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: January 22, 2025

All known file formats using extension .PKG

While Mac OS X Installer Package is a popular type of PKG-file, we know of 19 different uses of the .PKG file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

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.

IAFA Package Info

We know that one PKG format is IAFA Package Info. 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.

OS/2 Install Package

We know that one PKG format is OS/2 Install Package. 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.

Windows

	PrintPratic	User submitted
	pcAnywhere	User submitted
	ProModel	User submitted
	iTunes	User submitted
	WinFAM	User submitted

	HP ePrint&Share	User submitted
	Microsoft Office	User submitted
	360 Zip	User submitted
	7-Zip	User submitted
	Adobe Acrobat	User submitted

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