File extension .M3U8
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-8 M3U Playlist Format | N/A | Audio Files |
The M3U8 file extension is used for a UTF-8 M3U Playlist. It is a standard text file-based format, similar to other playlist formats like M3U and PLS, that is commonly used by digital audio players, such as VLC Player or Windows Media Player. This type of file contains a list of media files (audio or video) that are stored locally on the device, either in the same folder as the playlist file itself or in other locations.
The structure of an M3U8 playlist is relatively simple. It is a plain text document comprised of header lines and section entries. The header lines define certain properties about the playlist, such as the version of the playlist format (usually #EXTM3U) and encoding ( #EXT-X-TARGETDURATION, #EXT-X-VERSION, etc). All following lines contain relative or absolute paths to media files along with information related to each media file, such as duration, title, descriptors, and more (embedded in tag-value form).
Related File Extensions
Other related and supported playlist file formats include M3U, PLS, XSPF and ASX. Along with digital audio players, these file types can also be opened by web streaming services for playing multimedia content.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .M3U8) 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 .M3U8 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 .M3U8 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 .M3U8 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 .M3U8 extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .M3U8 file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .M3U8 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 .M3U8 file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .M3U8 file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .M3U8 file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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