How to open .DMG files on Linux
To open .DMG files on Linux, open the .dmg file from your file manager with open with..
Step-by-step instructions
- Open the .DMG file from your file manager with Open With.
- Choose an installed Linux app that supports this format.
Recommended software
- Built-in extractor
- 7-Zip
- WinRAR
Alternative methods
- Open .DMG in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
- Try opening .DMG on Linux with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
- Convert .DMG only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.
Common issues
.DMG file does not open
This usually means the required app is missing or the .DMG file is incomplete.
- Install or update a compatible application.
- Verify the file came from a trusted source and was fully downloaded.
- Try opening the file in an alternative app on another platform.
Security note
Only open .DMG files from trusted senders.