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Convert .deb packages to RPM

Convert .deb packages to RPM

Connor Greig

Last updated: 25 November 2025

Please note, if you are using this method to convert our linux installer, that we're unable to provide any support with the installation or any errors that occur. This is an unsupported method which is used at your own risk.

Using Alien

RHEL doesn’t ship Alien, but you can install it from EPEL.

Step 1: Enable EPEL

sudo dnf install epel-release

Step 2: Install Alien and required tools

sudo dnf install alien rpm-build dpkg

Step 3: Convert the .deb file

sudo alien --to-rpm package-name.deb

This creates a file like:

package-name-1.0-2.noarch.rpm

Step 4: Install the rpm

sudo rpm -ivh package-name-1.0-2.noarch.rpm

Notes about Alien

  • It performs basic translation of package metadata and structure.

  • Complex Debian packages with tricky dependencies or post-install scripts might not translate perfectly.

  • Always test the resulting rpm on a non-production system first.

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