# Download Application as Zip

You can download an application present in the application catalog.

The application is downloaded as a ZIP file.

You must be a self-service user or an administrator to perform this operation.

To download an application, follow the steps given below.

1. Log in to Clarity.
2. Click Applications in the left panel.
3. Click Application Catalog tab.
4. Click the Download icon on the Application tile.

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The application zip is downloaded to the user’s local computer.


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