How To Convert Dmg File To Iso In Windows 8

If you are an avid Mac user using a Windows PC, and suddenly find a DMG file in your windows system, you would definitely want to open it up to see what it contains. Though the installation files or compressed files it contains will not be compatible with your windows PC, yet there are some ways you can check out what it withholds. But before proceeding with the ways to open or view a DMG file, it is better if we have a thorough knowledge of what a DMG file exactly is. DMG files are actually Mac OS disk image files. It is very similar to ISO files in windows, or rather a counterpart of ISO files.

The DMG file can be burned to a CD or mount as a normal volume on Macintosh computers. Usually, the data in DMG file is stored in compressed format. On a Windows PC, AnyBurn can convert DMG file to ISO format, or burn it to a blank CD / DVD disc. To convert DMG file to ISO format, please follow the steps, 1. Once the application is downloaded and installed, launch it. There will be 'tools' option available on the screen, click on that and then click on 'convert' to go to file converter dialog box. Step 3 As you can see, there is an option 'browse' under 'Source File' area, click on it to select the target DMG file that you want to convert into ISO.

The images usually comprise installation files of softwares and operating systems and sometimes, compressed files. Since you are using a windows PC, surely you won't be able to run it on your Window OS, but at least there are ways by which you can have a look at its contents. And that is what we are going to discuss in this article - ways to view the DMG files on Windows 10/7/8.

Way #1: Open DMG Files on Windows with 7-ZIP

7-ZIP is a lightweight freeware which is easily available on the internet market. It not only extracts DMG files but all other of compressed files, such as ZIP, CAB, ISO, RAR, WIM, etc. But we would restrict our discussion here only upto DMG. Read the steps below to know the tool's usage:

Step 1. Download the 7-ZIP program file in any of your working computer and install it.

Step 2. After installation is done, locate the DMG file that you wish to open or view in your directory or desktop, and right-click on it.

Step 3. From the context menu, click on '7-ZIP' which will not appear as a part of your system since installed.

Step 4. From the next sub-menu that follows click on 'Open archive' and your DMG file will be opened and you can view the contents inside.

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Cons:

  • You cannot view or extract files bigger than 4 GB.
  • You cannot view or extract encrypted files.
  • You are only allowed to extract 5 DMG files at a time.

Way #2: Open DMG Files with DMG Extractor

DMG Extractor is another professional tool to open and extract .dmg files without first converting them into .iso or .img files. It's interface is very user-friendly and even a beginner can use it without any difficulty. Just go through the steps below to pull off the task:

Step 1. First of all, download the DMG extractor program file from the internet and install it in your personal Windows PC.

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How To Convert Dmg File To Iso In Windows 8

Step 2. Run the application with admin rights and in the main UI of the tool's screen, click on 'open' button in the upper menu bar to browse the required DMG file. The file will be loaded into the software's screen.

Step 3. After the file is loaded, you will be displayed all the contents contained within the DMG file.

Cons:

  • You cannot view or extract files bigger than 4 GB.
  • You cannot view or extract encrypted files.
  • You are only allowed to extract 5 DMG files at a time.

Way #3: View DMG files on Windows with PowerISO

PowerISO is yet another very powerful professional tool which can open, burn, extract, create, edit, convert, any kind of disk image files. It can process every kind of image files, be it BIN, DMG, ISO, DAA, etc. Here we would burn the image file into a CD/DVD or USB and then will open it from the disk storage to check out what it contains. But before you head on the tool's usage, better have a look at its specifications to use it in a better way.

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Step 1. Get the program file downloaded from the official website and install it in your Windows computer.

Step 2. Launch the utility with admin privileges and then insert a empty Disk (CD/DVD or USB) in your computer.

Step 3. Click on 'Tools' button from the menu bar and then click on 'Burn' option from the drop-down menu.

Step 4. Now the 'DMG Burner' option will be shown in the PowerISO Window's screen.

Step 5. Click on 'Browse' button to fetch the required DMG files from your computer's directory.

Step 6. Select the burning speed from the dialog box and then finally click on 'Burn' button to start the burning process.

Step 7. Once the image is burnt in your disk, open the disk from 'My computer' and click on the DMG file to view what it contains.

Conclusion:

After going through all the methods mentioned above, you must have realized by now that the first two tools implemented have got several demerits and thus can be not relied upon fully. So in order to have all the facilities with disk images, better stick to way 3 for a guarantee result.

Mar.13 2018 15:17 PM / Posted by Elva Xiao to Windows

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Convert DMG to ISO File

A .DMG file is the disc image file used by MAC OSX. It is an exact copy of a hard disk or compact disk. The DMG file can be burned to a CD or mount as a normal volume on Macintosh computers. Usually, the data in DMG file is stored in compressed format. On a Windows PC, AnyBurn can convert DMG file to ISO format, or burn it to a blank CD / DVD disc. To convert DMG file to ISO format, please follow the steps,

1. Run AnyBurn, and click 'Convert image files'.

2. Select the source DMG file, and select the destination image file type to ISO format. Anyburn will create the default destination image file name based on the destination image type. The destination ISO file will be in the same folder of the source DMG file, you can change it if necessary. After you have made the selection, click 'Convert Now' to start conversion.

3. AnyBurn will start converting the DMG file to ISO format, and showing the conversion progress.

4. You should see the message 'Converting image file finished successfully.' when the conversion complete.

Aug 23, 2015  The more important thing is the size of the.dmg with respect to memory and free space on the hard drive. It is risky to try a manage a disc image file on a hard drive without free space at least that of the.dmg file plus additional space. If the.dmg is too large to fit into free memory, then you may run into disk space related problems. What is the max size of a dmg file.

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