Install ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors on Linux ARM64 Devices

ARM64 devices are everywhere now. Raspberry Pi, ARM-based laptops, cloud VMs – people are using them for real work, not just experiments. And if you need to edit documents on one of these machines, ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors is a solid choice. It now works natively on Linux ARM64, so no hacks or workarounds needed. This guide covers four ways to install it. Pick the one that suits your setup.

What Is ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors?

It is a free office suite that lets you work with documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and PDFs. It supports formats like DOCX, XLSX, PPTX, and ODT, so sharing files with others is not a problem.

You can use it completely offline. If you need to collaborate, it connects to platforms like Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, and ONLYOFFICE DocSpace. ARM64 support was added in version 9.2.1.

Before You Start

Check these things before installing. Your device should be running a 64-bit Linux OS on ARM64 hardware. Ubuntu for ARM, Debian ARM64, and Raspberry Pi OS 64-bit all work. You need sudo access, an internet connection to download the files, and around 1 GB of free space.

To check your architecture, run this in the terminal:

uname -m

If it says aarch64, you are on ARM64 and ready to go.

Method 1: Install with a .deb Package

This is the easiest option for Ubuntu and Debian users.

Step 1: Go to the official ONLYOFFICE website, find the Linux download section, and grab the ARM64 .deb package.

Step 2: Open the terminal and go to your download folder:

cd ~/Downloads

Step 3: Install the package using apt. This is better than dpkg because it handles missing dependencies on its own:

sudo apt install ./onlyoffice-desktopeditors_arm64.deb

Step 4: If you see any errors about missing packages, run this to fix them:

sudo apt --fix-broken install

Step 5: Once done, search for ONLYOFFICE Desktop Editors in your app menu and open it.

Method 2: Install with dpkg

If you want to use dpkg instead, run:

sudo dpkg -i onlyoffice-desktopeditors_arm64.deb

If it throws dependency errors, fix them with:

sudo apt-get install -f

Method 3: Use the AppImage

AppImage does not need installation. Download it, set it as executable, and launch it from the terminal. This works on almost any Linux distro, not just Debian-based ones.

Step 1: From the ONLYOFFICE GitHub releases page, download DesktopEditors-arm64.AppImage.

Step 2: Make it executable:

chmod +x DesktopEditors-arm64.AppImage

Step 3: Run it:

./DesktopEditors-arm64.AppImage

You can also double-click it from your file manager. If you plan to keep using it, move it somewhere like /opt/ so it does not get lost in your Downloads folder.

Method 4: Add the Official Repository

This is the best option if you want updates to happen automatically. Once the repository is added, ONLYOFFICE updates along with the rest of your system.

Step 1: Add the GPG key:

mkdir -p -m 700 ~/.gnupg
gpg --no-default-keyring \
    --keyring gnupg-ring:/tmp/onlyoffice.gpg \
    --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com:80 \
    --recv-keys CB2DE8E5
chmod 644 /tmp/onlyoffice.gpg
sudo chown root:root /tmp/onlyoffice.gpg
sudo mv /tmp/onlyoffice.gpg /usr/share/keyrings/onlyoffice.gpg

Step 2: Add the repository:

echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/onlyoffice.gpg] https://download.onlyoffice.com/repo/debian squeeze main" | \
sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/onlyoffice.list

Step 3: Update and install:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install onlyoffice-desktopeditors

The system picks the right package for your architecture automatically.

What You Get After Installing

Once it is installed, you can create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. PDFs and fillable forms are supported too. If your work involves a team, you can connect the app to a cloud platform for collaboration. Plugins and AI features are also available on ARM64 just like on any other platform.

Conclusion

Getting ONLYOFFICE running on a Linux ARM64 device does not take long. The .deb package is the quickest route for Ubuntu users. The AppImage is great if you want something portable. And if you prefer not to worry about updates, the repository method is the way to go. All three give you the same full office suite experience on your ARM64 machine.