How To Install PeaZip on Debian 12
In this tutorial, we will show you how to install PeaZip on Debian 12. PeaZip is a versatile file archiver designed to help users compress, extract, and manage archived files. This open-source and free software supports a wide range of archive formats, including popular ones like ZIP, RAR, TAR, and 7Z, as well as less common formats. PeaZip’s cross-platform compatibility allows it to run seamlessly on various operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and macOS.
This article assumes you have at least basic knowledge of Linux, know how to use the shell, and most importantly, you host your site on your own VPS. The installation is quite simple and assumes you are running in the root account, if not you may need to add ‘sudo‘ to the commands to get root privileges. I will show you the step-by-step installation of the PeaZip on Debian 12 (Bookworm).
Prerequisites
Before proceeding with the installation, make sure your Debian 12 system meets the following requirements:
- A server running one of the following operating systems: Debian 12 (Bookworm).
- It’s recommended that you use a fresh OS install to prevent any potential issues.
- SSH access to the server (or just open Terminal if you’re on a desktop).
- Familiarity with basic terminal commands will help you follow the installation steps.
- An active internet connection. You’ll need an internet connection to download the necessary packages and dependencies.
- A user account with sudo privileges to execute administrative commands.
Install PeaZip on Debian 12
Step 1. Update Your System Package.
To begin, it’s crucial to ensure that your Debian 12 system is up-to-date. Open the terminal and run the following commands:
sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade
These commands will refresh the package list and upgrade any outdated packages to their latest versions, providing a stable foundation for installing PeaZip.
Step 2. Installing PeaZip.
- Method 1: Installing PeaZip using Flatpak
Flatpak is a popular package management system that allows you to install applications in a sandboxed environment, ensuring better security and compatibility. Follow these steps to install PeaZip using Flatpak:
If you don’t have Flatpak installed on your Debian 12 system, you can install it by running the following command:
sudo apt install flatpak
Once Flatpak is installed, add the Flathub repository, which hosts a wide range of Flatpak applications:
sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
Run the following command to install PeaZip via Flatpak:
flatpak install flathub io.github.peazip.PeaZip
Once the installation is complete, you can launch PeaZip using the following command:
flatpak run io.github.peazip.PeaZip
- Method 2: Installing PeaZip using DEB Package
Visit the official PeaZip website navigate to the “Downloads” section and locate the DEB packages:
wget https://github.com/peazip/PeaZip/releases/download/9.9.0/peazip_9.9.0.LINUX.Qt5-1_amd64.deb
Navigate to the directory where you saved the downloaded DEB package using the cd command. For example:
cd ~/Downloads
Run the following command to install PeaZip using the DEB package:
sudo apt install ./peazip*.deb
Once the installation is complete, you can launch PeaZip from the applications menu or by typing peazip in the terminal.
Step 3. Troubleshooting and FAQs.
If you encounter issues while using PeaZip, here are some common problems and their solutions:
- PeaZip won’t launch: Ensure all dependencies are installed. If using Flatpak, make sure the Flathub repository is added correctly.
- Archives not opening: Verify that the archive format is supported by PeaZip. If not, consider converting the archive to a supported format.
- Performance issues: Large archives may take time to process. Ensure your system meets the recommended hardware requirements.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed PeaZip. Thanks for using this tutorial to install the latest version of the PeaZip on Debian 12 Bookworm. For additional help or useful information, we recommend you check the official PeaZip website.
