How to Download Crystal Reports for Visual Studio 2015 & 2017

As you know, starting with Visual Studio 2010, Crystal Reports is no longer installed with Visual Studio.

Crystal Reports Direct Download Link

It can be downloaded from the SAP website. Here's how you can download and install Crystal Reports for Visual Studio:

1. Visit the SAP Crystal Reports Website: Go to the SAP Crystal Reports website by navigating to the following URL: https://www.sap.com/products/crystal-visual-studio.html

2. Navigate to the Downloads Section: On the SAP Crystal Reports page, look for a section related to downloads or trial versions. You may need to scroll down the page or navigate through the menu to find the appropriate section.

3. Select the Correct Version: Choose the version of Crystal Reports that corresponds to your version of Visual Studio. Ensure that you select Crystal Reports for Visual Studio (not the standalone Crystal Reports product). You may have options for different Visual Studio versions such as Visual Studio 2019, 2017, etc.

You can also download the version of Crystal Reports as the following link.

Download Crystal Reports: Click on the download link for the version of Crystal Reports that you need.

Install Crystal Reports: Once the download is complete, run the installer file to begin the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Crystal Reports for Visual Studio on your system.

Integration with Visual Studio: After installation, Crystal Reports should be integrated into your Visual Studio environment, allowing you to design and generate reports within Visual Studio.