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We've compiled a list of 5 free and paid alternatives to PrefEdit. The primary competitors include PlistEdit Pro, Mac OS X Prefs Editor. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between PrefEdit and plist Editor, Pref Setter, Plistinator. Also you can look at other similar options here: About.


PlistEdit Pro is the most advanced property list and JSON editor written for macOS.

Pref Setter is an application used to edit plist (Property LIST) files, geared towards viewing /...

Fast, small and easy to use pro-editor for Plist files. Handles binary and XML formats.

PrefEdit is an application to manage nearly all aspects of the preference system contained in every...

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PrefEdit Overview

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:

- An entry point to the preferences database of macOS, with access to all settings which are effective for your user account,

- a browser and editor for macOS property list files (plists),

- a browser for preference manifest files.

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