Installing OpenRefine

Summary

How to install OpenRefine: An open-source application for cleaning up messy data and transform it from one format into another. It is frequently used by the University Libraries.

Body

Issue/Question

How do I install OpenRefine?

Environment

  • Windows
  • MacOS

Cause

The University Libraries use OpenRefine for data analysis, data organization, and metadata development.

Resolution

MacOS

  1. Download OpenRefine​
  2. Double-Click the install file
  3. Drag icon into Applications
  4. Double-Click OpenRefine
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Windows

  1. Download OpenRefine Windows kit with embedded Java
  2. Click  in the taskbar to open File Explorer
  3. Double-Click Downloads
  4. Right-Click the downloaded file
  5. Click Extract All
  6. Type C:\Program Files (x86)\OpenRefine in the text box
  7. Check Show extracted files when complete
  8. Click Extract
  9. Double-Click openrefine.exe

Details

Details

Article ID: 7165
Created
Mon 4/25/22 12:09 PM
Modified
Thu 5/12/22 2:29 PM
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