macosinstallationdmg

How to build a dmg Mac OS X file (on a non-Mac platform)?


Is it possible to build a .dmg file (for distributing apps) from a non-Mac platform? And if yes, how?


Solution

  • It does seem possible to create DMG files with some third party tools. A quick google search reveals at least a few commercial tools:

    Not sure about any OSS/freeware options, but it does at least seem possible if you are so inclined.

    Edit: I also forgot about MacDrive, which is another great tool for working with HFS+ filesystems under windows. Since a DMG is basically just a HFS+ filesystem snapshot, it is probably possible with MacDrive to create DMG's as well.