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Transform M3U playlist files into CSV spreadsheets. Each track entry becomes a row with columns for URL, title, duration, and metadata. Perfect for music library management, radio station logs, and media database imports.

By ChangeThisFile Team · Last updated: March 2026

Quick Answer

ChangeThisFile converts M3U to CSV in your browser using JavaScript libraries. No server upload required -- processing happens entirely on your device, keeping your playlist data private. Drop your M3U file and get a structured CSV with track URLs, titles, and durations instantly. Free with no signup required.

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M3U vs CSV: Format Comparison

Key differences between the two formats

Feature	M3U	CSV
Structure	Line-based playlist text format	Flat table with rows and columns
Metadata	Inline #EXTINF comments with duration and title	Dedicated columns per field (url, title, duration)
Tooling	Media players (VLC, Winamp, Kodi)	Excel, Google Sheets, database imports
Editing	Requires text editor or media player	Any spreadsheet application
Sorting & filtering	Manual line reordering only	Full column sort and filter in spreadsheets
Data analysis	Not directly supported	Sum, count, pivot tables, charts
Interoperability	Media player specific	Universal import target for databases and apps

When to Convert

Common scenarios where this conversion is useful

Music library cataloging

Export a Winamp, VLC, or Kodi playlist as M3U and convert to CSV to build a spreadsheet catalog of your music collection with track titles, durations, and file paths in sortable columns.

Radio station playlist logging

Convert broadcast playlists exported from automation software like Zara Radio or SAM Broadcaster into CSV for station logs, reporting, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Media database import preparation

Transform M3U playlist exports into CSV rows for bulk import into media asset management systems, CMS platforms, or custom databases that accept CSV but not M3U.

Playlist backup and documentation

Convert M3U playlists to CSV to archive track listings in a human-readable, spreadsheet-friendly format that remains accessible without a media player installed.

Streaming URL inventory management

Convert IPTV or internet radio M3U files with hundreds of streaming URLs into CSV so station names, URLs, and group tags can be reviewed, edited, and deduplicated in Excel or Google Sheets.

Who Uses This Conversion

Tailored guidance for different workflows

Developers

Convert M3U config files to CSV for compatibility with different tools or frameworks
Transform M3U API responses to CSV for debugging, logging, or documentation

Validate the converted CSV output with a linter to catch any structural issues from the conversion

Watch for data type coercion (e.g., numbers becoming strings) when converting between M3U and CSV

Data Analysts

Convert M3U exports to CSV for importing into spreadsheet software, databases, or BI tools
Transform M3U datasets to CSV for sharing with teammates who use different analysis tools

Check that column delimiters and quote escaping are handled correctly in the converted CSV file

Preview the first few rows of the CSV output to verify headers and data alignment

System Administrators

Convert M3U configuration to CSV when migrating between infrastructure tools or platforms
Transform M3U log exports to CSV for ingesting into monitoring or analysis systems

Back up the original M3U config before converting, especially for production systems

Test the converted CSV in a staging environment before deploying to production

How to Convert M3U to CSV

1

Select your M3U file

Drag and drop your M3U playlist file onto the converter, or click browse to choose from your files.
2

Instant conversion

The browser parses your M3U playlist and converts track URLs and metadata to CSV format. No upload needed and no data leaves your device.
3

Download the CSV

Save your converted CSV file with playlist data. Ready to use immediately.

Automate this conversion

Convert M3U to CSV via API

Integrate this conversion into your pipeline with 3 lines of code. Free tier: 25 conversions/month.

The free converter above runs entirely in your browser — your file is never uploaded. This optional API is a separate server-side endpoint for automating conversions at scale.

curl -X POST https://changethisfile.com/v1/convert \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -F "file=@input.m3u" \
  -F "target=csv" \
  -o output.csv --fail

const form = new FormData();
form.append('file', fileInput.files[0]);
form.append('target', 'csv');

const res = await fetch('https://changethisfile.com/v1/convert', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' },
  body: form
});
const blob = await res.blob(); // your converted CSV file

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your free key — no credit card needed.

Get a free API key

Frequently Asked Questions

Is M3U to CSV conversion free?

Yes, completely free with no limits. The conversion runs entirely in your browser so there are no server costs or usage restrictions.

Are my playlist files uploaded to a server?

No. Everything happens locally in your browser. Your M3U file is processed on your device and never leaves your computer, ensuring complete privacy for personal or proprietary playlists.

What columns does the CSV output include?

The CSV output includes columns for the track URL or file path, title, and duration. For extended M3U files with #EXTINF tags, artist and any additional metadata fields are also extracted as separate columns.

What is the difference between M3U and M3U8?

M3U uses plain ASCII encoding while M3U8 uses UTF-8, making M3U8 better for international characters in track titles and artist names. Both formats are supported and converted correctly to CSV.

Does this work with IPTV M3U playlists?

Yes. IPTV M3U files with extended tags like tvg-name, tvg-logo, and group-title are parsed and each attribute becomes a column in the CSV output, making it easy to manage large IPTV channel lists.

Can I convert large M3U playlists with thousands of tracks?

Yes. M3U files are plain text and even playlists with thousands of tracks are small files. The conversion completes in under a second regardless of playlist length.

Does this preserve track duration and metadata?

Yes. Duration values from #EXTINF tags are extracted and placed in a dedicated duration column. Track titles, artist names, and any other extended metadata fields are preserved as separate CSV columns.

Can I open the resulting CSV in Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes. The output is standard comma-separated CSV with a header row, which opens directly in Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc, and any other spreadsheet application without additional configuration.

What happens to relative file paths in the M3U?

Relative file paths are preserved exactly as written in the original M3U file. The CSV output maintains the same path strings so you can reference them relative to the original playlist location.

Does this work offline?

Yes. After the page loads, you can convert M3U files to CSV without an internet connection. All processing is client-side and requires no network access once the page is loaded.

Can I convert the CSV back to M3U?

Round-trip conversion is not currently supported on this page. However, if you need to rebuild an M3U from a CSV, you can use a text editor or script to reconstruct the #EXTINF lines from the columns.

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