Convert M3U to CSV Online Free
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
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
For Music Enthusiasts
- Export playlists from VLC, Winamp, or Kodi as M3U and convert to CSV for a sortable music catalog
- Build a spreadsheet of your music collection with track titles, durations, and file paths
- Compare playlists side by side in Excel after converting multiple M3U files to CSV
For Radio and Broadcast Professionals
- Convert automation software playlist exports to CSV for broadcast logs and compliance records
- Maintain IPTV channel inventories in spreadsheets by converting M3U channel lists to CSV
- Audit playlists for duplicate tracks or missing metadata using spreadsheet filter and sort tools
For Developers
- Convert M3U playlist exports to CSV for bulk import into media databases and CMS platforms
- Parse playlist data in spreadsheet form before writing import scripts for custom applications
- Prepare M3U data as CSV for use in Python pandas pipelines or SQL database inserts
How to Convert M3U to CSV
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Select your M3U file
Drag and drop your M3U playlist file onto the converter, or click browse to choose from your files.
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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.
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Download the CSV
Save your converted CSV file with playlist data. Ready to use immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, completely free with no limits. The conversion runs entirely in your browser so there are no server costs or usage restrictions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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