Opening a PLIST File
The PLIST file type is primarily associated with Apple Property List.
What is a PLIST file?
PLIST files mostly belong to Apple Property List. Property list files are files in the macOS and iOS that store serialized objects. They are often used to store a user's settings.
How to open a PLIST file
You need a suitable software like Apple Property List to open a PLIST file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your PLIST file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PLIST file directly in the browser. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
Online PLIST Text Viewer
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Programs that open and convert PLIST files:
- Apple Property ListSee the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application.
- Property List XML FileA PLIST file is an XML file using Apple’s plist DTD. PLIST stands for Property List, and refers to the fact that PLIST files typically hold lists of properties. PLIST files are a standard part of Apple's OS X Core Foundation. You can edit plist files using a text editor or Apple’s PropertyListEditor, found on the Developer CD or on Apple’s web site. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 3C 3F 78 6D 6C 20 76 65 72 73 69 6F 6E 3D 22 31 2E 30 22 20 65 6E 63 6F 64 69 6E 67 3D 22 55 54 46 2D 38 22 3F 3E, ASCII: .?xml.version="1.0".encoding="UTF-8"?.. This file format is classified as XML. Related links: More Info
Technical Data for PLIST File Extension
The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.
A plist Apple Property List is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with PLIST files
- Associate the PLIST file extension with the correct application. On , right-click on any PLIST file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.plist files".
- Update your software that should actually open apple property lists. Because only the current version supports the latest PLIST file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Apple Property List update.
- To make sure that your PLIST file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
