How to Open Disk Image (DMG) Files That Are Not Allowed on a Mac

If you've got a disk image file (.dmg) that you want to open but can't because you're not an admin, this workaround can help.

Steps

  1. 1
    Download the file.
  2. 2
    After it's finish, go to Disk Utility.
  3. 3
    Open the .dmg file with the Disk Utility still open. You will see the .dmg file on the left of the Disk Utility screen.
  4. 4
    Click the .dmg file (Not the USB as some files have). Click convert on the upper part of Disk Utility.
  5. 5
    Rename it to something else to tell the difference between the old and new .dmg file. Example: helloworld becomes workinghelloworld.
  6. 6
    Wait for the transfer.
  7. 7
    Open the file. After it's finished, you should be able to open the contents in the .dmg file.

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