{"id":27901,"date":"2022-09-09T11:50:51","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T16:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/macreports.com\/?p=27901"},"modified":"2022-09-09T11:50:53","modified_gmt":"2022-09-09T16:50:53","slug":"what-is-a-dmg-file-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/macreports.com\/what-is-a-dmg-file-on-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a DMG File on Mac?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maybe you are new to Mac, or maybe you just never stopped to learn about files with the .dmg extension. On Mac, this is the usual file type for new app downloads. This article will go over the basics of what to do with a DMG file and answer some common questions about them: Are they safe? Can I delete them? Can I open one on my iPad? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a DMG file?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A file with the .dmg extension is an Apple D<\/strong>isk Im<\/strong>ag<\/strong>e file. This means that it is like a physical disk but is just software instead. Back in the day, real, physical disks were used to install software. Now, we get a compressed software installer in the form of a DMG file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I open a DMG? Is it safe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How to open a DMG file<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Opening a DMG file is pretty easy. When you do open one, you’ll notice that a disk icon shows up on your desktop. Essentially, the file is mounted just like a physical disk.<\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. Once you have downloaded the DMG file, you can: