JSON to Plist Converter - Generate Apple Property Lists

Convert JSON to Apple plist XML format. Create macOS and iOS configuration files. Runs locally, your data stays private.

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JSON Input

Plist Output

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tool generates XML plist format, which is the standard human-readable property list format used by Apple. It includes the proper DOCTYPE and plist wrapper elements.

String→string, number→integer or real, boolean→true/false, null→string (empty), array→array, object→dict. Numbers are integer if whole, real if decimal.

Yes. The generated plist is valid for use in iOS apps, Info.plist files, preference files, and any other context where Apple plist format is required.

No. All conversion happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your data never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.

Base64-encoded strings in JSON can be converted to plist data elements. The tool outputs them aselements with the base64 content preserved.

Yes. Nested JSON objects become nested dict elements, and nested arrays become nested array elements. Any level of nesting is supported.

ISO 8601 date strings in JSON are output as string elements. For proper date elements, ensure your dates follow the ISO format (YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SSZ).

Yes. The plist XML is generated with proper indentation and line breaks for readability. It's valid XML that any plist parser can read.

Yes. Convert your plist to JSON first, edit the JSON, then convert back to plist. This workflow makes editing complex plists much easier.

No hard limit, but very large JSON files may be slow to process. Most configuration data converts instantly.

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