{"id":81393,"date":"2025-02-10T16:42:27","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T11:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/?p=81393"},"modified":"2025-02-10T16:42:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T11:12:27","slug":"how-to-download-deepseek-r1-locally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/how-to-download-deepseek-r1-locally\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Download &#038; Run DeepSeek R1 Locally? A Guide With Example"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The Deepseek R1 was released in January 2025 and is based on DeepSeek v3 which is a default model used when we interact with the DeepSeek app.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>R1 has gained populous traction due to its competitive numbers that surpassed Claude 3.5, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/artificial-intelligence\/deepseek-vs-chatgpt-gemini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GPT4o<\/a>, OpenAI o1, and Deepseek v3.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s distill models are available to run on local device. Learn how to download and run deepseek r1 model effectively.<\/p>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/top-10\/top-7-work-operating-systems-of-2020\/\">Top 7 Work Operating Systems of 2021<\/a><\/span>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-white\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/how-to-download-deepseek-r1-locally\/#What_Is_Deepseek_R1\" title=\"What Is Deepseek R1\">What Is Deepseek R1<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/how-to-download-deepseek-r1-locally\/#What_Is_Deepseek_R1_Download_Size\" title=\"What Is Deepseek R1 Download Size\">What Is Deepseek R1 Download Size<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/how-to-download-deepseek-r1-locally\/#Downloading_Running_Deepseek_R1_Using_Ollama\" title=\"Downloading &amp; Running Deepseek R1 Using Ollama\">Downloading &amp; Running Deepseek R1 Using Ollama<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/how-to-download-deepseek-r1-locally\/#How_To_Access_Download_Deepseek_R1_On_iPhone\" title=\"How To Access &amp; Download Deepseek R1 On iPhone\">How To Access &amp; Download Deepseek R1 On iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/how-to-download-deepseek-r1-locally\/#How_To_Use_Deepseek_R1_On_Android\" title=\"How To Use Deepseek R1 On Android\">How To Use Deepseek R1 On Android<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/how-to-download-deepseek-r1-locally\/#Is_Deepseek_R1_Better_Than_Deepseek_V3\" title=\"Is Deepseek R1 Better Than Deepseek V3\">Is Deepseek R1 Better Than Deepseek V3<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/how-to-download-deepseek-r1-locally\/#Whats_Next\" title=\"What\u2019s Next\">What\u2019s Next<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/how-to-download-deepseek-r1-locally\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Deepseek_R1\"><\/span>What Is Deepseek R1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Those who don\u2019t know, Deepseek R1 is an highly efficient reasoning model aim for solving tasks that require advanced reasoning and deep problem-solving.<\/p>\n<p>It is best for coding challenges that required regurgitating code and serious testing thousands of times.<\/p>\n<p>This model can think long before answering your question or working on your task. Users can utilize this model on the web or on-the-go on the mobile app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Deepseek_R1_Download_Size\"><\/span>What Is Deepseek R1 Download Size<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The download size of DeepSeek-R1 varies depending on the model version. The full DeepSeek-R1 model comprises 671 billion parameters which size is approximately <strong>720 GB<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas Distill version is smaller and appropriate for users with limited resources.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DeepSeek-R1 Distill-Qwen-1.5B is 1.5 GB<\/li>\n<li>DeepSeek-R1 Distill-Qwen-7B is 4.68 GB<\/li>\n<li>DeepSeek-R1 Distill-Llama-8B is 4.92 GB<\/li>\n<li>DeepSeek-R1 Distill-Qwen-14B is 8 GB<\/li>\n<li>DeepSeek-R1 Distill-Qwen-32B is 16 GB<\/li>\n<li>DeepSeek-R1 Distill-Llama-70B is 35 GB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ensure you must have above Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor with equivalent or higher of 16 GB of RAM for running these models effectively and efficiently.<\/p>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/entertainment\/what-is-freely-tv-app-new-bbc-itv-streaming-platform\/\">What Is Freely? A TV Streaming Platform Backed By BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5<\/a><\/span>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Downloading_Running_Deepseek_R1_Using_Ollama\"><\/span>Downloading &amp; Running Deepseek R1 Using Ollama<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ollama is a brilliant open source platform for deploying and running large language models locally. To run DeepSeek-R1 locally, you can use tools like Ollama, which facilitate the deployment of AI models on local machines.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Download Ollama on your system<\/h3>\n<p>Visit Ollama official website and hit download button to receive download link on your email address. Wait for the installation to be completed.