M3U Player Apps and Alternatives

M3U files are media playlists that can point to either local files or an online multimedia stream. They can be opened and processed with a wide range of media players.

Originally, the M3U format was designed to provide users with a way to organize an audio playlist and open songs in their favorite media player while preserving their order. Only a few applications supported them at first, but today most popular media players can open these files.

Over time, the format began to be used more frequently for pointing to online media streams. It is a popular method of providing easy access to Internet radio stations or downloading various types of content.

You will probably recognize many of the applications in this hub, as most are well-known media players offer support for the M3U format. You can use them to both open your local playlists and listen to Internet radio stations.