# qmake > Generate Makefiles from Qt project files. > More information: . - Generate a `Makefile` from a project file in the current directory: `qmake` - Specify `Makefile` and project file locations: `qmake -o {{path/to/Makefile}} {{path/to/project_file.pro}}` - Generate a default project file: `qmake -project` - Compile a project: `qmake && make` - Enable debug mode: `qmake -d`