Note: You can evaluate REAPER for 60 days, after which you should purchase a license, which is also managed within this portable folder [1]. To give you the best tips for this download, are you:
Simply copy the entire folder to back up settings and projects.
Open the extracted folder, find the reaper.exe file. Download reaper zip
To make it truly portable, create a blank text file in that same folder and name it reaper_portable.ini [1]. This forces REAPER to store all settings, licenses, and configurations within that folder, rather than in your Windows app data folder. Run REAPER: Double-click reaper.exe to start the program. Why Choose the ZIP/Portable Version? No Registry Changes: It keeps your system clean.
Trying to by avoiding a formal install?
Look for the "portable" link near the download button, or specifically choose the version listed as a .zip file (e.g., reaper7xx_x64.zip ) rather than the .exe installer. Download: Save the ZIP file to your computer. Installing and Running (Portable Method)
Right-click the downloaded .zip file and select "Extract All..." to a folder of your choice (e.g., a folder on your Desktop or directly onto a USB drive). Note: You can evaluate REAPER for 60 days,
Here is a quick guide on how to download and use the REAPER ZIP package. How to Download the REAPER ZIP Package Go to reaper.fm/download.php [1].
