Are binary plists supported?

Yes. Both XML property lists and binary ones (files starting with "bplist00", which macOS uses for most preference files) are converted. Dates become ISO 8601 strings and data values become Base64.

How do I convert plist to JSON?

Upload your plist file above, click Convert, and download the JSON result instantly. No account or software needed.

Is converting plist to JSON free?

Yes. It is free and unlimited for files up to 5 MB, with no account required. Larger files get 3 free conversions per day; beyond that, credit packs start at $3 and credits never expire.

Are my files stored or shared?

No. Files are processed in server memory and deleted immediately after conversion. File contents are never written to disk or retained.

Do I need to install anything?

No software installation needed. OmniConvert runs in the browser — just upload, convert, and download.

OmniConvert

Convert plist to JSON

Free

Convert an Apple property list (XML or binary .plist) to JSON

Drop a file or click to browse

Accepted: .plist,.xml

or paste below

Free and unlimited for files up to 5 MB. No account needed.

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About this conversion

Convert an Apple property list (XML or binary .plist) to JSON. This converter processes your plist file server-side and returns a JSON file instantly — no account, no software installation, and no file storage. Files are deleted from our servers immediately after conversion.

How to convert plist to JSON

1. Upload — drag your plist file onto the converter above, or click to browse.
2. Convert — press Convert. Processing happens on secure servers in seconds.
3. Download — your JSON file downloads automatically. No sign-up required.

Convert plist to JSON from the command line

curl --fail-with-body \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
  -F "file=@input.plist" \
  -F "conversionId=plist-to-json" \
  https://www.omniconvert.cloud/api/convert -o output.json

The API needs a token from a credit pack, and each API conversion uses one credit. Converting on this page stays free. API documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Are binary plists supported?: Yes. Both XML property lists and binary ones (files starting with "bplist00", which macOS uses for most preference files) are converted. Dates become ISO 8601 strings and data values become Base64.
How do I convert plist to JSON?: Upload your plist file above, click Convert, and download the JSON result instantly. No account or software needed.
Is converting plist to JSON free?: Yes. It is free and unlimited for files up to 5 MB, with no account required. Larger files get 3 free conversions per day; beyond that, credit packs start at $3 and credits never expire.
Are my files stored or shared?: No. Files are processed in server memory and deleted immediately after conversion. File contents are never written to disk or retained.
Do I need to install anything?: No software installation needed. OmniConvert runs in the browser — just upload, convert, and download.

No account needed · Credits never expire · Share your token link across devices