How to Open PKG files in Windows 10/11: Best Tools
Using these tools will ease the opening of PKG files
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The best software to open PKG files on a PC are WinRAR and WinZip. Today, we’ll walk you through the process of opening a package file and tell you all you need to know about these 2 apps so you can easily decide which one’s the best for you.
What is the best software to open .pkg files on Windows 10?
WinRAR
The popular WinRAR is a utility tool that allows the compression and decompression of files.
This software can open over 100 different file formats, .pkg included, alongside other popular formats such as ZIP, RAR, JAR, and ACE.
Furthermore, WinRAR has a limited built-in text editor which allows you to edit some information and change some proprietary data contained in the file format.
WinRAR comes with multiple threading features that enable you to extract or open multiple .pkg files simultaneously.
Nevertheless, WinRAR is also lightweight and utilizes few computer resources. This software is compatible with all versions of the Windows OS, including Windows 10.
WinZip
WinZip is the second best-known file compression tool out there. And just like the previous example, this one is more than just an archiver.
With WinZip, .pkg files can be opened, modified, and saved on your device thereby allowing you to modify the contents of the files.
If you need to also protect the files, WinZip offers a file encryption option that will prevent anyone to open your documents.
The tool also integrates with cloud apps such as Dropbox or the G-Suite, so that you can easily store your files virtually.
How to open a PKG file on a PC
- Download and install the PKG file opener of your choice. We’ll use WinRAR for this example.
- Navigate to the package file (e.g., .zip, .rar, .tar, .7z) on your computer.
- Right-Click the Package File and choose Open with WinRAR.
- You will see a list of files and folders contained within the archive. Double-click on it to View the PKG file without saving it on your computer. Or hit the Extract to… button if you want to save it.
In conclusion, you can make use of any of the software we mentioned above to open .pkg files. If you do know of any software which we did not mention, feel free to let us know by commenting below.
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