Ableton Live Set Inspector

Drop an .als file to list all plugins and devices, grouped by type (VST/AU/M4L/Native). Runs entirely in your browser with no upload.

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Drop your Ableton Live Set here

or click to browse • Accepts .als files only

🔒 Processed locally in your browser — no upload

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Ableton Live Set (.als) Inspector & Parser

Peek inside your Ableton Live projects without opening the DAW. This specialized tool parses `.als` project files (which are Gzipped XML) directly in the browser to reveal metadata, track lists, and used plugins. It is a lifesaver for producers who need to check which VSTs are required for a project, or for archiving session details without launching Ableton Live.

How it Works

1Drag and drop your `.als` file into the drop zone.
2The tool locally decompresses the GZIP stream.
3It parses the internal XML structure to extract key data.
4View a summary of Tracks, VST/AU Plugins, and Tempo.
5Export the manifest as JSON or copy to clipboard.

Key Features

Supports Ableton Live 9, 10, 11, and 12 formats.

Lists all third-party plugins (VST2, VST3, AU).

Extracts Tempo, Time Signature, and Global Groove.

Displays Track names and colors.

100% Client-side Parsing (files are NOT uploaded).

Common Use Cases

Collaboration: Send a plugin list to a collaborator before sharing a project.Archiving: Tag your sample library with project data.Troubleshooting: Identify which plugin is crashing a project loop.Inventory: audit which VSTs you use most frequently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using this tool effectively and securely.

Q.Can it open corrupted projects?

If the GZIP header is intact, it can often read the XML even if Ableton crashes on load, helping you identify the problematic plugin.

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