Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .m3u file [ add info ]
M3U files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing M3U file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with M3U extension. However, it should be remembered that M3U file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is MP3 Songs Playlist Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning M3U files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with M3U extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.m3u file extension
Category: Audio/Music Files
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Nullsoft Winamp Media Player 5.6 Roxio Creator 2011 Apple iTunes RealNetworks RealPlayer Microsoft Windows Media Player VideoLAN VLC media player Foobar2000 Songbird |
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Apple iTunes RealNetworks RealPlayer VideoLAN VLC media player Cog Songbird |
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XMMS VideoLAN VLC media player |
If M3U file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a M3U file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open M3U file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing M3U in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit M3U format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.