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README: Add migration instructions for Flatpak->AppImage

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[Features](#features) | [Downloading and Running](#downloading-and-running) | [Building](#building) | [Disclaimers](#disclaimers)
**Latest Builds for Windows 10/11 (x64/ARM64), Linux (AppImage/Flatpak x64/ARM32/ARM64), and macOS (11.0+ Universal):** https://github.com/stenzek/duckstation/releases/tag/latest
**Latest Builds for Windows 10/11 (x64/ARM64), Linux (AppImage x64/ARM32/ARM64), and macOS (11.0+ Universal):** https://github.com/stenzek/duckstation/releases/tag/latest
**Game Compatibility List:** https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRE0jjiK_aldpICoy5kVQlpk2f81Vo6P4p9vfg4d7YoTOoDlH4PQHoXjTD2F7SdN8SSBLoEAItaIqQo/pubhtml
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- SDL, XInput or DInput compatible game controller (e.g. XB360/XBOne/XBSeries). DualShock 3 users on Windows will need to install the official DualShock 3 drivers included as part of PlayStation Now.
## Downloading and running
Binaries of DuckStation for Windows x64/ARM64, Linux x86_64/ARM32/ARM64 (in AppImage/Flatpak formats), and macOS Universal Binaries are available via GitHub Releases and are automatically built with every commit/push.
Binaries of DuckStation for Windows x64/ARM64, Linux x86_64/ARM32/ARM64 (in AppImage format), and macOS Universal Binaries are available via GitHub Releases and are automatically built with every commit/push.
As per the terms of CC-BY-NC-ND, redistribution of **unmodified releases and code** is permitted. However, we would prefer if you linked to https://www.duckstation.org/ instead. Please note that pre-configured settings and packages are considered modifications.
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#### Flatpak
Due to various Flatpak limitations and Flathub randomly breaking regularly, **the Flatpak package is not recommended**. We recommend that you use the AppImage instead.
There appears to be little interest from users in keeping the Flatpak maintained. If you are a user and using the Flatpak, please let us know, since we are considering dropping it.
Due to various Flatpak limitations and Flathub randomly breaking regularly, **the Flatpak package is not recommended**. **We recommend that you use the AppImage instead.**
- Go to https://github.com/stenzek/duckstation/releases/tag/latest, and download `duckstation-x64.flatpak`.
- Run `flatpak install ./duckstation-x64.flatpak`.
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Use `flatpak run org.duckstation.DuckStation` to start, or select `DuckStation` in the launcher of your desktop environment. Follow the Setup Wizard to get started.
**As of 2025/07/26, with the aforementioned issues and a lack of interest from users, the Flatpak package is deprecated. Future updates are not guaranteed.**
To migrate your data from the Flatpak package to the AppImage, you can run the following command:
```bash
mv ~/.var/app/org.duckstation.DuckStation/config/duckstation ~/.local/share
```
You will need to re-add your game directories after switching to the AppImage.
### macOS
Universal macOS builds are provided for both x86_64 (Intel) and ARM64 (Apple Silicon).