Convert XSPF to M3U8
| 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 | M3U8 |
| Full Name | UTF-8 M3U Playlist Format |
Files with the .M3U8 extension contain song playlists used by various types of audio and video players and they are not assigned to any specific software. The principle behind the formatting is the same as in M3U files, with a potential distinction in terms of coding of text, which allows for the use of a wide range of special UTF-8 characters.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "XSPF") to another (referred to as "M3U8"). 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 M3U8 becomes essential.
So, how can we perform XSPF to M3U8 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 M3U8. 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 M3U8 converters.
Conversion from XSPF to M3U8
How to convert the XSPF file to M3U8?
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 M3U8. 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:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file XSPF, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the XSPF file to the application
- Select the output format of the M3U8 file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file M3U8 on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted M3U8 file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the XSPF format:
Other conversions
to the M3U8 format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
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.