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Karellen: v21 updates

2025-08-05T03:39:14Z

v21 updates

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	== Supported Formats ==		== Supported Formats ==
	{{kodi}} supports the following playlist files:		{{kodi}} supports the following playlist files:
			* b4s - Playlist supported by Winamp Media Player<ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/23450</ref>
	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cue_sheet Cue Sheets for music]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cue_sheet Cue Sheets for music]
	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3U m3u] (default)		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3U m3u] (default)
	* m3u8 <small>(added in v21 Omega)</small><ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/21992</ref>		* m3u8 <small>(added in v21 Omega)</small><ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/21992</ref>
	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLS_%28file_format%29 PLS]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLS_%28file_format%29 PLS]
			* [[Smart playlists\|Smart playlist .xsp files]]
	* [[Internet_video_and_audio_streams\|Stream files (.strm)]]		* [[Internet_video_and_audio_streams\|Stream files (.strm)]]
	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Media_Player_Playlist\| Windows Media Player .wpl files]		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Media_Player_Playlist\| Windows Media Player .wpl files]
	* [[Smart playlists\|Smart playlist .xsp files]]


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Karellen: Updated for v20

2023-02-13T00:07:31Z

Updated for v20

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	= Playlist Files =		= Playlist Files =
	The {{kodi}} generated basic playlist file is in the '''m3u''' format.		The {{kodi}} generated basic playlist file is in the '''m3u''' format.



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	{{kodi}} supports the following playlist files:		{{kodi}} supports the following playlist files:
	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cue_sheet Cue Sheets for music]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cue_sheet Cue Sheets for music]
	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3U ~~M3U~~] (default)		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3U m3u] (default)
			* m3u8 <small>(added in v21 Omega)</small><ref>https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/21992</ref>
	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLS_%28file_format%29 PLS]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLS_%28file_format%29 PLS]
	* [[Internet_video_and_audio_streams\|Stream files (.strm)]]		* [[Internet_video_and_audio_streams\|Stream files (.strm)]]
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	== Editing m3u Files ==		== Editing m3u Files ==
	If you choose to manually create your m3u playlists, then any text editor will suffice, but we recommend using an editor that can parse XML such as [[w:~~Visual_studio\|~~Visual Studio]] or [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ Notepad++].		If you choose to manually create your m3u playlists, then any text editor will suffice, but we recommend using an editor that can parse XML such as [https://code.visualstudio.com/Download Visual Studio Code] or [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/ Notepad++].


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	; Video library		; Video library
	: There is no playlist editor for the Video library. Use the Queue Method or create the playlist externally.		: There is no playlist editor for the Video library. Use the Queue Method (next section) or create the playlist externally.


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	: Once you enter the playlist, the options for editing and saving are similar to the Playlist Editor detailed above.		: Once you enter the playlist, the options for editing and saving are similar to the Playlist Editor detailed above.



			= References =
			<references />


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Karellen at 02:10, 8 March 2021

2021-03-08T02:10:58Z

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	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLS_%28file_format%29 PLS]		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLS_%28file_format%29 PLS]
	* [[Internet_video_and_audio_streams\|Stream files (.strm)]]		* [[Internet_video_and_audio_streams\|Stream files (.strm)]]
			* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Media_Player_Playlist\| Windows Media Player .wpl files]
	* [[Smart playlists\|Smart playlist .xsp files]]		* [[Smart playlists\|Smart playlist .xsp files]]

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	~~[[Category:Index]]~~
	~~[[Category:Guides]]~~
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	[[Category:Karellen]]		[[Category:Karellen]]
	[[Category:Video library]]		[[Category:Video library]]
	[[Category:Music library]]		[[Category:Music library]]
	~~[[Category:Advanced topics]]~~

Karellen at 08:29, 26 November 2020

2020-11-26T08:29:45Z

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	:* {{keypress\|D}} - Move selected down		:* {{keypress\|D}} - Move selected down
	:* {{keypress\|DEL}} - Remove from playlist.		:* {{keypress\|DEL}} - Remove from playlist.
			: Alternatively, use the ''[[Basic_controls#Context_Menu\|Context Menu]]'' which contains the same action options.
	: A remote control with the proper [[keymap]] additions can also use those actions.		: A remote control with the proper [[keymap]] additions can also use those actions.

