Programs & apps · .deb
What Is a DEB File?
A .deb file is a software installer for Debian, Ubuntu and similar Linux systems.
- Extension
- .deb
- Full name
- Debian software package
- Type
- Program
- MIME type
- application/vnd.debian.binary-package
Free DEB Tools
These run in your browser. Your DEB files are never uploaded.
About DEB Files
DEB is the package format of Debian and the many Linux distributions based on it, including Ubuntu, Linux Mint and Raspberry Pi OS. A DEB contains the program's files and instructions for installing them, plus a list of other packages it depends on. Most software is installed from repositories with apt, but some vendors offer DEB downloads.
How to Open a DEB File
- Ubuntu & Debian
- Double-click to install with the software centre, or run sudo apt install ./file.deb.
- Other systems
- Extract it with 7-Zip or ar to see the files; it won't install on Windows or Mac.
DEB File Questions
How do I install a DEB file?
Run sudo apt install ./file.deb so apt also installs any dependencies.
Can I install a DEB on Fedora?
Not directly. Look for an RPM version, or convert it with alien, which doesn't always work.