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How can i look into a .DMG file

As the title says how do i look into a dmg file. I know it's an image and that clicking on it mounts it to install apps but i want to look into it first. Ok i'm a nosey git but i am curious and want to know what makes thinks tick.

iMac with Retina 5K display, OS X El Capitan (10.11.3)

Posted on May 16, 2016 2:45 AM

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Posted on May 16, 2016 5:24 AM

right click on the installer icon and select "show packages contents"

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the installer package and it's components will be shown in the Finder


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How can i look into a .DMG file

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