# How to Set Up Universal Google Image Bulk Downloader Pro (Step-by-Step)

Setting up Universal Google Image Bulk Downloader Pro involves a straightforward five-step process. First, ensure you have Python 3.8 or higher and Google Chrome installed on your computer. Next, clone the project repository from GitHub by running the command "git clone https://github.com/hariompatel61/universal-image-downloader.git" in your terminal, then navigate into the project directory using "cd universal-image-downloader".

The second step requires installing all necessary dependencies via pip using the command "pip install -r requirements.txt". This command installs everything listed in the requirements.txt file, which includes packages like undetected-chromedriver, selenium, pandas, openpyxl, Pillow, requests, and more.

The third step involves preparing your data file. The tool requires either an Excel or CSV file with a list of items for which you want to download images. While a simple list of item names is accepted, you can also include additional columns for more specific search results. The tool has smart header detection, so messy sheets won't be a problem.

Fourth, after the first run, a config.json file is generated. This file is where you can customize various settings such as prioritizing which stock photo sites to use, setting minimum resolution requirements, and specifying tasks for different data files with unique search contexts. The job-queue structure allows you to process multiple spreadsheets with different search logic in a single run.

Finally, you can start the script using the included RUN_DOWNLOAD.bat file on Windows, or run it directly from your terminal. During the first run, you may be prompted to solve a CAPTCHA if one appears, after which session cookies are saved locally to avoid future prompts. The script handles common issues such as session errors or skipped items, providing a hands-free experience that respects rate limits to prevent IP bans.