System File Type – plist

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System File Type

plist

Structured Data
Windows Explorer icon for the plist file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

An Apple property-list file.

Characteristics

Structured key/value data serialized as XML or binary and supporting dictionaries, arrays, strings, numbers, dates, and data values.

Common Uses

macOS and iOS preferences, application metadata, bundles, launch configuration, and serialized settings.

Compatible Programs

  • Xcode
  • Apple Property List Editor
  • Visual Studio Code
  • plutil

Sources

plist Available by Year Taken/Created

plist — Live from Microsoft

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