.M3U File Extension
- Developer by: Nullsoft
- Category: Audio Files
- Format: Text
What are .M3U files and how to open them?
Can't open .M3U file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .M3U file.
What is a .M3U file extension?
.M3U file extension is created by Nullsoft. .M3U has been classified as Audio Files. The format of .M3U file is Text.
.M3U is Media Playlist File
An M3U file is a media playlist file supported by several media players such as Winamp and iTunes. It contains a playlist of MP3s and other audio or video files and lists the locations of media files in a plain text format.
M3U playlists are typically used for audio playlists, but some may also include references to video files. M3U files contains references to media files, but not the actual files themselves.
NOTE: "M3U" is short for "MP3 URL" or "Moving Picture Experts Group Audio Layer 3 Uniform Resource Locator."
List of all softwares that can open the Media Playlist File
| Windows | | Microsoft Windows Media Player | | VideoLAN VLC media player | | Nullsoft Winamp | | Apple iTunes | | Media Player Classic | | foobar2000 | | Clementine | |
| Mac | | Apple iTunes | | RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud | | VideoLAN VLC media player | | Songbird | | Clementine | |
| Linux | | XMMS | | VideoLAN VLC media player | | Clementine | |