deepin is a Debian-based Linux distribution known for its polished, elegant Deepin Desktop Environment (DDE), built on Qt. Originally developed in China by Deepin Technology, a subsidiary of UnionTech, it is designed to be friendly out of the box, with more than 40 in-house applications, a large app store and a distinctive, refined look that feels welcoming to newcomers and Mac/Windows users alike.

Key Features

• Deepin Desktop Environment — a polished Qt-based desktop with a clean, comfortable layout
• 40+ in-house apps — Music, Movie, Screen Capture, Terminal, Browser and more, built on the DTK toolkit
• Deepin App Store — nearly 40,000 applications installable with a single click
• Grand Search — fast global search across files, photos, videos and apps
• Privacy-first stance — no telemetry; your personal data stays on your own machine
• Work-ready by default — sensible defaults mean little or no setup after installation
• Optional UOS AI — AI assistance integrated across the browser, email and search
• DDE available on other distros — the desktop itself ships in most mainstream distributions’ repositories

Why Use deepin?

deepin delivers a complete, attractive desktop experience that works out of the box, without requiring configuration or digging into the terminal. If you want a modern, visually refined Linux that is self-contained and predictable for daily work, deepin is one of the most finished options available.

Use Cases

• A polished daily-driver desktop out of the box
• An easy transition for macOS and Windows users
• A clean, multilingual work environment
• Exploring the Deepin Desktop Environment itself

Platform

Linux · x86-64

Licence

Free software, mainly GPL

Website

deepin.org