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Convert IMAZINGAPP to PLIST

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jul 28, 2026
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Is it possible to convert IMAZINGAPP to PLIST?
Yes - IMAZINGAPP converts to PLIST.

Rename file.imazingapp to .zip (or open it directly with 7-Zip / The Unarchiver) and extract the contents. Inside the app's sandbox folders you will find iOS .plist files such as preferences, which you can copy out - no conversion, just extraction.

Also to PLIST: MOBILECONFIG · MOM · LAYOUT

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Last verified Sep 2026

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Why convert IMAZINGAPP to PLIST?

iOS apps keep their settings in .plist property list files, and an .imazingapp backup packages that data container as a ZIP. Extracting the archive exposes those plist files directly, letting you inspect or edit app preferences and login info without restoring the whole backup to a device.

How to convert IMAZINGAPP to PLIST

7-Zip FREE

Rename the file to .zip, then in 7-Zip open it and extract the sandbox folders (like Container) to find .plist files under Library/Preferences.

The Unarchiver FREE

Point The Unarchiver at the .imazingapp file (or rename it to .zip) to unpack it, then browse the extracted folders for .plist files.

unzip (command line) OPEN-SOURCE

Run unzip file.imazingapp -d app_out and locate .plist files within the extracted Library/Preferences and container directories.

About these formats

.IMAZINGAPP iMazing App Data Backup

An .imazingapp file is an app-data backup created by iMazing, the iOS device manager from DigiDNA. It stores the settings, saved state and documents from a single iPhone or iPad app,…

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.PLIST Apple Property List

A .plist (property list) file stores settings and configuration data for macOS and iOS apps as key/value pairs. It comes in two forms - human-readable XML or a compact binary encoding that…

Open .PLIST details →

Quality & what to watch

  • The plist files are extracted unchanged; you are reading the app's data, not converting the whole backup.
  • Many iOS plists are in binary format, so use a plist viewer (or plutil on macOS) to read them as text.
  • Not every folder contains useful settings - the relevant plists usually live under Library/Preferences inside the app container.

Frequently asked questions

Can I just rename .imazingapp to .zip?
Yes. It is a standard ZIP with a custom extension, so renaming lets any archive tool open it.
Where are the plist files inside?
In the app's sandbox, typically under a Library/Preferences folder within the container directory.
Why are the plists unreadable text?
iOS often stores them as binary plists; convert with plutil -convert xml1 or open in a plist editor.
Will editing a plist and re-zipping work?
It may, but iMazing expects its exact structure, so back up the original before changing anything.