File Extension Database

Open PLAYLIST File

Files with format PLAYLIST, are play list of video files created by PowerDVD, a software DVD player for Windows. PowerDVD saves references to video clips that the software can play. Play list is saved in a plain text format and ending with the extension PLAYLIST.

PowerDVD is a software created by CyberLink and is a media player for Microsoft Windows supporting DVD playback, with Blu-ray playback available in higher editions.

Play list files generated by PowerDVD in its most recent versions have extensions .PLS or .M3U instead of PLAYLIST.

In order to open and operate a PLAYLIST file you must have the Cyberlink PowerDVD software installed on your system.

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How Can I Open PLAYLIST File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PLAYLIST file is to find a PLAYLIST file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PLAYLIST file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open PLAYLIST file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as PLAYLIST file opener then try to search online for "PLAYLIST viewer", "application to open PLAYLIST file" or "open PLAYLIST file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PLAYLIST file

How Can I Open PLAYLIST File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PLAYLIST file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PLAYLIST file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with PLAYLIST file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PLAYLIST file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PLAYLIST file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PLAYLIST file then try to search for "PLAYLIST viewer", "application to open PLAYLIST file" or "read PLAYLIST file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PLAYLIST file

How Can I Open PLAYLIST File on Android

If you downloaded a PLAYLIST file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded PLAYLIST file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "PLAYLIST".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "PLAYLIST viewer", "PLAYLIST file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open PLAYLIST File on iPhone or iPad

To open PLAYLIST File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the PLAYLIST file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "PLAYLIST". This way you can find apps which can open PLAYLIST files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "PLAYLIST viewer" or "PLAYLIST file" online in your favorite search engine.