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Basic information about DMG file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DMG（*.DMG or *.dmg）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DMG file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the DMG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DMG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DMG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DMG file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the DMG file?
How to open a DMG file?
What programs do I need to open a DMG file?
What programs help to create and edit a DMG file?
How to convert DMG files to another file format?
How to convert another files to DMG file format?

1.Detail information about DMG file extension: Mac OS X Disk Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DMG files
File type	Mac OS X Disk Image	Category	Disk Image Files
Developer	Apple	File format	Binary
Description	DMG file is a Mac OS X Disk Image developed by Apple.
Windows	File Viewer Plus 7-Zip PeaZip Catacombae HFSExplorer Reincubate DMG Extractor DMG2IMG DMG2ISO AnyToISO TransMac
macOS	Apple Disk Utility Roxio Toast 16 Incredible Bee Archiver Catacombae HFSExplorer DMGConverter FreeDMG iArchiver Toast 11
Linux	Catacombae HFSExplorer

How to convert DMG files to another file format?

There are 17 records in our database eligible for DMG files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DMG to another files conversion, you may use the option.

DMG to APK	DMG to BIN	DMG to CDI	DMG to CDR
DMG to CIF	DMG to DAA	DMG to EXE	DMG to IMG
DMG to IPSW	DMG to ISO	DMG to ISZ	DMG to MDF
DMG to MDX	DMG to NRG	DMG to RAR	DMG to UIF
DMG to ZIP

How to convert another files to DMG file format?

There are 18 records in our database eligible for another files to DMG file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to DMG conversion, you may use the option.

BIN to DMG	UIF to DMG	NDIF to DMG	MDF to DMG
CIF to DMG	NRG to DMG	DAA to DMG	ISZ to DMG
ISO to DMG	CDR to DMG	CDI to DMG	IOS to DMG
APK to DMG	EXE to DMG	GI to DMG	APP to DMG
IMG to DMG	RAR to DMG

Can't open a DMG file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DMG”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DMG extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support DMG file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of DMG files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a DMG file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DMG file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DMG file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the DMG file is damaged.
Whether the DMG file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the DMG file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the DMG file format is incompletely.
Whether the DMG file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DMG file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DMG file.

If the DMG file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.