File Extension Database

Open DEB File

Standard DEB format and extension files contain two types of bzip or gzip files, the first of which is used for installation control information and the other for obtaining the actual data.

Basically DEB is used for software installation packages and is considered an extension of the Linux operating system, specifically those based on the Debian kernel, for example Ubuntu and all its flavors Kubuntu, Ubuntu, Edubuntu and PCLinuxOS.

DEB format files are binary files that contain two types of records, one of them is in charge of keeping the information controlled in the storage, while the other is in charge of managing all the actual data of the program for that package.

In other words, these Debian DEB packages are compressed files that are commonly used within the Linux system and its different versions where they are mainly used to carry out installations on these operating systems.

To work with DEB files, you must have one of the Linux versions listed below installed:

How Can I Open DEB File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DEB file is to find a DEB file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DEB file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DEB file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DEB file opener then try to search online for "DEB viewer", "application to open DEB file" or "open DEB file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DEB file

How Can I Open DEB File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DEB file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DEB file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DEB file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DEB file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DEB file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DEB file then try to search for "DEB viewer", "application to open DEB file" or "read DEB file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DEB file

How Can I Open DEB File on Android

If you downloaded a DEB file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DEB file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DEB".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DEB viewer", "DEB file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DEB File on iPhone or iPad

To open DEB File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DEB file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DEB". This way you can find apps which can open DEB files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DEB viewer" or "DEB file" online in your favorite search engine.