How to convert your FPL file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your FPL file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert FPL to another file type
The converter easily converts your FPL file to various formats—free and online. No Media Player or extra software needed.
- FPL to FMS
- FPL to PLN
- FPL to M3U
- FPL to MP3
- FPL to WAV
- FPL to AAC
- FPL to FLAC
- FPL to OGG
- FPL to WMA
- FPL to M4A
- FPL to AIFF
- FPL to OPUS
Convert a file to FPL
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the FPL file type—in the best quality.
- MIDI to FPL
- AAC to FPL
- TTA to FPL
- AU to FPL
- WV to FPL
- DTS to FPL
- MID to FPL
- FLAC to FPL
- RA to FPL
- MP3 to FPL
- PCM to FPL
- WAV to FPL
About FPL files
FPL files, commonly associated with Foobar2000, are playlist files that store paths to audio files in a structured format. While FPL files are efficient for organizing music, they pose challenges when sharing playlists across different platforms or devices due to compatibility issues.
To ensure broader compatibility, converting FPL files to more universal formats like M3U, PLS, or XSPF is advisable. Foobar2000 itself offers built-in options to export playlists to formats like M3U. For those who use media players like VLC or Winamp, you can manually recreate playlists by importing the audio files.
When converting FPL files, one must consider that FPL is not a standalone audio format. It simply references file paths, making it crucial to have the original audio files accessible. Additionally, character encoding and path discrepancies can cause issues during conversion, especially if the playlist references files not available on the target device.
The proprietary nature of FPL files limits their usability outside of Foobar2000. This limitation can be frustrating for users looking to share or backup playlists across different systems. Moreover, FPL files do not store audio metadata, which can result in loss of information during conversion.
Given these challenges, using an intuitive and reliable service like Convert.Guru for converting FPL files becomes essential. Convert.Guru offers a drag-and-drop feature, making it user-friendly for converting FPL files into widely compatible formats such as M3U, PLS, or XSPF. This ensures your playlists are accessible and maintain their structure across various platforms. Experience hassle-free conversion and broaden your playlist's compatibility by simply dragging and dropping your FPL files onto Convert.Guru.
The FPL Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best FPL converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.