.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • If you encounter any issues during the installation process, try restarting your computer and then retrying the installation.
  • If you are unable to find the Poppler bin directory, check that you extracted the files to the correct location (C:\poppler-24.02.0\Library\bin).
  • If you encounter any issues with the installation, you can try reinstalling Poppler or seeking help from the Poppler community or a Windows expert.

That’s it! You should now have Poppler 24.02.0 installed on your Windows system.