unable to download because of php files

Because WordPress is written in PHP, https://www.ads-software.com/download/

ok, so when i double click to download it, it opens the code. Am I doing something wrong? I’ve downloaded software programs before, never had this problem.

Are you trying to install it locally or on a web server?

I’m trying to download wordpress so that I can install ProPhoto to use on my wordpress site. I have no idea if that is local or on a web server

I’ve downloaded software programs before, never had this problem.

WordPress isn’t an executable program that can install itself on your local pc. It needs to be installed in a server environment that meets the minimum requirements for it to run.

https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Installing_WordPress

I’m trying to download wordpress so that I can install ProPhoto to use on my wordpress site.

Where is your current wordpress site located? What’s the domain name?

Installing locally means you have a computer with a web server and you are setting up WordPress to be used on it for testing/development.

WordPress is just a collection of files in a zipped folder. When you download the file you can then unzip it. After that you take those files and upload them to your web host.

This link shows you everything regarding the process.
https://codex.www.ads-software.com/Installing_WordPress

Most web hosts have installers that will do this for you though if this seems too difficult. Then after the install is complete you can login to the backend and install your ProPhoto theme all without touching or editing any files.