Open PKG File A PKG file, diminutive of 'Package', is simply a package of installation files. These files are used by the Mac Operating System and are executed when a user wants to install a program or a software on the computer. The PKG file is similar to the MSI installation files used by computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system. Can't open a.pkg file? When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. Software that will open, convert or fix PKG files. These apps are known to open certain types of PKG files. Since many different programs may use PKG files for different purposes, you may need to try a few of the apps to open your specific PKG file.
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1st Method: Open it in another program.
When you double-click PACKAGE files, your computer attempts to open it in a program associated with PACKAGE files. If there’s no program associated with PACKAGE files on your computer, the file won’t open. To open the file, download one of the most popular programs associated with PACKAGE files such as Electronic Arts DBPF Resource Package or Autopackage Software Installation Package.
2nd Method: Take a hint from the file type.
The PACKAGE file extension usually indicates it's under the umbrella of Compressed Files. However, if it’s another file type, it might not open with one of the programs listed above. Take the following steps to find the file type:
- Right-click the file.
- Click “Properties” (Windows) or “More Info” (Mac).
- Locate the file type under either “Type of File” (Windows) or “Kind” (Mac).
3rd Method: Check with the developer.
So you’ve tried using a different program, you’ve confirmed the file type, and your PACKAGE file still won’t open. Even if these methods were unsuccessful, you might still be able to reach out to a software developer for help. Use the chart below to find the developer for each of the programs mentioned above and contact them directly for assistance.
Software | Developed By |
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Electronic Arts DBPF Resource Package | Electronic Arts Inc. |
Autopackage Software Installation Package | Autopackage |
4th Method: Open it in a universal file viewer.
If the developer isn’t able to help, a universal file viewer probably can. File Magic (Download) and similar programs are designed to open a wide variety of file formats, including PACKAGE files. Some aren’t compatible and will only open in binary. Download File Magic now to open you PACKAGE and hundreds of other file types with one program!
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2 file types use the .nupkg file extension.- 1.NuGet Package
- 2.NetUpdate Package
File Type 1NuGet Package
Developer | NuGet |
Popularity | |
Category | Developer Files |
Format | Zip |
What is a NUPKG file?
A NUPKG file is a code package used by NuGet, a Microsoft Visual Studio component that allows developers to create and share packages for use in .NET projects. It contains packaged source code, as well as instructions for how to use that code. NUPKG files are built from .NUSPEC files, which are themselves built from .DLL assemblies.
Prior to 2012, developers had to manually install NuGet as an extension to Microsoft Visual Studio. But over time, NuGet and the NUPKG format proved so essential that Microsoft began installing NuGet Package Manager with Visual Studio by default. These days, developers share thousands of NUPKG files using NuGet.org and NuGet Package Manager. Popular NuGet packages include Microsoft Entity Framework, jQuery, and JSON libraries.
How do I open a NUPKG file?
Generally, developers do not open NUPKG files. Instead, they import the files into Microsoft Visual Studio, so they can include the code contained within NUPKG files in their development projects.
To import a NUPKG file into Microsoft Visual Studio:
- From the Visual Studio toolbar, select Project → Manage NuGet Packages. The NuGet Package Manager appears.
- Select the gear icon that appears in the upper right-hand corner of the NuGet Package Manager. The Options window appears, showing a list of NuGet package sources.
- If the folder containing your NUPKG file does not appear in the Package sources: field, add that folder as a package source (by selecting the button and then entering the path to your folder in the Source: field). Then, select .
- From the Package source: dropdown menu, select your new package source.
- When your NUPKG file appears in the NuGet Package Manager, click it and then select .
Because NUPKG files are compressed with zip compression, you can also extract the files contained within them using zip utilities such as:
- Microsoft File Explorer (Windows)
- 7-Zip (Windows)
- Apple Archive Utility (Mac)
- Corel WinZip (Windows and Mac)
After you extract the files contained within a NUPKG package, you can open and view them normally.
NOTE: If you have trouble extracting the files contained within a NUPKG file, you can try renaming the file to use the .ZIP extension before decompressing it.
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File Type 2NetUpdate Package
Developer | Intego |
Popularity | |
Category | Data Files |
Format | Binary |
.NUPKG File Association 2
A NUPKG file is an update package used by NetUpdate, a software utility used for updating Intego applications. It may contain a patch or content pack for software titles such as VirusBarrier, Personal Antispam, Personal Backup, FileGuard, and ContentBarrier.
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