> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://motion.mtmograph.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://motion.mtmograph.com/readme/installation.md).

# Installation

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Motion 4 is now part of **Motion Studio**. [Learn More](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com).
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## Summary

**Motion (M⁴)** is an Extension that is compiled into the <mark style="color:blue;">**Motion Installer**</mark> that will automate the installation process.&#x20;

| System  | Name                                                                |
| ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| MacOS   | [`Motion-Installer.pkg`](https://www.mtmograph.com/pages/downloads) |
| Windows | [`Motion-Installer.exe`](https://www.mtmograph.com/pages/downloads) |

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We recommend using the **Motion Installer**, but third-party ZXP-installers and manual installations are also possible. Please see [Troubleshooting](/additional-resources/troubleshooting.md) for alternate steps.&#x20;
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## Get download

After purchase, your License Key(s) and Order Confirmation will be sent to the Purchase Email.&#x20;

1. The <mark style="color:blue;">**Motion Installer**</mark> can be downloaded from the Order Confirmation email.
2. On the Mt. Mograph downloads page: <https://mtmograph.com/pages/downloads>

## Launch installer

![](/files/IgBlzYo9NcCE6VQHKtbW)

### Finalize installation

1. Open the <mark style="color:blue;">**Motion Installer**</mark>, and proceed through the install screens.&#x20;
2. 2\. When the M⁴ packages complete successfully; open Adobe After Effects to [Activate License](/readme/activate-license.md) and finish the setup process.

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If the target application was open during the Motion install, restart the Adobe application to finalize the installation.
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## <mark style="color:red;">Failed install</mark>

In the rare case the Motion Installer fails and your applications meet the [System Requirements](/readme.md#system-requirements), Please see [Troubleshooting](/additional-resources/troubleshooting.md) for alternate step, or [Contact](https://mtmograph.com/pages/contact-us) support.