DEB File

What are DEB files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DEB file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your DEB files.

What is a DEB file?

A .DEB file is a Debian Linux Package file.

Files that contain the .deb file extension are Unix archive files. These files are most commonly used for installation packages that contain software developed for computers that run on the Linux operating system using the Debian package management application.

The developer of the Debian technology gave it the name "Debian"; "Deb" stands for "Debra", the founder's ex-wife. "ian" stands for "Ian", the name of the software developer.

The DEB files contain two zipped file archives. One archive contains the installer information for the associated application, and the other archive contains the actual data for the application being installed.

While these files are intended for use on Linux systems, various tools on other platforms, e.g., Windows, can extract the content from them.

How to open DEB files

We have identified two DEB openers that are compatible with this specific type of DEB file.

Programs that open Debian Linux Package files

Last updated: December 21, 2023

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of DEB files. Remember, different programs may use DEB files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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