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I'm trying to convert svg images to png from the command line. I know I can do that using inkscape. But I can't run it because I can't figure out where it is.

If I open the start menu and type it, it finds it immediately, and I have it pinned to the start menu, but there doesn't seem to be any hint to where the file is actually located. I can right click some of the other files and select more>>open file location, but it's not an option on Inkscape.

I've copied a shortcut from there, which seems to be linking to something called 25415Inkscape.Inkscape_9waqn51p1ttv2!!INKSCAPE or something like that, but it won't show me the full link. I've tried running it from the shortcut, but command line arguments don't seem to work. I have found a folder called 25415Inkscape.Inkscape_9waqn51p1ttv2, but it doesn't seem to have an exe file for it.

Should I just uninstall inkscape and reinstall it, and hopefully keep track of the location this time?

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    As Gantendo states, you have it installed through the MS Store as an "app". If you want more control over the files, easiest is to uninstall from MS Store and reinstall directly from the developer. inkscape.org It's safe and free, either way. Jan 26, 2022 at 21:01

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The default installation directory for InkScape is C:\Program Files\Inkscape or C:\Program Files (86)\Inkscape for the x86 version.

If you installed it via the Microsoft Store it is probably in C:\Program Files\WindowsApps. It is probably hidden. To check hidden items, open This PC, click View and select Hidden items. To obtain the permission: Double-click WindowsApps, go to Continue > security tab > Advanced > Change. Enter the current account name in the pop-up window and click OK.

Another option is to start InkScape, then go to the Task Manager. Look for inkscape.exe in the Processes tab. Right-click it, then chose Open file location.

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