How to convert your M3U file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your M3U file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert M3U to another file type
The converter easily converts your M3U file to various formats—free and online. No Media Player or extra software needed.
- M3U to MP3
- M3U to MP4
- M3U to M3U8
- M3U to XML
- M3U to CSV
- M3U to TEXT
- M3U to WAV
- M3U to AAC
- M3U to FLAC
- M3U to OGG
- M3U to WMA
- M3U to M4A
Convert a file to M3U
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the M3U file type—in the best quality.
- MIDI to M3U
- AAC to M3U
- TTA to M3U
- AU to M3U
- WV to M3U
- DTS to M3U
- MID to M3U
- FLAC to M3U
- RA to M3U
- MP3 to M3U
- PCM to M3U
- WAV to M3U
About M3U files
M3U files, known as M3U playlists, are plain text files used to organize multimedia playlists. Primarily associated with audio files, M3U files point to locations of media files rather than containing the media themselves. This format is widely used but comes with its challenges.
While M3U files are excellent for organizing playlists, they can be less versatile when sharing music across different platforms or devices that do not support the format. Converting M3U files to other formats can provide more flexibility. Common formats for conversion include MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, and AAC. However, direct conversion is not possible since M3U files do not store actual audio data.
To convert M3U files, you first need to extract the media files listed in the playlist. Software like VLC Media Player and iTunes can help manage and play M3U playlists, but they do not convert M3U files directly to audio formats. A two-step process is typically required: load the playlist in such software, export the media files, and then use a separate application to convert these files to your desired format.
Conversion challenges include ensuring all media files referenced are accessible and compatible with the conversion software. Additionally, maintaining the order and metadata of the playlist post-conversion can be tricky.
Despite these challenges, the free and easy-to-use Convert.Guru website simplifies this process. Users can effortlessly drag and drop their M3U files to convert them into various formats, making it a convenient solution for anyone dealing with M3U playlists. For the most reliable and user-friendly experience, Convert.Guru is recommended for all your file conversion needs.
The M3U 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 M3U converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.