Convert M3U8 to M3U

Understanding M3U8 and M3U file formats

The M3U8 file format is a multimedia playlist format that uses UTF-8 character encoding. It is commonly used for streaming audio and video content over the internet. M3U8 files are essentially text files that contain a list of media files to be played, along with their locations.

The M3U file format is similar to M3U8 but uses a different character encoding, typically ANSI or UTF-8 without BOM. M3U files are also used for creating playlists of audio and video files, and they are widely supported by various media players and software.

How to convert M3U8 to M3U

Converting an M3U8 file to an M3U file involves changing the character encoding from UTF-8 to ANSI or ensuring it is saved as UTF-8 without BOM. This conversion can be done using text editors or specialized software.

Best software for M3U8 to M3U conversion

One of the best tools for converting M3U8 to M3U is VLC Media Player. VLC is a versatile media player that supports a wide range of file formats and offers conversion capabilities.

To convert using VLC, follow these steps:

• Open VLC Media Player.
• Go to Media → Convert/Save.
• Click on Add and select your M3U8 file.
• Click on Convert/Save and choose the destination file type as M3U.
• Click Start to begin the conversion process.

Another option is to use a text editor like Notepad++:

• Open the M3U8 file in Notepad++.
• Go to Encoding → Convert to ANSI or Encoding → Convert to UTF-8 without BOM.
• Save the file with an .m3u extension.