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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

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.

iTunesiTunesVerified
VLC Media PlayerVLC Media PlayerVerified
WinampWinampVerified
MediaMonkeyMediaMonkeyVerified
GOM AudioGOM AudioUser submitted
PotPlayerPotPlayerUser submitted
MPC-HCMPC-HCDiscontinued
JRiver Media CenterJRiver Media CenterUser submitted
KMPlayerKMPlayerUser submitted
PotplayerBitsPotplayerBitsUser submitted

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