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# Setup Jaspersoft Studio

## Download Jaspersoft Studio version 6.2.1

* Follow [this link to the Jaspersoft Studio download page.](http://community.jaspersoft.com/project/jaspersoft-studio/releases)
* Download version 6.2.1 (either the Windows or Mac version)
  * It's important to use the correct version of JasperSoft Studio for two reasons:  
    1. Your version of JasperSoft studio needs to match the version on our servers.  
    2. Version 6.2.1 is the most stable/bug-free version of Jaspersoft Studio at this time.  Dealing with the bugs in the more recent versions will make it more difficult for you to learn how to use JasperSoft Studio.  
  * We will make an announcement and update our documentation when it's time to upgrade to a more recent version.  

**What is Jaspersoft Studio?**

Jaspersoft Studio is a free, open source, eclipse-based **report designer** for JasperReports and JasperReports Server. Users can create very sophisticated layouts containing charts, images, subreports, crosstabs and much more. Access your data through Illuminate Custom Reports or ODBC Postgres connection.