Payload Extractor

Open and choose files to install from Mac OS X .pkg files
Aug 07, 2025
Rating:
3.8 on 24 votes
Category:
System ToolsFile Managers
Developer:
hac the planet
License:
Freeware
Total downloads:
117 (1 last week)
Latest version:
1.2

Description

Open .pkg files, which are usually opened by the OS X Installer application. Choose which files you want to install and where you want to install them. This is especially useful when you need to replace a single damaged file or when you want to install a different version of an application without affecting the previous version.

Payload Extractor 1.2 for Mac was available to download from the developer's website when we last checked. We cannot confirm if there is a free download of this app available. The application is included in System Tools.

According to the results of the Google Safe Browsing check, the developer's site is safe. Despite this, we recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus software. The bundle identifier for Payload Extractor for Mac is com.hac.payloadextractor. The most popular version among the program users is 1.1. This free Mac app is an intellectual property of hac the planet.

From the developer:

Payload Extractor is a utility that opens Mac OS X .pkg files, the same files opened by the OS X Installer application. But unlike the Installer application, Payload Extractor allows you to decide which file(s) you install and where you install them.

You may want to check out more Mac applications, such as Payload-Free Package Creator, Url Extractor X or Url Extractor, which might be similar to Payload Extractor.

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