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Download DeepSeek-R1<\/h3>\n<p>Open your terminal and execute the command. This command will download the DeepSeek-R1 model. The download time will vary based on your internet speed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"question-listing\" style=\"border: 1px solid #DC2166; padding: 20px 30px 20px 50px; margin: 30px 0; background: rgb(220 33 102 \/ 6%); box-shadow: 0px 5px 20px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 20%); border-radius: 5px; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"question-mark\" style=\"width: 30px; height: 30px; color: #fff; display: inline-block; text-align: center; line-height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: #DC2166; position: absolute; right: -10px; top: -13px;\">!<\/div>\n<p><span id=\"Future_Of_IT_Companies\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><em>ollama run deepseek-r1<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>3. Verify Installation<\/h3>\n<p>After the download completes, verify the installation by running this command.<\/p>\n<div class=\"question-listing\" style=\"border: 1px solid #DC2166; padding: 20px 30px 20px 50px; margin: 30px 0; background: rgb(220 33 102 \/ 6%); box-shadow: 0px 5px 20px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 20%); border-radius: 5px; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"question-mark\" style=\"width: 30px; height: 30px; color: #fff; display: inline-block; text-align: center; line-height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: #DC2166; position: absolute; right: -10px; top: -13px;\">!<\/div>\n<p><span id=\"Future_Of_IT_Companies\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><em>ollama list<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>You should see Deepseek R1 listed among the available models.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Run DeepSeek-R1<\/h3>\n<p>Input this command to access run deepseek r1 locally.<\/p>\n<div class=\"question-listing\" style=\"border: 1px solid #DC2166; padding: 20px 30px 20px 50px; margin: 30px 0; background: rgb(220 33 102 \/ 6%); box-shadow: 0px 5px 20px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 20%); border-radius: 5px; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"question-mark\" style=\"width: 30px; height: 30px; color: #fff; display: inline-block; text-align: center; line-height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: #DC2166; position: absolute; right: -10px; top: -13px;\">!<\/div>\n<p><span id=\"Future_Of_IT_Companies\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><em>ollama run deepseek-r1<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>You can now interact with DeepSeek-R1 locally. The response is highly depending on the specification of the hardware.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Access_Download_Deepseek_R1_On_iPhone\"><\/span>How To Access &amp; Download Deepseek R1 On iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Deepseek ai is available on the App Store. Respective users can access and download the app from website as well as app store marketplace. Once you download the application, sign-in with your account and tap \u201cDeepThink R1\u201d to enable reasoning model for complex tasks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Use_Deepseek_R1_On_Android\"><\/span>How To Use Deepseek R1 On Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Individuals can run DeepSeek-R1 locally on their Android device using tools like Termux and Ollama.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Download and install the Termux app from a trusted source.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Open Termux and update packages.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>pkg update &amp;&amp; pkg upgrade<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Install necessary dependencies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>pkg install proot-distro git<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Install Debian Environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>proot-distro install debian<\/em><br \/>\n<em>proot-distro login debian<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Install Ollama.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>curl -fsSL https:\/\/ollama.com\/install.sh | sh<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Download DeepSeek-R1 Model.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>ollama pull deepseek-r1:1.5b<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Run DeepSeek-R1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>ollama serve &amp;<\/em><br \/>\n<em>ollama run deepseek-r1:1.5b<\/em><\/p>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/development\/top-5-automation-tools-to-streamline-workflows-for-busy-it-teams\/\">Top 5 Automation Tools to Streamline Workflows for Busy IT Teams<\/a><\/span>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Deepseek_R1_Better_Than_Deepseek_V3\"><\/span>Is Deepseek R1 Better Than Deepseek V3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, Deepseek r1 is better than v3 because of number of reasons such as advanced reasoning, structured thought generation, and it\u2019s resource intensive.