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Build macOS installer packages easily.
Build macOS installer packages in minutes.
The internet is full of posts from people trying to create a macOS installer package correctly, which is a testament to how confusing and time consuming it can be. Your time is worth more. — Package Builder makes it super easy to build installer packages by simplifying the process: Simply drag and drop your files, set a few settings, and click “Build”. Done.
Create Mac Installers For…
…Applications, Fonts, Screensavers, Automator workflows, Shortcuts, Extensions, Device Component Plugins, Sounds, Preference Panes, Input Managers, Color Pickers, Desktop Pictures, and anything else.
Background Image
Set a background image. Package Builder helps you attain the “typical look” that users expect.
Localized Text
The install application supports an Introduction and Read Me before the installation, and a Summary after the installation.
License Agreements
By adding a license agreement (localized in multiple languages), you can require the user agree before installing continues.
Install Scripts
Run custom Pre- and Post-Install shell scripts that you write, to perform any advanced use cases like handling existing files or restarting running services.
Install Requirements
Make sure your user recognizes their system supports or doesn’t support your product by requiring macOS versions, architectures (Intel or Apple Silicon), or free space.
Detailed Build Log
Package Builder’s build log shows you everything it’s doing so when there’s a problem, you know exactly where in the process it encountered a problem and why.
Multiple Choices
Need to offer multiple install choices? No problem. Add multiple packages to your installer containing different files, where each package becomes its own “choice” the user can choose to install.
Code Signing
Ensure your users (and macOS itself) know that the installer is safe and unmodified with secure code signing.
Notarization
Have Package Builder go the extra step, by having Apple notarize your installer, checking it for any malware.
