The table below provides some useful information about the .pkg extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .pkg file?
- What program do I need to open a .pkg file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .pkg?
- How can I convert .pkg file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .pkg
3 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .pkg files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .pkg |
|---|---|
| Type: | Sony Playstation 3 Package |
| Category: | Archive |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| PKG file is a Sony Playstation 3 Package. The PlayStation 3 (PS3) is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment. PKG file is compressed and encrypted package for PS3 console. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| pup | |
Recommended software for .pkg files
| Extension: | .pkg |
|---|---|
| Type: | Microsoft SMS Distribution Manager Package |
| Category: | Archive |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| PKG file is a Microsoft SMS Distribution Manager Package. Distribution Manager is the SMS (Systems Management Server) component that distributes packages from the site server to the SMS distribution points and that initiates the sending of the package to other sites. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| ins, lkp, ofr, pck | |
Recommended software for .pkg files
| Extension: | .pkg |
|---|---|
| Type: | Mac OS X Installer Package |
| Category: | Archive |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| PKG file is a Mac OS X Installer Package. Installer is an application included in Mac OS X which extracts and installs files out of PKG packages. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Mac OS X Installer |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| mpkg, scpt | |
Recommended software for .pkg files
Cannot open .pkg files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.pkg files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.
