What is a .M3U file?
An M3U file is a type of file that acts like a playlist for media content. Think of it as a list that tells your media player where to find and how to play different music or video files. It's written in plain text, which means it's just regular writing without any special code, and it includes information like where the files are stored on your computer or the internet, and details about these files, such as who made them and what their titles are.
You can open M3U files with several different programs that play music and videos. Some of the most popular ones include: - **VideoLAN VLC media player**: This is a free program that can play almost any type of media file. It's available for computers and mobile devices. - **Nullsoft Winamp**: This is a classic media player for Windows that has been around for a long time, but it's important to note that it's no longer being updated. - **Microsoft Windows Media Player**: This player comes included with Windows, so if you have a Windows computer, you likely already have this program. - **Apple iTunes**: Although it's discontinued, iTunes was a popular choice for Apple users to manage and play their media files. - **Media Player Classic**: A lightweight media player that supports M3U files. - **RealNetworks RealPlayer 20/20+**: A media player that offers playback for a variety of formats including M3U playlists. - **foobar2000**: A customizable and lightweight media player for Windows. - **Clementine**: A music player that's great for organizing and playing your music collection. - **Songbird**: Although no longer actively developed, it was a media player that supported M3U files. - **Mobile Apps**: For those on the go, VLC for Mobile, available on both iOS and Android, and Oka Apps Omni Player+ for iOS, as well as Videolabs VLC for Android, can open M3U files.
To open an M3U file, you simply need to choose one of these programs, and in most cases, you can just double-click the M3U file, and your media player will start playing the playlist. If that doesn't work, you can open the media player first and then use its menu to open the M3U file from wherever you've saved it.
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