Data File Converter For Mac

Data File Converter is a simple and minimalistic Mac OS X application that enables you to quickly convert CSV, JSON, PLIST and TSV files to the JSON and PLIST formats. In the process, you can also choose the encoding type and select the type for each key in the resulting JSON or PLIST files.

The application provides two separate windows, one for the actual conversion and the other for choosing the type (string, integer, float, double or array) in each key (type, category and name). For instance, you can have only the integer or the string types for any key.

In the main window, you can view the path to your selected file, choose the output format, encoding and the output location. An additional option is to overwrite the original file after the conversion. By the looks of it, Data File Converter can only process one file at a time.

When converting CSVs or TSVs to JSON or PLIST, your input files should contain first row that consist of column titles. The app takes the column titles and converts them into keys in the resulting JSON or PLIST document. What’s more, selecting rows and adding data within the app is also allowed.

In summary, Data File Converter is a plain-looking OS X utility for developers who want to convert between data files. It might not support many formats and the interface could use more polishing and documentation, but it might be worth your while if you are looking for such a tool.