Mac OS X Prefs Editor Alternatives

Mac OS X Prefs Editor is described as 'Edit preferences of any application. Like the 'defaults' command in Terminal.app, but easier to use' and is an app. There are four alternatives to Mac OS X Prefs Editor for Mac and Windows. The best Mac OS X Prefs Editor alternative is PrefEdit, which is free. Other great apps like Mac OS X Prefs Editor are PlistEdit Pro, Pref Setter and plist Editor.

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    PrefEdit

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    PrefEdit is an application to manage nearly all aspects of the preference system contained in every macOS installation. The program consists of three components which are tightly integrated with each other:

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    After launching PrefEdit, the different components (preference domains) of the macOS preferences database will be listed. PrefEdit can automatically find the domain which is responsible to hold the preference settings of a given application.
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    PlistEdit Pro

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    PlistEdit Pro is the most advanced property list and JSON editor written for OS X. Avoid syntax errors, find and replace, full undo, keyboard navigation, scripting support, and much more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. Pref Setter icon

    Pref Setter

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    Pref Setter is an application used to edit plist (Property LIST) files, geared towards viewing / editing Mac OS X's preference files. Very useful for setting those “hidden” preference settings that aren't available directly in an application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Pref Setter screenshot 1
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    plist Editor

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    plist Editor software can open, edit and save .plist file on Windows. It is useful for people who want to customize their iPod Touch or iPhone on a PC.

    11 plist Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    XML View
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