PrefEdit Alternatives

PrefEdit is described as '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:' and is an app. There are five alternatives to PrefEdit for Mac, Windows and Linux. The best PrefEdit alternative is PlistEdit Pro. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Pref Setter or plist Editor. Other great apps like PrefEdit are Mac OS X Prefs Editor and Plistinator.

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  1. PlistEdit Pro icon
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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
     
  2. Pref Setter icon
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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
     
  3. 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.

    12 plist Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Edit preferences of any application. Like the 'defaults' command in Terminal.app, but easier to use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Fast, small and easy to use pro-editor for Plist files. Handles binary and XML formats. Includes a directory scanner to find plist files buried in your preferences and profiles.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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