What format are installation files in?

Installation files can come in various formats depending on the operating system and the type of software. Common formats include executable files like .exe for Windows, package files like .msi for Windows Installer, and compressed archives like .zip or .tar.gz. For macOS, installation files often use .dmg or .pkg formats. Linux distributions commonly use package formats like .deb for Debian-based systems or .rpm for Red Hat-based systems.