Can macOS Monterey be installed from .pkg file

[rvmeush]

I am trying to install Mac OS 12 into a Parallels VM. The only Monterey I have been able to find for the latest Monterey version is a .pkg installer file. However I haven't been able to find out how to use this .pkg file to create the virtual machine.

I'd appreciate any instructions for how to create the Monterey VM from the .pkg file.

Thanks.

 

[Aries@PF]

This is what I use to get what I need for Parallels to setup a VM:

How-To Via Terminal:
https://osxdaily.com/where-download-macos-installers/

Big Sur:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132

Monterey:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-monterey/id1576738294

Ventura:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-ventura/id1638787999