macOShdiutil

macOShdiutil is a command-line utility developed by Apple Inc. for managing disk images and disks within the macOS operating system. It serves as a powerful tool for creating, manipulating, mounting, unmounting, converting, and customizing disk images, which are often used for distributing software, backups, and virtual disks.

The utility supports a variety of disk image formats, including the commonly used DMG (Disk Image), CDR, ISO, and sparse bundles. It offers extensive options for encrypting, compressing, and resizing disk images, facilitating secure and efficient storage or transfer of data. Users can also attach or detach disk images to the system, enabling them to access or disconnect the virtual disks as needed.

macOShdiutil is often employed by developers, system administrators, and advanced users to automate disk management tasks, script image creation, or prepare disks for deployment. Through its command-line interface, it integrates seamlessly with shell scripts and automation workflows, providing a flexible and scriptable means to manage disk-related operations on macOS.

This utility is typically included with macOS as part of the core system tools and is accessible via the Terminal application. Proper use of macOShdiutil requires familiarity with command-line operations and understanding of disk image formats. Its features make it an essential tool for handling disk images in development, deployment, backup, and recovery scenarios on Apple computers.