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Convert FETCHMIRROR to XML

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Aug 11, 2026
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Is it possible to convert FETCHMIRROR to XML?
Yes - FETCHMIRROR converts to XML.

Fetch stores .fetchmirror documents as Apple property lists, which are XML-based (or a binary variant). On a Mac, run plutil -convert xml1 to get a clean XML property list you can read in any text editor.

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Last verified Sep 2026

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Why convert FETCHMIRROR to XML?

A .fetchmirror file holds a Mirror window's settings in Apple's property-list format. Exporting it to .xml makes those keys and values human-readable and editable outside Fetch, which is useful for inspection or version control.

How to convert FETCHMIRROR to XML

plutil -convert xml1 EASIEST

In Terminal run plutil -convert xml1 -o sync.xml sync.fetchmirror. This writes an XML property list without touching the original file.

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Open the file in Xcode, then use the editor's context menu to show it as XML or copy the XML source; save it out with an .xml extension.

plutil -p to preview FREE

Run plutil -p sync.fetchmirror to print the structure to the terminal first, so you can confirm the keys before converting to .xml.

About these formats

.FETCHMIRROR Fetch Mirror Document

A .fetchmirror file is a saved settings document from Fetch, the macOS FTP client made by Fetch Softworks. It records the configuration of a Mirror window, including the local and remote…

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.XML Extensible Markup Language Document

An XML file is a plain-text document that stores structured data in nested, custom tags. Because it is just text, any text editor opens it - drag it into a browser tab for a quick,…

Open .XML details →

Quality & what to watch

  • The result is an Apple property-list XML, not an arbitrary schema, so tags follow the plist DTD.
  • If the original is a binary plist, plutil decodes it; the reverse is possible with -convert binary1.
  • The XML still describes Fetch mirror settings and only makes sense to Fetch when named .fetchmirror again.

Frequently asked questions

What does plutil -convert xml1 do?
It rewrites a property list as XML text; with -o it saves to a new file and leaves the original unchanged.
Do I need Xcode?
No. plutil ships with macOS, though Xcode gives a graphical property-list editor if you prefer.
Is the XML a standard format?
It is Apple's property-list XML, which follows the plist DTD rather than a custom schema.
Can I convert the XML back?
Yes, plutil -convert binary1 re-encodes it, and renaming to .fetchmirror lets Fetch read it again.