These disk images normally contain program installation files for macOS apps, but they can also be used to hold compressed files. They are much like ISO files-their Windows-based counterpart. What Are DMG Files?ĭMG files are macOS disk image files.
Luckily it’s easy to open on Windows if you know how. Whether you are an avid Mac programmer using a Windows PC, or you just found a DMG file on your Windows machine, it can be useful to know what it is and how to open it.