Converting between Different File Formats

You can open a property list with PropEdit and, if desired, create a copy in a different file format. This allows converting plist and JSON files into each other, provided this is technically possible. You can also switch between different variants of the same format. Available variants are:

• plist file in XML format,
• plist file in binary format,
• JSON file in easily readable format,
• JSON file in compact format.

PropEdit automatically determines which representation is possible and which is not. For example, you cannot save a property list containing binary data as a JSON file because the JSON standard does not allow binary data.

To export an existing file into another format, follow these steps:

1. Select the menu item File > Export… or press ⌥ + ⌘ + E.
2. Navigate to the intended destination folder, specify a file name, and choose one of the file formats.
3. Click Export.