Plist to JSON converter
To convert Plist to JSON, drop your Plist file in the box below. It converts straight away; press Download to save the JSON. It all happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
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What changes
| Plist to JSON | What happens |
|---|---|
| Read | XML plists and binary plists (bplist00), every value type |
| Dates | ISO 8601 text, UTC |
| Data | Base64 text |
| Keyed archives | UIDs as {"CF$UID": n} |
How to convert Plist to JSON
- Add your Plist. Drop the file in the box, or click to choose it. It becomes JSON straight away.
- Check the result. Look at the preview. The delimiter and value types are set for you; change them if needed.
- Download. Press Download to save the JSON.
Why JSON
Read an Apple property list (XML or binary) as JSON, which every language and tool reads.
Questions
macOS and iOS often save plists in a binary form (it starts with bplist00). This turns it into text you can read.
No. It is converted in your browser.
No. The conversion happens right in your browser, so your file stays on your device. There is no account to make, either.