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Open toolPlist to JSON Converter
Paste an Apple XML `.plist` (`Info.plist`, `entitlements.plist`, or `launchd` service config) to convert `<dict>`, `<array>`, `<string>`, `<integer>`, `<real>`, and `<true/>`/`<false/>` nodes into typed JSON.
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How the Plist to JSON Converter Works
The converter parses your XML string with the browser's `DOMParser`, locates the root `<plist>` child (or direct `<dict>`/`<array>` element), recursively walks every typed node, and serializes the resulting JavaScript structure with `JSON.stringify`.
parsePlistNode(el): dict -> Object.fromEntries(keyValuePairs), array -> el.children.map(parsePlistNode).
Detects XML syntax errors or unpaired `<key>` tags inside `<dict>` blocks and reports an immediate diagnostic error.
Apple XML Plist to JSON Type Mapping Reference Table
How each Apple DTD PropertyList-1.0 XML element translates into standard RFC 8259 JSON.
| Plist XML Element | Example Plist Markup | JSON Output Type | Conversion Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| <dict> ... </dict> | <key>id</key><string>app</string> | Object { "id": "app" } | Pairs alternating <key> and value sibling nodes. |
| <array> ... </array> | <array><string>arm64</string></array> | Array ["arm64"] | Preserves ordered sequence of child elements. |
| <integer> / <real> | <integer>42</integer> / <real>16.0</real> | Number (42 / 16) | Parsed as exact numeric literals. |
| <true/> / <false/> | <true/> | Boolean (true / false) | Self-closing boolean tags map to native JSON booleans. |
| <date> / <data> | <date>2026-10-22T00:00:00Z</date> | String (ISO-8601 / Base64) | Whitespace inside <data> Base64 blocks is normalized. |
How to Convert an XML .plist File to JSON
Transform any Apple Property List in three steps.
Paste your XML .plist content into the workspace
Paste the full XML `.plist` document (including or omitting the `<?xml ...?>` and `<!DOCTYPE ...>` headers).
Select 2-space, 4-space, or minified JSON formatting
Pick your preferred JSON indentation style.
Click Convert Plist to JSON and copy or download the .json file
Run the converter to inspect top-level key counts, parsed node statistics, and the resulting JSON.
Worked Plist-to-JSON Conversion Examples
Common iOS, macOS, and cross-platform CI workflows.
Converting iOS/macOS Info.plist metadata for web or Node.js tooling
Transforms CFBundleIdentifier, CFBundleShortVersionString, MinimumOSVersion (16.0), and SupportedArchitectures into a clean JSON object.
Auditing macOS launchd .plist daemons
Converts ProgramArguments arrays, RunAtLoad booleans, and EnvironmentVariables dictionaries into readable JSON.
Normalizing <data> Base64 payloads
Strips line breaks and indentation inside <data> tags so Base64 strings decode cleanly in JSON consumers.
Using the Converted JSON Output
The generated JSON is 100% compliant with RFC 8259 and ready for `jq`, Node.js, or Python.
Numeric `<integer>` and `<real>` tags become native JSON numbers rather than quoted strings.
Boolean `<true/>` and `<false/>` tags become native JSON `true` and `false` literals.
XML vs. Binary Plist Scope
This tool parses XML-formatted Property Lists (`<?xml ...>` / `<plist>`).
If your file starts with the magic bytes `bplist00` (binary plist), convert it to XML first (`plutil -convert xml1`) or paste the XML representation.
Every `<key>` inside a `<dict>` must be followed by a valid value element.
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Open toolFrequently Asked Questions About Plist to JSON Conversion
Answers about using Plist to JSON Converter and understanding its results.
How do Apple XML .plist types map to JSON data types?
In Apple's PropertyList-1.0 DTD, '<dict>' maps to a JSON object '{}', '<array>' maps to a JSON array '[]', '<string>' maps to a JSON string, '<integer>' and '<real>' map to JSON numbers, '<true/>' and '<false/>' map to JSON booleans, '<date>' maps to an ISO 8601 string, and '<data>' maps to a Base64-encoded string.
What is the macOS CLI command equivalent to this tool?
On macOS, 'plutil -convert json Info.plist -o Info.json' converts a Property List to JSON. This browser tool performs the same XML Plist-to-JSON conversion on Windows, Linux, or macOS without requiring Xcode command-line tools.
Why must every value inside a <dict> be preceded by a <key> tag?
Unlike standard XML where key names are tag names, Apple Plists alternate '<key>PropertyName</key>' and a typed value element ('<string>', '<integer>', '<dict>', etc.) as adjacent sibling nodes inside '<dict>'.
Are my Info.plist or launchd configuration files uploaded anywhere?
No. DOM parsing and JSON serialization run 100% locally in your browser.
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