: A package file used by macOS for distribution and installation of software. It can contain installable software, and it's handled by the Installer application on macOS.

You can change the Game ID, Game Title, or add custom background images and icons that will display on your console's dashboard.

Sometimes a .bin file is a firmware update (e.g., for a Sony Bravia TV) that the device expects as a .pkg .

In the world of software packaging, system administration, and legacy data archiving, file formats are the silent gatekeepers of compatibility. Two formats that often cause confusion are (a raw binary disc image) and PKG (a structured software package for Unix-like operating systems, notably macOS and Solaris). If you have ever searched for the term "bin to pkg" , you are likely facing a specific problem: you have a raw binary file or a CD/DVD image (BIN) that you need to convert into an installable package (PKG).

package() install -Dm755 "$srcdir/program.bin" "$pkgdir/usr/bin/myprogram"

A .pkg file is the standard Apple installer format. It is a bundle containing the files to be installed, along with scripts, metadata, and instructions for the macOS Installer application.