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Convert PLS to M3U

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Is it possible to convert PLS to M3U?
Yes - PLS converts to M3U.

Both are text pointer files. Open .pls in a text editor, extract File# URLs, and create a new .m3u with one URL per line. Or use VLC: Media → Save Playlist to File → choose M3U.

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Also to M3U: ZPL · WPL · VPL

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How to convert PLS to M3U

Converting a .PLS file to .M3U lets you open the content in software that prefers the .M3U format, though some details may change compared with the original. The programs listed below open .PLS files and can save or export them to .M3U (or a closely related format). One of them is Helium Music Manager: Helium Music Manager is a Windows music library management application developed by Imploded Software. It organizes, tags, and plays back music files,….

A full step-by-step guide for this conversion is on the way; the information above is drawn straight from our database.

Programs that convert PLS

Helium Music Manager

About these formats

.PLS PLS Playlist File

A .pls file is a playlist that points to audio files or internet radio streams - it contains no audio data itself. Open it with VLC, foobar2000, or Winamp; double-clicking usually starts…

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.M3U M3U Media Playlist (MP3 URL)

An M3U file is a plain-text playlist that lists the locations of audio or video - it contains no media itself. Open it in VLC to play the listed tracks or IPTV channels, or in any text…

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