Basic information about DEB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DEB（*.DEB or *.deb）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DEB file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the DEB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DEB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DEB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DEB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DEB file?
  • How to open a DEB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DEB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DEB file?
  • How to convert DEB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DEB file format?


1.Detail information about DEB file extension: Debian Software Package

File type Debian Software Package Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description DEB file is a Debian Software Package. A DEB file is a standard Unix archive that contains two bzipped or gzipped archives, one for the installer control information and another for the actual installable data. DEB files are often used for software installation packages by multiple versions of Linux including Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Edubuntu, and PCLinuxOS.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEB files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
7-Zip
IZArc
PeaZip
ZipZag

Linux		 Debian package management system
Synaptic Package Manager
Adept

iOS		 Cydia



How to convert DEB files to another file format?

There are 17 records in our database eligible for DEB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DEB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

DEB to 7 Z DEB to 7 ZIP DEB to 7-Z DEB to 7-ZIP
DEB to 7Z DEB to 7ZIP DEB to APK DEB to IPA
DEB to JAR DEB to PEA DEB to PKG DEB to RPM
DEB to S7Z DEB to SLP DEB to TAR DEB to TGZ
DEB to ZIP


How to convert another files to DEB file format?

There are 16 records in our database eligible for another files to DEB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to DEB conversion, you may use the option.

RPM to DEB PKG to DEB ISO to DEB 7Z to DEB
TGZ to DEB PEA to DEB SLP to DEB TAR.XZ to DEB
7ZIP to DEB APK to DEB ZIP to DEB 7-Z to DEB
IPA to DEB 7-ZIP to DEB JAR to DEB RAR to DEB


Can't open a DEB file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DEB”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DEB extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DEB file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of DEB files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a DEB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DEB file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DEB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the DEB file is damaged.
  • Whether the DEB file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the DEB file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the DEB file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the DEB file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DEB file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DEB file.

If the DEB file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.