Open DMG file under Windows - how it works

If you find a DMG file on your computer, you can open it not only under Mac OS but also under Windows. In this practical tip, we will show you how to do it.

DMG files: why can't Windows open them?

• The abbreviation DMG stands for Disk Image. The software files required for installation are often stored in a DMG file.
• DMG files are only used on Mac OS. On Windows, you can do very little with DMG files. The Windows counterpart to the DMG file are ISO files.

Instructions: Open DMG file under Windows

• Even if you can't do anything with the DMG files under Windows, you still have the opportunity to take a look at the file. All you need is suitable software.
• The easiest way to gain insight is with the free 7-Zip software. If you don't want to install an additional program, use 7-Zip Portable. It is installed in a folder that you can then simply delete.
• Start 7-Zip and navigate to the file path of the DMG file. If you select the DMG file, you can take a look at the inner folder structure. If you drag individual files or folders onto your desktop, the files are extracted.

In the next practical tip we will show you how to convert DMG files to ISO files.