The official way to get qmake for any platform is through the Qt Online Installer.
If you prefer using command-line tools or package managers, use these methods: download qmake
Visit the official Qt Download page and choose the "Open Source" or "Commercial" version. The official way to get qmake for any
Once finished, the qmake executable is found in your installation directory: Windows: C:\Qt\[Version]\[Compiler]\bin\qmake.exe . macOS/Linux: ~/Qt/[Version]/[Compiler]/bin/qmake . 2. Platform-Specific Installation Methods macOS/Linux: ~/Qt/[Version]/[Compiler]/bin/qmake
During installation, you must select at least one Qt version (e.g., Qt 6.5) and a compiler toolchain (like MinGW for Windows or Clang for Mac).
You will need a Qt Account to run the installer.
To , you must install the Qt Framework , as qmake is not distributed as a standalone tool. Whether you are working on Windows, macOS, or Linux, the "download" process involves selecting the appropriate Qt package that includes this build automation tool. 1. Download qmake via the Qt Online Installer (Recommended)