Open PKG files

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Apple MAC OS X Installer Format
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Have you encountered a problem with a PKG file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a PKG file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your PKG file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is PKG file?

The file extension PKG identifies PlayStation Store Downloaded Packages, ie downloadable software from the Playstation Store. This includes movies, games and demos for the Playstation 3 and PSP. In addition, game updates in this format are offered. PKG files are encrypted files, which can be installed exclusively on the Playstation.

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For PSP users, there is the free PC program 'Media Go' (with access to the Playstation Store), with which you can buy games, etc. and save as a PKG file on the PC. These files can be transferred to the PSP via USB cable and then installed.

Programs which can open a PKG file

Mac OS

How to open file with PKG extension?

In order to open a file with PKG extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening PKG file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with PKG files, follow the instructions below.

Install Apple Installer or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening PKG files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support PKG files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of PKG files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Apple Installer as the default program for opening PKG files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate PKG files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Apple Installer applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Apple Installer has been installed.

Check the section that lists most common problems with PKG files

Sometimes problems with opening PKG files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

File data is corrupted
PKG files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open PKG files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
PKG file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)