File Extension | M3U |
Full Name | MP3 Songs Playlist Format |
Files with the .M3U extension are text files containing a playlist of audio or video files, namely a list of files and their locations. It does not contain the file data itself, which is to say music or movies.
File Extension | PLS |
Full Name | Playlist Format |
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "M3U") to another (referred to as "PLS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, M3U file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format M3U to format PLS becomes essential.
So, how can we perform M3U to PLS file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format M3U and transforming it into format PLS. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of M3U to PLS converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of M3U to PLS. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the M3U file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.