File Extension | PKG |
Full Name | Apple MAC OS X Installer Format |
The .pkg file extension refers to Mac OS x installer package file. This is a special type of archive file that can contain data and instructions for installing an application software on an Apple computer that runs Mac OS.The .
File Extension | RPM |
Full Name | Linux Package Manager Format |
RPM file extension is used by a Linux-based operating system. RPM file is a installer package archive used by various Linux distributions.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "PKG") to another (referred to as "RPM"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, PKG file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format PKG to format RPM becomes essential.
So, how can we perform PKG to RPM file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format PKG and transforming it into format RPM. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of PKG to RPM converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of PKG to RPM. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the PKG file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.