An M3U file must start with #EXTM3U and uses #EXTINF for metadata (like duration and title) followed by the file path or URL.
Below are the steps and format to produce a text-based M3U file, along with examples for different uses. 1. Basic M3U File Structure
This example is used for game emulators (e.g., RetroArch/OpenEmu) to handle multiple discs. GameName (Disc 1).cue GameName (Disc 2).cue Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Steps to Create and Save the Text Open a text editor (e.g., , Notepad++ ). Copy and paste the required format (e.g., Example 2). Click File -> Save As . Change "Save as type" to All Files ( . ) . Name the file with an .m3u extension (e.g., playlist.m3u ). Ensure the encoding is set to UTF-8 . Download (2) m3u
