This article explains the steps to install QGIS on MAC OSX using homebrew cask

  • App Name – QGIS
  • App Version – 3.12.2
  • App url – https://www.qgis.org/
  • App dmg file – packagedmglink
  • App appcast link – https://qgis.org/downloads/macos/qgis-macos-pr.sha256sum

Steps To Install QGIS

  • Open Spotlight search using “command + space” button and type “Terminal“. Then press “return/enter” key. This will open terminal.

    spotlight search terminal

  • Run the following command in terminal to install brew cask

    ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)" < /dev/null 2> /dev/null ; brew install caskroom/cask/brew-cask 2> /dev/null

    Install brew cask on mac

  • Now install QGIS with the following command

    brew install --cask qgis

  • QGIS is installed now and ready to use!