How to open a .reg or .plist file online
Three steps, a few seconds, no software.
Open your .RDP file
Drop it on the box, choose it from your device, or paste its text straight in. It is only read, never applied.
View keys and values
Browse the entries as a tidy tree, each key shown with its real type and value.
Check and export
Read the safety review, then copy the changes or save a clean copy in another format.
What is a .RDP file?
Settings files for Windows and for Apple devices.
An RDP file is a small plain-text file holding the settings for a Remote Desktop Connection: which PC to connect to, the screen size, and which local resources to share. On Windows, double-click it to connect. On Mac, iOS, or Android, use the free Windows App (formerly Microsoft Remote Desktop). The file contains no session data, only configuration, and can be read or edited in any text editor.
Programs that open .RDP files
| Full name | Remote Desktop Connection Settings File |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| First released | 2001 (Remote Desktop / RDP 5.1, Windows XP) |
| Category | Text & Code |
| MIME type | application/x-rdp |
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Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to open a .RDP file here?
Yes. This page only reads the file and shows its contents. Nothing is merged into your registry. On Windows, double-clicking a .reg file applies it, so check it here first.
What does the safety review look for?
Changes to places malware likes: programs that start automatically (Run keys, services, Winlogon), turned-off Microsoft Defender or UAC, blocked Task Manager, debugger hijacks, proxy changes and new trusted root certificates. A warning isn't proof of malware; it's a reason to know where the file came from.
Why does my plist look like gibberish in Notepad?
It's a binary plist. It starts with bplist00 and stores values as compact bytes. This viewer decodes it into a readable tree and can save it as XML or JSON.
Can I open NTUSER.DAT or other registry hives?
We show the hive's header (name, last write time, version) today. Browsing the keys inside a hive is coming soon. For now, export the branch you need from Registry Editor as a .reg file.
Can I edit the file and save it?
Not yet. You can export the changes as a PowerShell script or the plist as XML and JSON, then edit those in any text editor.
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