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    • File extension .M3U
    • Dateiendung .M3U
    • .M3Uファイルの拡張子
    • Extension de fichier .M3U
    • Extension de archivo .M3U
    • Estensione del file .M3U

How to open file with .M3U extension?

Don’t you know what program to use to convert the .M3U file? Do you want to convert a .M3U file into a different format? Below you will find helpful information.

File extension .M3U

Full Name Developer Category
MP3 Songs Playlist Format Nullsoft Audio Files
.M3U

M3U (Media Playlist File) is a file type used in digital audio and video playback applications to store references for streaming media sources. It is a plain text file format, and when opened, it can contain any number of path-style URIs or URLs. The list of media sources may also include local files and other types of content in the same playlist. Furthermore, M3U files may also include metadata information that provides additional data about the audio and video manipulation, supported by certain media players. Commonly, these files are used to store a list of songs for audio playback, Allowing users to quickly select their favorite songs for playlists.

Usage and Support

M3U files are indexed-based content lists, which are managed by media playback software, such as Windows Media Player and Apple's iTunes software. These kind of content lists do not contain audio samples, but instead they act as links that point towards the file location, allowing users to select multiple groups of media assets without needing to save individual files. Additionally, some online media streaming services also use M3U playlists as an internal tool to keep track of media assets across different platforms.

Through their text-based format, M3U content lists can also be freely edited and distributed over the Internet. Generally, M3U playlist files are supported by a vast array of audio and video players, such as WinAmp, VLC player and QuickTime. Similar playlist formats include .WPL, .PLS and .XSPF.

Programs for WINDOWS system
  • Winamp Winamp
  • iTunes iTunes
  • RealPlayer RealPlayer
  • Windows Media Player Windows Media Player
  • VLC media player VLC media player
  • Media Player Classic Media Player Classic
  • Foobar2000 Foobar2000
  • Songbird Songbird
  • Helium Music Manager Helium Music Manager
  • KMPlayer KMPlayer
  • MediaMonkey MediaMonkey
  • Zune Zune
  • VUPlayer VUPlayer
  • ALLPlayer ALLPlayer
  • Cue Splitter Cue Splitter
Programs for MAC system
  • iTunes iTunes
  • RealPlayer RealPlayer
  • VLC media player VLC media player
  • Songbird Songbird
Programs for LINUX system
  • XMMS XMMS
  • VLC media player VLC media player
Programs for Android system
  • VLC media player for Android VLC media player for Android

After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .M3U) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .M3U extension.

When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.

Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .M3U file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .M3U extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .M3U extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .M3U file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

Other instructions

If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .M3U file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.

In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .M3U file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .M3U file) will be extended to the maximum.

It is also good to check

  • if the .M3U file has no errors
  • or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
In such a case it is best to try to download the .M3U file again from the same source on the Internet (or look for another source). If you received the file from another person, ask this person to re-send it. However, if the file was copied from some media, repeat the copying operation.

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Conversion of a M3U file

  • M3U to WPL
  • M3U to B4S
  • M3U to M3U8
  • M3U to PLA
  • M3U to PLS
  • M3U to TXT
  • M3U to XML
  • M3U to XSPF
  • M3U to TEXT
  • M3U to MPLS
  • M3U to ZPL
  • M3U to W5S
  • M3U to AAC
  • M3U to CFG
  • M3U to FLAC
  • M3U to M4A
  • M3U to M4P
  • M3U to MP3
  • M3U to MP4
  • M3U to WMA
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