<\/p>\n<p>This doesn\u2019t mean that v3 is subtle and it has no future. You can think of using deepseek v3 for straightforward queries. Deepseek r1 vs v3, usage is entirely depend on the nature of task to be carried.<\/p>\n<div class=\"question-listing\" style=\"border: 1px solid #DC2166; padding: 20px 30px 20px 50px; margin: 30px 0; background: rgb(220 33 102 \/ 6%); box-shadow: 0px 5px 20px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 20%); border-radius: 5px; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"question-mark\" style=\"width: 30px; height: 30px; color: #fff; display: inline-block; text-align: center; line-height: 30px; border-radius: 50%; background: #DC2166; position: absolute; right: -10px; top: -13px;\">!<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Next\"><\/span>What\u2019s Next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many individuals and group of entity irrespective of business and profession using deepseek r1 download locally and testing aggressively.<\/p>\n<p>So, have you done too? By taking this guide as an example, you can confidently run deepseek r1 locally on your pc.<\/p>\n<p>Tell us your experience in the comment. That\u2019s all in this blog. Thanks for reading \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Which model is better for complex tasks?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDeepSeek-R1 excels in multi-step reasoning and structured analysis, making it ideal for complex tasks.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Which model is more cost-effective?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDeepSeek-V3 is approximately 6.5 times more cost-effective, making it a better choice for applications with budget constraints.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Are there hardware or resource considerations?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, DeepSeek R1 requires more computational power due to its advanced reasoning capabilities compared to the leaner DeepSeek-V3.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Do I required technical skill to run deepseek r1 model?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, you must be familiar with coding language and understanding of Command Line Interface to use deepseek r1 effortlessly.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n    {\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n        \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n        \"mainEntity\": [\n                    {\n                \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                \"name\": \"Which model is better for complex tasks?\",\n                \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                    \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                    \"text\": \"DeepSeek-R1 excels in multi-step reasoning and structured analysis, making it ideal for complex tasks.\"\n                                    }\n            }\n            ,\t            {\n                \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                \"name\": \"Which model is more cost-effective?\",\n                \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                    \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                    \"text\": \"DeepSeek-V3 is approximately 6.5 times more cost-effective, making it a better choice for applications with budget constraints.\"\n                                    }\n            }\n            ,\t            {\n                \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                \"name\": \"Are there hardware or resource considerations?\",\n                \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                    \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                    \"text\": \"Yes, DeepSeek R1 requires more computational power due to its advanced reasoning capabilities compared to the leaner DeepSeek-V3.\"\n                                    }\n            }\n            ,\t            {\n                \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                \"name\": \"Do I required technical skill to run deepseek r1 model?\",\n                \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                    \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                    \"text\": \"Yes, you must be familiar with coding language and understanding of Command Line Interface to use deepseek r1 effortlessly.\"\n                                    }\n            }\n            \t        ]\n    }\n<\/script>\n\n<p><strong>Autor&#8217;s Recommendation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/artificial-intelligence\/janus-pro-7b-features-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Janus Pro 7B: Key Features, Benefits &amp; Drawbacks<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/how-to-access-use-janus-pro-7b-locally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Access And Use Janus Pro 7B Locally?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/artificial-intelligence\/exploring-the-architecture-of-janus-pro-7b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exploring The Architecture Of Janus Pro 7B<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"seethis_lik\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> The information written on this article is for education purposes only. 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