Convert TGZ to PKG
| File Extension | TGZ |
| Full Name | Gzip Compressed TAR Archive |
TGZ is an archive file commonly used on Unix-like operating systems. The file uses GZIP compression algorithm. Compound TAR.GZ extension was used instead of TGZ, but now the shorthand version is commonly used is operating systems.
| 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 .
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "TGZ") to another (referred to as "PKG"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, TGZ 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 TGZ to format PKG becomes essential.
So, how can we perform TGZ to PKG 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 TGZ and transforming it into format PKG. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of TGZ to PKG converters.
Conversion from TGZ to PKG
TGZ to PKG
How to convert the TGZ file to PKG?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of TGZ to PKG. 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 TGZ file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file TGZ, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the TGZ file to the application
- Select the output format of the PKG file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file PKG on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted PKG file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the TGZ format:
Other conversions
to the PKG format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
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.