File Extension | XSPF |
Full Name | XML Shareable Playlist Format |
Files with the .XSPF extension contain playlist data, i.e. a list of links to multimedia files saved in a standardized format based on XML – the XML Shareable Playlist Format. The file contains XML tags used to organize and list files contained in the playlist.
File Extension | ASX |
Full Name | Microsoft Advanced Streaming Redirector Format |
ASX is an extension given to files that are related to digital media content played in Windows Media Player. ASX files do not store multimedia content but do contain metadata about them. These are text files containing code written in the XML markup language. Sometimes ASX files are used to create playlists for Windows Media Player.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "XSPF") to another (referred to as "ASX"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, XSPF 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 XSPF to format ASX becomes essential.
So, how can we perform XSPF to ASX 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 XSPF and transforming it into format ASX. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of XSPF to ASX 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 XSPF to ASX. 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 XSPF 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.