File Extension Database

Open PKG File

File extension PKG is used by files which store installation packages. Installation packages contain all compressed files and metadata necessary to install specific software. Most of the PKG files that you can encounter were produced for Mac OS and OS X software. But PKG files are also used on Sony Playstation 3, Solaris, Symbian and some other operating systems. If you'd like to open PKG file you need to do it on an operating system for which this PKG file was designed. Typically it will be Mac OS or OS X.

Technically PKG file is an archive with executable files and metadata files which software uses to install itself on the computer. So if you'd like to open PKG file without installing its content you can use WinRAR, 7-Zip or any other compatible file extractor.

You cannot install software in PKG file on incompatible operating system. Windows OS won't even open PKG files.

How to Open PKG File on Windows

Find a PKG file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PKG file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open PKG file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as PKG file opener then try to search online for "PKG viewer", "application to open PKG file" or "open PKG file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PKG file

How to Open PKG File on Mac OS

Find a PKG file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PKG file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with PKG file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PKG file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PKG file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PKG file then try to search for "PKG viewer", "application to open PKG file" or "read PKG file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PKG file

How to Open PKG File on Android

If you downloaded a PKG file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded PKG file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "PKG".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "PKG viewer", "PKG file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open PKG File on iPhone or iPad

To open PKG File on iOS device follow steps below:

Open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the PKG file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "PKG". This way you can find apps which can open PKG files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "PKG viewer" or "PKG file" online in your favorite search engine.