Provided is a planar film mirror installing method. Firstly, a round film mirror is expanded to be in a planar state, rectangular thin gaskets with holes evenly and firmly adhere to the periphery of the film mirror through a special tool, the two ends of N ropes are connected with the rectangular gaskets and tension sensors respectively, and the tension sensors on the periphery are fixed so that the ropes can be located on the same plane. Then, a precise supporting ring is placed below the film mirror which is slightly ejected through the side with an annular step face, a pressing ring is installed above the supporting ring, the pressing ring is pre-tightened through a screw, but it is guaranteed that the film mirror can move between the pressing ring and the supporting ring, tension is applied to the outermost ends of the ropes on the periphery of the film mirror, tension values are displayed through the tension sensors, the tension values are adjusted, deformation of the film mirror is detected in real time, and the tension values are repeatedly adjusted according to actually measured deformation so that the film mirror face can be optimal. According to the method, supporting is performed through the supporting ring, installation of the high-precision planar film mirror is achieved in a coplane tension adjustment mode on the edge of the film mirror, and the using requirement of a high-precision optical system can be met.