If you want to tailor this conversion process to your specific project, tell me:
No dependencies; just run ./application.bin . Cons: No metadata; no uninstaller; no idea what files it touched.
pkgbuild --root ./root \ --identifier com.ffmpeg.cli \ --version 5.1.2 \ --install-location / \ --scripts ./scripts \ ffmpeg-5.1.2.pkg bin to pkg
A .pkg file is a compressed archive format used by operating systems and consoles—most notably the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and macOS—to distribute and install software. A PKG file contains the encrypted game assets, the executable binaries, installation scripts, and digital signatures required by the target operating system's package manager.
⚠️ Signing retail PKGs without authorization violates DMCA/Sony TOS. This guide is for educational/homebrew only. If you want to tailor this conversion process
pkgbuild --identifier com.developer.myapp --version 1.0 --component /path/to/staged/binary /path/to/output/MyApp.pkg Use code with caution.
For reverse engineers:
Disclaimer: Modding console firmware and creating game packages should only be done using backups of physical game media you legally own.