How to install

Installation instructions

You can download and use DbVisualizer for free. To unlock all features and to get full support you will need a Pro license. For details, see the pricing page.

Windows
From ZIP-archives

All files are contained in an enclosing folder named: DbVisualizer Unpack the distribution file with the built-in zip archive extraction utility in Windows.

The ZIP archive installer will not add any entries to the Start menu, add desktop launchers or register the software in the Windows registry. Start DbVisualizer by running: DbVisualizer\dbvis

Please note that you'll need to have the correct Java version that matches your OS's architecture installed on your computer for DbVisualizer to work. If uncertain, you can instead choose a DbVisualizer installer that bundles Java.

macOS
From TGZ-archives

All files are contained in an enclosing folder named DbVisualizer Unpack the tgz file in a terminal window with the following command or double-click it in the Finder: open dbvis_macos_<version>.tgz

Start DbVisualizer by opening the following: DbVisualizer

Please note that you'll need to have the correct Java version that matches your OS's architecture installed on your computer for DbVisualizer to work. If uncertain, you can instead choose a DbVisualizer installer that bundles Java.

Linux
From TAR-archives

All files are contained in an enclosing folder named DbVisualizer Unpack the distribution file in a terminal window with: gunzip dbvis_unix_<version>.tar.gz tar xf dbvis_unix_<version>.tar

Start DbVisualizer by executing the command: DbVisualizer\dbvis

Please note that you'll need to have the correct Java version that matches your OS's architecture installed on your computer for DbVisualizer to work. If uncertain, you can instead choose a DbVisualizer installer that bundles Java.

Linux
From RPM-archives

Install the RPM archive with the following command in a terminal window or use your favorite RPM tool: sudo rpm -i dbvis_linux_<version>.rpm

Start DbVisualizer by either finding the application and double-clicking on its icon or by executing the following command in a terminal window: dbvis

Linux
From DEB-archives

Install the DEB archive with the following command in a terminal window or use your favorite DEB tool: sudo dpkg -i dbvis_linux_<version>.deb

Start DbVisualizer by either finding the application and double-clicking on its icon or by executing the following command in a terminal window: dbvis

All
How to upgrade

You may install a new version of DbVisualizer on top of an older version. Your configuration will not be lost. You can install different major versions of DbVisualizer side by side.