PLIST

Basic information about PLIST file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PLIST（*.PLIST or *.plist）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the PLIST file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PLIST file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PLIST file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PLIST file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PLIST file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the PLIST file?
How to open a PLIST file?
What programs do I need to open a PLIST file?
What programs help to create and edit a PLIST file?
How to convert PLIST files to another file format?
How to convert another files to PLIST file format?

1.Detail information about PLIST file extension: Mac OS X Property List File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PLIST files
File type	Mac OS X Property List File	Category	Settings Files
Developer	Apple	File format	N/A
Description	PLIST file is a Mac OS X Property List File developed by Apple. A PLIST file is a settings file, also known as a "properties file," used by macOS applications. It contains properties and configuration settings for various programs. PLIST files are formatted in XML and based on Apple's Core Foundation DTD.
Windows	Microsoft Notepad Corel WordPerfect X8 Notepad++ Any text editor
macOS	Apple Xcode Fat Cat PlistEdit Pro PrefEdit Night Productions Pref Setter Late Night Property List Tools Apple plutil Any text editor Apple Property List Editor Mac OS X

How to convert PLIST files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for PLIST files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PLIST to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PLIST to MP4

Can't open a PLIST file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.PLIST”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the PLIST extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support PLIST file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of PLIST files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a PLIST file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PLIST file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a PLIST file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the PLIST file is damaged.
Whether the PLIST file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the PLIST file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the PLIST file format is incompletely.
Whether the PLIST file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PLIST file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PLIST file.

If the PLIST file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.