Convert TEXT to M3U

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Convert text to m3u

How to convert text to m3u file

MP3 audio playlists saved as .m3u files are pretty much just a specially formatted text files, which means that that text to m3u conversion is just a process of giving proper structure/syntax to the text data. Of course this cannot be made from just any text file.

If you know the syntax of .m3u playlists, you can manually create them with any text editor. But most people just make playlists directly in media players via some kind of 'save playlist' function, which is somewhat of a standard in modern software.

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Understanding the text and M3U file formats

The text file format is a simple and widely used format for storing plain text data. It typically has a .txt extension and can be opened and edited with any text editor. Text files are versatile and can contain any type of text data, including playlists, which is where the M3U format comes into play.

The M3U file format is a multimedia playlist file format that stands for 'MP3 URL'. It is used to create a list of media files for playback in a specific order. M3U files are commonly used for audio playlists and can be opened by various media players.

How to convert text to M3U

Converting a text file to an M3U file involves formatting the text data into a playlist structure that media players can recognize. This typically means listing the file paths or URLs of the media files you want to include in the playlist.

Best software for text to M3U conversion

One of the best tools for converting text files to M3U format is VLC Media Player. VLC is a versatile media player that supports a wide range of audio and video formats, and it also allows users to create and save playlists in the M3U format.

To convert a text file to M3U using VLC, follow these steps:

  • Open VLC Media Player.
  • Go to Media → Open File and select your text file containing the media paths.
  • Once the files are loaded, go to Media → Save Playlist to File.
  • Choose the M3U format and save your playlist.

Another option is to use a dedicated playlist editor like Playlist Creator, which provides a user-friendly interface for creating and converting playlists.


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