Where Do AppImage Files Go on Linux?
Common AppImage storage folders, desktop integration entries and icon locations on Linux.
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AppImage has no registry and no required install folder. ~/Applications is a convention that tools like AppImageLauncher default to, not a rule the format enforces. Many people use ~/.local/bin or keep files in Downloads.
Desktop menus work through .desktop files. Integration tools write one per AppImage into ~/.local/share/applications. That entry points at the real file location, so moving the AppImage without updating it breaks the menu shortcut.
Where AppImage stores this, by platform
~/Applications/[Name].AppImage
Convention rather than a required path. Alternatives include ~/.local/bin, ~/bin, ~/Downloads and /opt for shared machines. Desktop entries land in ~/.local/share/applications, icons in ~/.local/share/icons. The old appimaged daemon is deprecated, so expect no config for it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install an AppImage properly?
Move the file to ~/Applications and make sure it is marked executable. AppImageLauncher offers this move automatically. Manual setups just need the executable bit set with chmod.
How do I fully remove an AppImage?
Remove the .AppImage file and delete its .desktop entry from ~/.local/share/applications. Icons may linger in ~/.local/share/icons, so check there too. No package manager step is needed.
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