File Extension Database

Open RPM File

The acronym RPM stands for remote print manager, too, but it may also have nothing to do with computer files, as when it refers to the measurement of rotational frequency revolutions per minute.

However, in this case, a file with the RPM extension is a Red Hat Package Manager file that is used to store installation packages on Linux operating systems.

RPM files provide an easy way to distribute, install, update, and remove software because the files are "packaged" into one place.

How to open an RPM file?

It is important to note that RPM files cannot be used on Windows computers like Linux operating system.

However, since they are just files, any popular compression/decompression program, such as 7-Zip or PeaZip, can open an RPM file to reveal the files it contains.

How to convert an RPM file?

Commands that invoke Linux Alien software can be used to convert RPM to DEB.

The following commands will install Alien and then use it to convert the file to a DEB file:

apt-get install alien
alien -d file.rpm

You can replace "-d" with "-i" to convert the package and then immediately start the installation.

Software to open and work with an RPM file

Linux Kernel

Open RPM File on Windows

Find a RPM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a RPM 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 RPM 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 RPM file opener then try to search online for "RPM viewer", "application to open RPM file" or "open RPM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open RPM file

Open RPM File on Mac OS

Find a RPM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a RPM 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 RPM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as RPM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open RPM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open RPM file then try to search for "RPM viewer", "application to open RPM file" or "read RPM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read RPM file

Open RPM File on Android

If you downloaded a RPM 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 RPM 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 "RPM".
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 "RPM viewer", "RPM 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.

Open RPM File on iPhone or iPad

To open RPM File on iOS device follow steps below:

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 RPM 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 "RPM". This way you can find apps which can open RPM 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 "RPM viewer" or "RPM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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