MRL Converter
Convert MRL files online for free
Drop or upload your .MRL file
How to convert your MRL file
- Click Select File above, and choose your MRL file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert MRL to another file type
The converter easily converts your MRL file to various formats—free and online. No Notepad or extra software needed.
- MRL to MP4
- MRL to INI
- MRL to CFG
- MRL to CONF
- MRL to CONFIG
- MRL to JSON
- MRL to XML
- MRL to YAML
- MRL to YML
- MRL to TOML
- MRL to ENV
- MRL to PROPERTIES
Convert a file to MRL
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the MRL file type—in the best quality.
- ZSHRC to MRL
- CONF to MRL
- RCFILE to MRL
- GITCONFIG to MRL
- RC to MRL
- PLIST to MRL
- BASHRC to MRL
- CONFIG to MRL
- PROFILE to MRL
- INI to MRL
- PREFS to MRL
- CFG to MRL
About MRL files
MRL files, or Media Resource Locator files, are typically associated with media playing software, such as VLC Media Player. These files do not contain actual media content; instead, they serve as references or links to media resources. This can pose challenges for converting MRL files directly, as they are essentially pointers and not media files themselves.
Converting MRL files involves extracting the media content they reference and saving it in a more accessible format. This can often be done using media players or converters that support MRL, such as VLC Media Player and certain desktop software applications. However, direct conversion is not possible as MRLs only contain path information.
When conversion is possible, MRL files can be converted to formats like MP4, MP3, AVI, or MKV, depending on the actual media content they reference. An important consideration during conversion is ensuring that you have access to the media content that the MRL file points to, as the conversion process requires direct access to the source files.
Despite their usefulness in referencing media, MRL files can be cumbersome due to their reliance on external media locations. This dependency can lead to broken links if the original media source is moved or deleted. As a result, users often seek to convert MRL files to standalone formats for easier use and sharing.
Given these complexities, we recommend using simple and intuitive solutions for conversion. You should consider dragging and dropping your MRL files onto Convert.Guru, which offers a hassle-free way to convert your files into various formats without the need for complex software or technical expertise.
The MRL 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 MRL converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.