How to convert a .exe file into a .msi file to use in intune
| Approach | Best for | |----------|----------| | Port source code | Ideal – native performance | | Virtual machine appliance | Heavy, but full compatibility | | Cross-platform framework (Qt, Electron) | Rewrite UI once, compile for both | | Cloud streaming | No local execution, requires internet | convert exe to pkg
Converting a Windows executable ( ) directly into a macOS package ( How to convert a
productbuild --component "/path/to/YourApp.app" /Applications "/path/to/OutputName.pkg" : The resulting Electron) | Rewrite UI once
are installer packages designed specifically for macOS (or sometimes used in PlayStation/mobile environments).
However, by understanding the underlying need, you can achieve the same practical result using one of four methods:
These create a virtual machine to run a full version of Windows side-by-side with your Mac system.