The export playlist feature gives a text file that doesn't seem easily importable. Ideally it would export as an m3u or something similar.
So, how can I export iTunes playlists for use with other media players?
asked Mar 30, 2013 at 18:44
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Are you sure you didn't miss something? Seems iTunes has had the ability to export playlists in M3U format for some time now:
Just in case that doesn't work for some reason, there are always third party apps such as iTunes Export or iExporter.
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1The instructions on the linked page are somewhat unnecessary. You can just right click on the playlist and select "Export". Bam. Mar 31, 2013 at 21:34
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@ta.speot.is: Thanks for the info. I wouldn't touch iTunes with a barge-pole personally, but I'm sure the OP will be happy to know. :)– KaranMar 31, 2013 at 21:50
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thank you so much... i don't know why i assumed that just because it was defaulting to text file output meant that was the only option :) Mar 31, 2013 at 21:57
I don't know about exporting playlists out of iTunes, but Winamp can pull them into a format you can either keep in Winamp, or pull out as an M3U. It has the ability to import iTunes playlists from a fresh install, where it should ask you to import your existing iTunes library & playlists. It also has the ability to import both from the library menu, should you already have Winamp installed.
Here's a great write-up with instructions from January 2013:
http://www.wondershare.com/apple-software/import-itunes-library-to-winamp.html
If interested, I created a utility (freeware) that exports iTunes playlists to .m3u playlists and can transform the paths on the fly for use by, say, SONOS import or WMP or VLC. See http://www.simav8.com/itunesxmltom3u.html
Try this github Project:
Link: http://itunes2m3u.esy.es/
Github: https://github.com/mohitk117/iTunes-Playlist-Converter
iTunes-to-M3U-Playlists
A webapp that lets you convert Itunes Library.xml playlists to m3u playlists.
How to Convert to m3u
- Enable XML File for your Itunes Library in Itunes Settings.
- Browse for your Itunes Library xml File.
- Once selected the page will automatically load all the playlists from your Library file.
- To select a playlist/folder, check the playlist/folder checkbox.
- Select all the playlists required for download in .m3u format, and click on download.
- Playlists will then be downloaded in a zip format.
- Tested with iTunes v12 or 2014+ to latest version 2016
Opens locally in browser, and no installation required!
