.DMG File Extension
- Developer by: Apple
- Category: Disk Image Files
- Format: Binary
What are .DMG files and how to open them?
Can't open .DMG file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .DMG file.
What is a .DMG file extension?
.DMG file extension is created by Apple. .DMG has been classified as Disk Image Files. The format of .DMG file is Binary.
.DMG is Mac OS X Disk Image
A DMG file is a mountable disk image created in Mac OS X. It contains raw block data typically compressed and sometimes encrypted. DMG files are commonly used for OS X software installers that are downloaded from the Internet and mounts a virtual disk on the desktop when opened.
The DMG format replaces the older .IMG file format used in Mac OS Classic. DMG disk images can be opened using the Apple Disk Utility that is bundled with Mac OS X on Apple computers.
DMG files are Mac-specific and are not intended for use in Windows. However, Windows Daemon Tools may be able to mount virtual drives from some DMG image files. Other utilities may also be able to convert DMG files to a format that can be recognized by Windows.
List of all softwares that can open the Mac OS X Disk Image
| Windows | | File Viewer Plus | | 7-Zip | | PeaZip | | Catacombae HFSExplorer | | Reincubate DMG Extractor | | DMG2IMG | | DMG2ISO | |
| Mac | | Apple Disk Utility | | Roxio Toast 17 | | Incredible Bee Archiver | | Catacombae HFSExplorer | |