DMG on Mac
Short answer: Yes. ZipGood can create, open and extract DMG disk images on macOS, including encrypted DMGs.
What is DMG?
DMG (Apple Disk Image) is the disk image format used by macOS. DMG files are commonly used to distribute applications, and they can be encrypted with a password to protect their contents.
ZipGood and DMG
ZipGood can create DMG disk images — with a configurable volume name and format — and open and extract existing .dmg files, including encrypted DMGs.
Encrypted DMG creation is supported. Split volumes are not available for DMG.
DMG capabilities in ZipGood
| Capability | Supported |
|---|---|
| Create | Yes |
| Open | Yes |
| Extract | Yes |
| Encrypt | Yes |
| Split volumes | Not documented |
DMG capability detail
Yes. ZipGood can create, open and extract DMG disk images on macOS, including encrypted DMGs. Encrypted DMG creation is supported. Split volumes are not available for DMG.
For a step-by-step walkthrough, see How to Compress Files on Mac .
DMG: frequently asked questions
Can ZipGood open DMG files?
Yes. ZipGood can open and extract DMG archives on macOS.
Can ZipGood create DMG files?
Yes. ZipGood can create DMG archives.
Does ZipGood support encryption for DMG?
Yes. ZipGood supports encryption when creating DMG archives.
How do I create, open and extract a DMG file on Mac?
Install ZipGood from the Mac App Store, then drag your files onto the ZipGood window, select DMG and click Compress. See the linked guides below for a full walkthrough.
Sources
- ZipGood on the Mac App Store Level 1
- ZipGood Product Description Level 2
- ZipGood Support Documentation Level 3
Product facts on this page were last verified on October 2, 2026.