There are 15 other file types using
the PKG file extension!
.pkg - Archive or installation package [common]
.pkg - Apple Newton e-book
.pkg - Microsoft Developer Studio application extension
.pkg - OneSpace designer package
.pkg - P-CAD database
.pkg - DataFlex compiled data
.pkg - Automise ActionStudio action design
.pkg - InstallShield compiled setup package
.pkg - MicroSim PCBoard external ASCII package definition
.pkg - Midtown Madness 3D model
.pkg - Sony PlayStation 3 installation package
.pkg - Sun SVR4 package data stream
.pkg - Systems Management Server (SMS) package description
.pkg - Symbian OS installation package settings file
.pkg - HERE Maps for Android map data package
PKG file extension - Apple macOS (OS X) installer package
What is pkg file? How to open pkg files?
File extension pkg is associated with Mac OS X Installer.
Installer is an application included in OS X (macOS) that extracts and installs files out of .pkg packages.
It was created by NeXT, and is now maintained by Apple Inc. Its purpose is to help software developers create uniform software installers.
To create Apple MAC OS X (macOS) installer file use for example InstallAnywhere.
The default software associated to open pkg file:
Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.
macOS is Unix-based desktop operating system, a successor of Mac OS X system for MacBook-family, iMac, Mac Mini and Mac Pro computers, developed and sold by Apple, Inc.
Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.
OS X or Mac OS X is Unix-based operating system developed by Apple Inc. for Macintosh computers. It contains basic core applications for everyday use, such as Finder basic file manager, Safari for Internet browsing, QuickTime for video, iTunes for managing audio data and iPod, iOS devices management , iMessage instant messaging, Mail, Contacts, Calendar and many more.
The latest version 10.11 of OS X is called El Capitan. It is available to purchase on Mac App Store as well as is distributed with new Mac computers and notebooks. It includes features to improve the security, performance, design and usability.
OS X operating system was replaced by new macOS in 2016!
List of software applications associated to the .pkg file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open pkg file, edit pkg file, convert pkg file, view pkg file, play pkg file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting pkg files.
Software that open pkg file - Apple macOS (OS X) installer package
Programs supporting the exension pkg on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open pkg file action.