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Plutil Command: Convert Plist To Different Format Stdout
Use for convert plist to different format stdout with Plutil. Exact CLI syntax to convert plist to different format stdout using Plutil.
When to use this: Use for convert plist to different format stdout with Plutil.
Command Syntax
plutil -convert <xml1|binary1|json|swift|objc> <path/to/file.plist> -o -plutil -convert <xml1|binary1|json|swift|objc> <path/to/file.plist> -o -Live Command Builder
Final Command
plutil -convert <xml1|binary1|json|swift|objc> <path/to/file.plist> -o - Command Breakdown
-convert- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-o- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to convert plist to different format stdout using Plutil.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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