How to open a dmg file on Mac

The opening of a dmg file on Mac is very simple because this format is precisely used by Apple's operating systems for disk images. Thus, it is very common that when you download an Internet program for Mac, come in this format. Apple computers come with two installed programs that allow you to manage the dmg. In .com, we explain in detail how to open a dmg file on Mac.

Steps to follow:

one

As we say, the most normal thing is that when you download an Internet program for Mac have the extension dmg and present an aspect like that of the photograph.

two

To open dmg files on Mac, simply hover your mouse over the document and press right button. The system will recommend two alternatives for opening:

Disk Image Mounter.
Utility of disks.

3

The second alternative to open the dmg file on Mac is in case you want to perform some operation with this disk image, beyond installing the program it contains. So, you should open it with Disk Utility.

4

If what you want is to install the program on your computer, you will have to open the dmg file on Mac with Disk Image Mounter. Then, an automatic process will begin in which you will not have to do anything until the screen that you see in the photograph of the next step appears.

5

Now, simply drag the icon on the left to your Applications folder, which appears on the right. The arrow clearly tells you how to move the mouse. If you click twice on the dmg file, it would open directly with Disk Image Mounter.