File Extension Database

Open PLIST File

Files with a PLIST extension are property files used by applications running under the Mac OS X operating system.

They are XML-formatted files and contain the features and configuration settings for various programs.

In other words, they store serialized objects for the Mac OS X, iOS, NeXTSTEP, and GNUstep set of framework libraries.

Because PLIST files are XML-based, they can also be saved in text or binary format.

Editing by the user is not recommended, these files themselves are modified by their respective native programs as necessary.

However, developers create and edit PLIST files using Apple's Property List Editor, which is normally shipped with Apple's development tools (XCode).

It is also feasible to edit them using third party tools.

To open, create or edit a PLIST file, you must have one of the following programs installed on your system. Make sure to consider the precautions that must be taken when modifying a file of this nature.

Frequently associated Windows objects:

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How Can I Open PLIST File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PLIST file is to find a PLIST file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PLIST file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open PLIST file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as PLIST file opener then try to search online for "PLIST viewer", "application to open PLIST file" or "open PLIST file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PLIST file

How Can I Open PLIST File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PLIST file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PLIST file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with PLIST file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PLIST file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PLIST file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PLIST file then try to search for "PLIST viewer", "application to open PLIST file" or "read PLIST file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PLIST file

How Can I Open PLIST File on Android

If you downloaded a PLIST file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded PLIST file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "PLIST".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "PLIST viewer", "PLIST file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open PLIST File on iPhone or iPad

To open PLIST File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the PLIST file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "PLIST". This way you can find apps which can open PLIST files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "PLIST viewer" or "PLIST file" online in your favorite search engine.