How to open .PKG files on Mac
To open .PKG files on Mac, control-click the .pkg file and choose open with..
Step-by-step instructions
- Control-click the .PKG file and choose Open With.
- Pick a compatible Mac application to open the file.
Recommended software
- Archive Utility
- Keka
- The Unarchiver
Alternative methods
- Open .PKG in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
- Try opening .PKG on Mac with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
- Convert .PKG only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.
Common issues
.PKG file does not open
This usually means the required app is missing or the .PKG 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 .PKG files from trusted senders.