Convert .plist into xml?

**iGotTheRiteTemp** · 08-14-2008, 07:09 PM

The online converter I used to use isn't working anymore... I used this: Convert Apple Property list from binary to text XML

Does anyone know any other way to make my .plists readable and editable? (im on windows.)

**whisky96** · 08-14-2008, 10:04 PM

sure, here you are:

https://brokolice.drsny.net/iphone/plutil/

**iGotTheRiteTemp** · 08-14-2008, 11:25 PM

Thanks

but for some reason that won't convert the plist i'm trying to edit.

**dillonsmith9147** · 08-15-2008, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by iGotTheRiteTemp

Thanks

but for some reason that won't convert the plist i'm trying to edit.

me either

**BlackWolf** · 08-15-2008, 08:57 AM

install erica's utilities from cydia. after that you can just execute
plutil -c xml1 filename.plist
directly on your iphone (either via SSH or using mobile terminal) and there you go.

**NetMage** · 08-15-2008, 04:51 PM

If you have Perl and understand the command line (a little) you can also use my plutil app:

SCW iPhone Page

**dillonsmith9147** · 08-15-2008, 08:14 PM

where does it make the xml

**BlackWolf** · 08-16-2008, 03:49 AM

if you mean my method using plutil, it just converts the existing file so you can open, read and alter it afterwards. easiest method available as far as I know.

**MOSHO92** · 08-16-2008, 11:20 PM

Thank you NetMage! The online converter has been sketchy with downtime, with this I could make my own online converter!

**youngguy** · 08-17-2008, 06:22 PM

Hi all,

I coded this web based app to convert the .plist and .strings to xml.

Try it:

http://vietserver.info/plist/

**dillonsmith9147** · 08-18-2008, 07:46 PM

YAY, sumthing a nube can use

well it worked once now it keeps telling it cant find my file arghhhhh

is there anything like this PC based for windows other than the perl thing

**BlackWolf** · 08-19-2008, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by dillonsmith9147

YAY, sumthing a nube can use

well it worked once now it keeps telling it cant find my file arghhhhh

is there anything like this PC based for windows other than the perl thing

well, not really as far as I know ... like I said: just install erica's utilities and execute
plutil -c xml1 file.plist
on your iphone, that'll do the job, is very quick and anyone can do it.

regards

**dillonsmith9147** · 08-21-2008, 07:29 PM

lol i finnaly got that working, thanks dude

**mfleigle** · 09-25-2008, 05:05 PM

All I am finding is online or mac based solutions, and I could use the online ones but I am looking for a batch converter. Anyone got any ideas for a windows app?

**idkmybffv** · 04-09-2009, 06:00 PM

I need help somebody my general.plist doesnt show up i dont know what to put in there

its just blank when i go to general in settings. I was trying to fix the touch settings. does anyone know how to add both of them? please i really need help with my iphone right now

**midniter** · 04-24-2009, 09:29 PM

hey guys afore-mentioned links are not working anymore

I need to convert .string file to .xml file so i can edit it and back to .string file to put it back in the iphone

plz can someone tell me of a method or proggy
appreciate it thxxx

**Jim Danner** · 04-26-2009, 05:11 AM

See my signature.

**verrybigdog** · 10-14-2009, 09:33 PM

This one works

Binary — XML .plist converter - iAppCat

**pereirdp** · 03-06-2010, 09:53 PM

thank you jim danner and verrybigdog.

**da1geek** · 05-05-2010, 10:02 PM

Binary — XML .plist converter - iAppCat

Hope it helps ^_^

It's been around for several months so I don't see it going away any time soon...

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