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Preference manifest files are included with any macOS installation to describe how certain applications behave in certain situations.

However, these types of files can also be generated by software developers through the Property List Editor utility included in the Xcode toolset.

In this way, it is possible for the developer to describe the preferences of the application that will run in the background. PreferencesEdit

is a simple Mac application that detects these files and enables you to instantly preview and edit their contents.

Simple preference manifest file viewer with editing capabilities

PrefEdit is able to detect all .plist files present on your Mac, display them in list mode, organized by domain or source application, but also includes efficient search tools. You can enter search criteria manually, or drag and drop any application’s icon, and PrefEdit will automatically determine the utility’s domain.

To reset an application to factory defaults, all you have to do is find the relevant plist files and quickly delete them from your system: you can do this easily from the main PrefEdit window.

The same area provides access to the Info panel, which contains details about the file path, how many settings are included, and displays the user account that is using them.

Gain full access to preference manifest files and easily adjust settings for any application

When you open a .plist file in the PrefEdit editor, you can choose to view the full preference search path, all settings contained in the file, and apply various sort filters. All you have to do next is to make the necessary adjustments and save the edited document.

PrefEdit is a great tool if you’re a developer and want to tweak your app’s preferences. At the same time, the utility also grants broad access to any utility preference settings to users who can understand the contents of the .plist file.