PKG File
What are PKG files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a PKG file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your PKG files.
What is a PKG file?
PKG files have multiple uses, and Mac OS X Installer Package is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.
Mac OS X Installer Package
An installer package contains everything needed to install a program on a Macintosh computer. You start the installation by double-clicking on the file. These files can only be run on a Mac, not on a Windows PC.
How to open PKG files
Important: Different programs may use files with the PKG file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your PKG file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different PKG openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: September 9, 2023
All known file formats using extension .PKG
While Mac OS X Installer Package is a popular type of PKG-file, we know of 17 different uses of the .PKG file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
- Audiokinetic Wwise Package
- BeOS Installation Package
- FinalBuilder Actions Package
- I-DEAS Package
- IBM OS/2 Installation Package
- Independence War 2 Mod Package
- InstallShield Compiled Setup Package
- Mac OS X Installer Package
- MicroImages Package
- Newton Package
- Newton PaperBack EBook
- Outerra Package
- SkyOS Add-on Package
- Sony PlayStation Package
- Sony PlayStation Portable Package
- Sun SVR4 Package Data Stream
- UniComal COMAL 80 Package/module
Audiokinetic Wwise Package
We know that one PKG format is Audiokinetic Wwise Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
BeOS Installation Package
We know that one PKG format is BeOS Installation Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
FinalBuilder Actions Package
We know that one PKG format is FinalBuilder Actions Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
I-DEAS Package
We know that one PKG format is I-DEAS Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
IBM OS/2 Installation Package
We know that one PKG format is IBM OS/2 Installation Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Independence War 2 Mod Package
We know that one PKG format is Independence War 2 Mod Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
InstallShield Compiled Setup Package
We know that one PKG format is InstallShield Compiled Setup Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
MicroImages Package
We know that one PKG format is MicroImages Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Newton Package
We know that one PKG format is Newton Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Newton PaperBack EBook
We know that one PKG format is Newton PaperBack EBook. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Outerra Package
We know that one PKG format is Outerra Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
SkyOS Add-on Package
We know that one PKG format is SkyOS Add-on Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Sony PlayStation Package
We know that one PKG format is Sony PlayStation Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Sony PlayStation Portable Package
We know that one PKG format is Sony PlayStation Portable Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Sun SVR4 Package Data Stream
We know that one PKG format is Sun SVR4 Package Data Stream. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
UniComal COMAL 80 Package/module
We know that one PKG format is UniComal COMAL 80 Package/module. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of PKG files. Remember, different programs may use PKG files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | PrintPratic | User submitted |
 | pcAnywhere | User submitted |
 | ProModel | User submitted |
 | iTunes | User submitted |
 | WinFAM | User submitted |
 | Hancom Office | User submitted |
 | HP ePrint&Share | User submitted |
 | Microsoft Office | User submitted |
 | 7-Zip | User submitted |
 | Visual DataFlex Studio | User submitted |
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