A DMG file is a disk image file format used on Apple’s macOS operating system. It is similar to ISO files used on other operating systems, and it contains the contents of a disk or folder that can be mounted as a virtual disk on your computer. DMG files are commonly used for distributing software applications, updates, and other files on macOS.
To use a DMG file on macOS, follow these steps:
Double-click on the DMG file to open it. It will mount as a virtual disk on your desktop.
Open the virtual disk and you’ll see the contents of the DMG file, which can include one or more files or folders.
To install or use the software or files contained in the DMG file, simply drag and drop them to your desired location on your Mac.
Once you’re finished using the contents of the DMG file, you can unmount the virtual disk by dragging it to the Trash or right-clicking and selecting “Eject”.
It’s important to note that DMG files are only compatible with macOS, and cannot be opened on Windows or other operating systems without special software. Additionally, it’s important to only download DMG files from trusted sources to avoid downloading malicious software.