dropdmg ☆

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Description:
Create DMGs and other archives

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.7.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: dmg archive encryption macos productivity

Install: brew install --cask dropdmg

About:
DropDMG is a macOS utility for creating disk images (DMGs) and other archive formats like ZIP, ISO, and CDR. It streamlines the process of packaging files for distribution with advanced options for compression, encryption, and custom layouts. Its main value is providing a professional, automated workflow for creating secure and polished installers.

Key Features:

Automated creation of encrypted and compressed disk images
Support for multiple formats including DMG, ISO, CDR, and ZIP
Customizable layouts with background images and icons
Integration with macOS services and command-line tools
Contextual menu plugin for Finder

Use Cases:

Packaging software for distribution to Mac users
Securely transferring sensitive files with AES-256 encryption
Creating backups of specific project folders

Alternatives:

hdiutil – Built-in command-line tool; DropDMG provides a powerful GUI and automation features.
create-dmg – Open-source script; DropDMG is a polished, native macOS application with a GUI.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 17, 2025 7:01pm	3.7	0	VERSION_BUMP	2e72fc34
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm	3.6.9	0	VERSION_BUMP	a43c7501