| File Type 1 |
Mac OS X Installer Package (Most common) |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Package of compressed installer files used to install a software program; commonly used for installing software in Mac OS X; may be installed individually or referenced by an installer script included with the software.
Double-click the package to install the files; right-click (Control-click) and select "Show Package Contents" to view the files stored in the package. |
| Program(s) that open pkg files |
Mac: Mac OS X Installer (built into the operating system) |
| File Type 2 |
PlayStation Store Downloaded Package |
| File Format |
Proprietary File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
File downloaded from Sony's PlayStation Store, an online store with games, movies, and demos for PS3 and PSP devices; used specifically for downloadable games, game updates, and demos; saved in an encrypted format that is only recognized by compatible Sony devices.
Packages downloaded from the PlayStation Store can be transferred to a PSP or PS3 via USB, Memory Stick, or a network connection. |
| Program(s) that open pkg files |
Mac / Windows: Transfer to a Sony PS3 or PSP |
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