Free online WPL to M3U converter
Convert Windows Media Player WPL playlists to portable M3U files while preserving valid media paths.
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Conversion statistics: WPL to M3U
9 in 10 conversions finish within 1 s.
- Files converted
- 99
- 9 in 10 conversions take at most
- 1 s
- Typical file size
- 3 KB
Updated November 14, 2026, from conversions on 101convert.com
How to convert wpl to m3u file
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Windows Media Player playlists often need conversion before they can be used by VLC, Kodi, car stereos, media servers, or software that accepts M3U files. The conversion rewrites playlist references only; it does not copy, transcode, or improve the audio or video files.
WPL and M3U formats
WPL means Windows Media Player Playlist. It is an XML-based playlist format created primarily by Windows Media Player and used to store references to local media files or media URLs, not the media itself.
A .wpl file can reference paths such as C:\Music\Album\Track.mp3, relative locations, or streams. A moved or deleted media file remains unavailable after conversion because the playlist still references its original location.
M3U is a plain-text playlist format. Each media location is usually stored on its own line, making M3U files easy to inspect and edit in a text editor. It is supported by VLC, Kodi, foobar2000, many network players, IPTV applications, and some vehicle media systems.
An extended M3U may start with #EXTM3U and include #EXTINF lines containing a display title and duration. The related .m3u8 extension normally identifies an M3U playlist encoded as UTF-8, which avoids filename problems with accented characters and non-Latin scripts.
Convert the playlist
Use the 101convert.com WPL-to-M3U converter without installing software. Upload the .wpl file, select M3U as the output format, run the conversion, and download the resulting .m3u file.
Conversion preserves the media references where possible, but the resulting file must still use paths valid on the playback device. If the original playlist contains relative entries such as Music\Album\Track.mp3, place the M3U in the corresponding folder structure so those paths resolve correctly.
Convert with VLC offline
- Open VLC and select Media → Open File, then choose the
.wplfile. - Open VLC's playlist view and verify that the expected tracks are listed.
- Select Media → Save Playlist to File.
- Choose M3U playlist, enter a filename ending in
.m3u, and save it.
If the destination explicitly requires .m3u8, create or save an UTF-8 M3U8 playlist rather than merely renaming a non-UTF-8 .m3u file.
Path and compatibility limits
Do not rename playlist.wpl to playlist.m3u. Renaming changes only the extension; the file remains WPL XML, while M3U readers expect line-based entries.
Absolute Windows paths such as C:\Users\Name\Music\Song.mp3 usually fail on a USB drive, NAS, phone, or another computer. Replace them with valid target paths or use relative paths when the playlist and media folders are transferred together. Some non-Windows players also require forward slashes in paths.
Track order and media locations normally transfer. Windows Media Player-specific structure, library data, ratings, and some playlist metadata may not have an M3U equivalent. Neither format contains audio data, so bitrate, codec, album art, and sound quality are unchanged.
WPL vs M3U: format comparison
How the WPL and M3U formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.
| Property | .WPL Windows Media Player Playlist | .M3U M3U playlist |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Uncompressed | Uncompressed |
| Metadata support | Basic | Basic |
| Streaming | Partial | Partial |
| DRM protection | — | No DRM |
| Opens in a web browser | No | Partial |
| Typical file size | Very small | Very small |
| Open standard | No | Partly open |
| Best used for | Music | Music |
| Introduced | 2001 | 1996 |
| Developer | Microsoft | — |
| MIME type | application/vnd.ms-wpl | audio/x-mpegurl |
Information about file extensions and file types is provided by File-Extensions.org
Suggested software and links: wpl to m3u converters
Frequently asked questions
Is the WPL to M3U converter free?
Yes, converting WPL to M3U on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.
How large can my WPL file be?
You can upload WPL files up to 2 MB and convert up to 3 files at once in a single batch. With a paid plan the limit is up to 2 MB per file and 100 files at once, see our plans.
How long does it take to convert WPL to M3U?
9 in 10 WPL to M3U conversions on 101convert.com take at most 1 s, measured over the last 90 days. The typical file is 3 KB. So far 99 files have been converted.
What happens to my uploaded files?
Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.
Do I need to install any software to convert WPL to M3U?
No. The WPL to M3U conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Did the conversion fail?
In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid WPL file for this WPL to M3U conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.
Does converting WPL to M3U convert the audio files too?
No, it converts only the playlist information, not the audio files. The M3U file points to the same media paths listed in the WPL file.
Will my WPL playlist keep all songs and their order in M3U?
It will keep valid media entries and their order when they can be read from the WPL file. Missing files, invalid entries, or unsupported playlist references may be left out.
Why does my M3U playlist not find the songs after converting from WPL?
This usually happens because the WPL contains Windows-specific absolute paths or drive letters that are not valid on the device or computer opening the M3U file. Move the media files without changing their relative structure, or update the paths in the M3U playlist.
Are WPL titles, artwork, and other playlist details preserved in M3U?
Basic M3U preserves media paths and order, but WPL-specific XML metadata, artwork, and other playlist details may be discarded. The resulting M3U remains a text playlist rather than an editable WPL project.