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appimagetool
appimagetool is a tool that lets you generate AppImage files. An AppImage is a self-running bundle that contains an application and everything it needs to run…
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Official site: github.com
About appimagetool
appimagetool is a tool that lets you generate AppImage files. An AppImage
is a self-running bundle that contains an application and everything
it needs to run that cannot reasonably expected to be part of each target system.
This can include libraries that are not commonly available on target systems,
resources such as translations, icons, fonts, and other auxiliary files.
appimagetool makes it easy to take an AppDir (e.g., generated by linuxdeployqt)
and turn it into an AppImage.
You can also embed update information so that your users can update the AppImage
using binary delta updates with the AppImageUpdate tool.
You can also sign the AppImage with GPG.
How to install appimagetool
- Click Download — the project's official release page opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest .AppImage file.
- Make it executable: right-click › Properties › Permissions › Allow executing as program, or run chmod +x the-file.AppImage in a terminal.
- Double-click the file to run appimagetool — there's nothing to install, and you can delete the file to remove it.
Frequently asked questions
Is appimagetool free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to github.com, the developer's official site, where appimagetool is available to download. Appimo doesn't host or modify any files.
Is appimagetool safe?
appimagetool downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.