What is a PKG file?

Having trouble opening PKG files or just wondering what they contain? This article will explain the purpose of these files and introduce you to software that can open or manipulate them.

 

What is a PKG file?

A .pkg file is a database file created by SymbianOS application developers. There aren't many SymbianOS devices on the market today, but during Nokia's heyday, SymbianOS was the most widely used mobile operating system. A .pkg file contains data in a text format that is used to create a SIS file.

The application's .pkg file also contains various ownership information such as the name of the software vendor, developer, application files to be copied, and other related files. The information or data stored in the .pkg file is created using the CreateSIS utility, which uses the makesis command to store the .pkg file containing the information.

How to open PKG file

How to open PKG files on Windows

To open a PKG file on Windows, follow the instructions below:

1. Find the PKG file in File Explorer and double-click it to launch the corresponding application.
2. If the PKG file doesn't open with the application, and instead you get the error message "Windows cannot open the file", you should try to find an application that can open the file.
3. If you know an application that can open PKG files, run that application and open the PKG file. If you don't know an application that can open PKG files, try searching online for "PKG viewer" in your favorite search engine.
4. Install the application and open the PKG file.

 

How to open PKG files on Mac

To open a PKG file on a Mac, follow these instructions:

1. Find the PKG file in the Mac OS Finder and double-click it to launch the corresponding application.
2. If the PKG file fails to open in a Mac OS application and instead you get an error message "No application is set to open this file" , you can click "Search the App Store" on the error dialog and Mac OS will tell you if the application is compatible with the PKG file.
3. If you know which Mac OS application can be used to open PKG files, you can select the "Choose Application…" option in the error box to associate the file extension and open the PKG file in it.
4. If you don't know what application can open PKG files, try searching for "PKG viewer" on your favorite online search engine.

 

How to open PKG files on iPhone/iPad

To open a PKG file on your iOS device, follow these steps:

1. Open the Files app on your iPhone or iPad. You can find this by swiping down on the home screen and typing "files" into the search bar.
2. Tap the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
3. You will see all the recently downloaded files. Click on the PKG file to view it.
4. The application will automatically launch and open your file if you have the correct application that can open the file.
5. If no app can open the file, you will need to search for "PKG" in the Apple App Store. This way, you can find an app that can open your PKG file.
6. If this doesn't work, your file may only open via a desktop application. To find an application that can open desktop files, search online for "PKG viewer" in your favorite search engine.

How to open PKG files on Android

If you have downloaded the PKG file on your Android device, you can open it by following these steps:

1. Find the "My Files" or "File Manager" app in the Android app list on your Android device and tap to launch it.
2. Click on the "Downloads" folder in the application.
3. You will see the downloaded PKG file in this folder.
4. Click File . If your Android device supports opening the file you downloaded, it will open in the corresponding app.
5. If the file won't open, you can find an app that can open the file by searching for "PKG" in the Android App Store.
6. If you can't open the file using an app from the Android App Store, it may only open on a desktop platform like Windows or Mac OS. Try searching the web for "PKG viewer" to open the file.