What is a Playlist and how do I make one?
A Playlist is basically a roadmap to a collection of digital files stored on your hard drive. The files themselves do NOT exist in the playlist, but their location is stored in the playlist file. The playlist itself can usually be opened with a text editor such as Notepad. Playlists have various file extensions such as m3u, pls, asx, rjx, etc. The most popular format for MP3 files is m3u. The others are all basically the same, but associate themselves with different players and compressed formats. Here is a brief breakdown: • M3U MP3 file format and players such as AudioStation, MusicMatch Jukebox, and WinAmp 2.8 and above. Used by most portable MP3 player • PLS Typically associated with WinAmp versions below 2.80, but they can usually be read by other jukeboxes. Used by some portable player • ASX A Windows Media playlist format that can be read by most jukebox programs and playe • RJX Real Jukebox format that is not transportable to other players. Used by very few portable players. Ba
