M3U8 File
What are M3U8 files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a M3U8 file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your M3U8 files.
What is a M3U8 file?
A .M3U8 file is an Extended M3U playlist file.
Files with the .m3u8 file extension contain MP3 playlist files. These files are used by a variety of media applications and online radio stations. These files contain a playlist of songs, including the names of the songs and the song locations. These files do not contain any actual audio data. M3U8 files are stored in a plain-text format. Files with the .m3u8 extension are a Unicode version of the M3U file format.
How to open M3U8 files
We have identified one M3U8 opener that is compatible with this specific type of M3U8 file.
Programs that open Extended M3U playlist files
Philips Songbird | Verified |
Last updated: July 22, 2024
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of M3U8 files. Remember, different programs may use M3U8 files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
iTunes | Verified | |
VLC Media Player | Verified | |
Winamp | Verified | |
MediaMonkey | Verified | |
GOM Audio | User submitted |
PotPlayer | User submitted | |
MPC-HC | Discontinued | |
JRiver Media Center | User submitted | |
KMPlayer | User submitted | |
PotplayerBits | User submitted |
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