This is the most frequent use case for jailbroken consoles. Note that direct conversion is rarely possible; you must first "liberate" or extract the files.
| File Type | Source | Recommended Tool | Method | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Apple | Terminal / Disk Utility | Convert App -> DMG -> ISO | | PlayStation 3 | Sony PSN | PS3 ISO how to convert pkg to iso updated
hdiutil convert macOS_Installer.sparseimage -format UDTO -o macOS_Sonoma.iso This is the most frequent use case for jailbroken consoles
An ISO file, also known as an ISO image, is a type of file that contains the exact contents of a disc, including the file system, files, and folders. ISO files are often used to distribute software, games, and operating systems, as they can be easily mounted or burned to a disc. ISO files are often used to distribute software,
Remember that an ISO is a . If the original PKG file contains encrypted data (like a game or system software), simply converting the container to an ISO may not make the contents "runnable" in an emulator or virtual machine without additional decryption keys or specific formatting.
As of April 2026, the most reliable methods for this conversion depend on your operating system and the specific type of PKG (e.g., macOS installer or console game package). Method 1: Universal Tool (AnyToISO)
mkdir ~/pkg_extract cd ~/pkg_extract xar -xf /path/to/file.pkg cat Payload | gunzip -dc | cpio -i