Visit the BIRT 4.23.0 Release Page and look for the "All-in-One" archive for your operating system (Windows, Linux, or macOS).
Simply extract the ZIP or TAR.GZ file to a folder on your drive (ensure the path has no spaces) and run the eclipse.exe or birt.exe executable. 2. RCP Report Designer (Lightweight)
To get started, you can download the latest version of the (currently v4.23.0 as of March 2026) directly from the Official Eclipse BIRT Downloads Page . How to Download and Install Eclipse Report Designer
Depending on your workflow, you can choose between a standalone application or a plugin for your existing Eclipse IDE.
This is a pre-configured version of the Eclipse IDE that includes all the necessary BIRT plugins.
The project provides a powerful open-source reporting system used by developers to create data visualizations that integrate seamlessly into Java and Java EE applications.
The version is a stripped-down, simplified designer that removes Java development perspectives to focus solely on report creation.