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DEB to 7Z Converter

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How it works

Three steps to your converted file

Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.

01

Upload your file

Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.

02

Choose an output format

Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.

03

Convert & download

Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.

What is a deb file?

The .deb format, or Debian Software Package, is a Unix archive format utilized for software distribution and installation on Debian-based Linux operating systems, including Ubuntu and Kali Linux. Structurally, it is a standard ar archive containing three required files: debian-binary (version identifier), control.tar (metadata, dependencies, and maintainer scripts), and data.tar (the installable filesystem payload). These internal tarballs are typically compressed using gzip (.gz), xz (.xz), or zstd algorithms. The format is managed by the dpkg package management system and adheres to the Debian Policy Manual, ensuring strict compliance with dependency resolution and filesystem hierarchy standards.

How to open a deb file

On native Debian-based Linux environments, .deb files are installed and managed using the Advanced Package Tool (apt) or the low-level dpkg command-line utility. For users on non-Linux operating systems like Windows or macOS, the file cannot be executed or installed but serves as a readable archive. In these contexts, file compression software such as 7-Zip (Windows) or The Unarchiver (macOS) can open the outer ar container to extract and inspect the internal control and data archives.

deb Technical Info

Full Name
Debian Software Package
Developed By
The Debian Project
Initial Release
1993
MIME Type
application/vnd.debian.binary-package

What is a 7z file?

The 7z format is a compressed archive container created by Igor Pavlov in 1999, characterized by an open architecture and high compression ratios utilizing the LZMA and LZMA2 algorithms. It supports file sizes up to 16 exbibytes (2^64 bytes), Unicode file names, and strong AES-256 encryption, with solid compression capabilities to enhance efficiency for similar file sets. Distributed under the GNU LGPL, the format's modular design accommodates various pre-processing filters and encryption methods, establishing it as a primary standard for high-efficiency data archival.

How to open a 7z file

While Windows 11 builds utilizing the libarchive project offer native support, earlier Windows versions require the official open-source 7-Zip utility or alternatives like WinRAR and PeaZip for extraction. macOS users typically rely on third-party software such as The Unarchiver or Keka, whereas Linux distributions handle 7z archives via the p7zip package accessed through the command line or GUI managers like File Roller.

7z Technical Info

Full Name
7z Archive Format
Developed By
Igor Pavlov
Initial Release
1999
MIME Type
application/x-7z-compressed

Why RunConvert

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Every DEB to 7Z conversion runs on our servers, so your device stays fast and the output quality stays intact.

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No queue, no waiting. Files are processed on high-performance servers and returned in seconds, even for large files.

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Developer API

Convert DEB to 7Z via API

Automate DEB to 7Z conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.

# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "tag": "deb-to-7z",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "output_format": "7z"
      },
      "export-result": {
        "operation": "export/url",
        "input": "convert"
      }
    }
  }'

# 2. Upload your file (use upload_url from the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL" --upload-file input.deb

# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.