Convert M3U to TXT
Is there a direct way to convert .m3u playlists to .txt simple text format?
How to convert m3u to txt file
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Converting an M3U file to a TXT file is straightforward, as both formats are text-based. The M3U file is typically used for multimedia playlists and contains a list of paths to media files. To convert it to a TXT file, you just need to change the file extension or copy the content into a new text file.
Manual M3U to TXT conversion
Open the M3U file using a text editor like Notepad or Notepad++ (Windows), TextEdit (Mac), or a code editor like VS Code or Sublime Text. Once the file is open, make edits and use the Save As function to save the file with the .txt extension.
Using VLC Media Player
VLC Media Player is a popular and versatile media player that supports many multimedia formats, including M3U playlists. You can use VLC to open an M3U file and export it to a different format.
Using a script
For more advanced users, you can write a simple script to automate this process and extract, for example, only some text data from the M3U playlist. This conversion is simple because both M3U and TXT files are plain text files. The main difference lies in the intended use and file extension. M3U files usually include paths to media files, whereas TXT files can contain any text. Changing the extension or copying the content does not alter the file structure. If the M3U file contains additional metadata or format-specific details (like comments starting with #), these will be preserved in the TXT file.
