How to create an Apple Disk Image (DMG) file on Mac OS X


Here's the easy way to create an Apple disk image (DMG) on Mac OS X:

Step 1: Launch iArchiver

Download iArchiver if you haven't already done so and launch it

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Step 2: Drag in files to pack

Drag in the files you want to pack in your disk image.

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Step 3: Pick a file name

Type in the filename for your disk image.

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Step 4: Change format to DMG

Select "DMG" from the drop-down list to the right of the filename.

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Step 5: Drag out DMG file

Drag out the file (represented by the DMG icon) and you're done!

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