Plist to JSON Converter - Apple Property List to JSON

Convert Apple plist files to JSON format. Supports XML plist from macOS and iOS. Browser-based, no uploads required.

Drag & drop plist file here

XML property list format

Or paste plist XML

JSON Output

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Frequently Asked Questions

A plist (property list) is Apple's standard format for storing serialized objects. It's used extensively in macOS and iOS for configuration files, preferences, and data storage.

This tool supports XML plist format, which is the most common human-readable format. Binary plist files need to be converted to XML first using Apple's plutil command.

On macOS, plist files are commonly found in ~/Library/Preferences/ for app settings, and in application bundles. iOS apps store preferences in similar locations.

No. All conversion happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your plist files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy.

Plist types map to JSON: string→string, integer/real→number, true/false→boolean, date→ISO string, data→base64 string, array→array, dict→object.

Yes. Info.plist files from app bundles convert perfectly. You'll get a JSON object with all the bundle metadata like CFBundleName, CFBundleVersion, etc.

Nested dictionaries and arrays are fully supported. The JSON output preserves the complete hierarchy of your plist structure.

Binary plists must first be converted to XML format. On macOS, use: plutil -convert xml1 file.plist. Then upload the resulting XML file.

Yes. The JSON output is formatted with proper indentation by default. You can copy or download the nicely formatted result.

No hard limit, but very large plist files may be slow to process. Most configuration plists are small and convert instantly.

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