	; Save the Playlist		; Save the Playlist
	: Select '''Save''' from the left panel and enter a playlist name when prompted. The playlist will be accessible from {{highlight\|Music > Playlists}}		: Select '''Save''' from the left panel and enter a playlist name when prompted. The playlist will be accessible from {{highlight\|Music > Playlists}}
			: A music m3u playlist is always saved in \playlists\music\ even if it contains music videos.

	; Edit Existing Playlist		; Edit Existing Playlist

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	~~{{mininav\|[[Playlists]] }} {{to do}}~~
	<section begin="intro" />Kodi supports both basic playlists and '''[[smart playlists]]'''. A basic playlist is a normal text file that lists one or more media files (Audio or Video), and plays them in succession. You can either create your own or use existing playlists from other sources, such as a playlist generated from Winamp, iTunes, or other sources. Basic playlists can be created and edited directly from Kodi's GUI.<section end="intro" />

	~~== Basic playlists ==~~
	~~The main way to create and manipulate playlists in Kodi is through the playlist editors (both for normal and smart playlists).~~

	~~=== How to create a normal playlist ===~~
	~~[[File:Playlist queue.png\|500px\|right]]~~
	You can add videos/songs or entire folders with the "Queue" action of your remote/keyboard ({{keypress\|Q}} on a keyboard) or the '''"Queue Item"''' option in the context menu can be used. Kodi will add the selected item to the playlist and then advance to the next item in the window.


	To see the currently loaded playlist, bring up the context menu. The currently playing/queued playlist is accessible via the '''"Current playlist"''' item in the left hand sidebar menu. If the playlist is currently empty then that option will not be visible in the sidebar menu.


	~~While in the "Current playlist" window and pressing the '''Select''' or the '''Play''' button will start playback of your playlist.~~


	When in the "Current playlist" view, you can save your playlist by bringing up the options in the left hand sidebar menu. Playlists are, by default, saved in a subfolder of [[userdata]]/playlists (separate folder for music, video and mixed playlists).
	~~{{-}}~~

	~~=== Current playlist window ===~~
	~~{{anchor\|Now Playing}}~~
	The current playlist is a special window for the current audio or video playlist. This list is accessible from the [[Music_navigation#Sideblade_Menu\|left hand sidebar menu]]. Selecting an entry will start playback.
	~~{{-}}<br />~~

	~~==== Sidebar menu ====~~
	~~[[File:Now playing 3.png\|500px\|right]]~~
	~~On the default skin (Confluence) you can bring up these options by bringing up the sidebar menu (press {{keypress\|left}} on a keyboard or remote).~~
	~~;Shuffle~~
	~~:Shuffles the currently playing playlist~~
	~~;Repeat~~
	~~:Repeats the currently playing playlist, options are: '''All''' songs/videos, '''One''' song/video or '''Off''' for no repeating.~~
	~~;Save~~
	~~:Saves the currently playing playlist~~
	~~;Clear~~
	~~:Clears the currently playing playlist~~
	~~{{-}}<br />~~

	~~==== Context menu ====~~
	~~[[File:Now playing 2.png\|500px\|right]]~~
	~~The context menu (press {{keypress\|C}} on a keyboard) within the current playlist allows you to move the order of items or remove them.~~

	~~On a [[Keyboard_controls\|keyboard]] you can also use:~~
	* {{keypress\|U}} - Move selected up
	* {{keypress\|D}} - Move selected down
	* {{keypress\|DEL}} - Remove from playlist.

	~~A remote control with the proper [[keymap]] additions can also use those actions.~~
	~~{{-}}~~

	~~== Party Mode playlists ==~~
	~~{{see\|Party Mode}}~~

	~~== Smart playlists ==~~
	~~{{main\|Smart playlists}}~~
	~~{{#lst:Smart playlists\|intro}}~~

	~~== Other supported playlist ==~~
	Kodi supports [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLS_%28file_format%29 PLS], Winamp [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M3U M3U], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cue_sheet Cue Sheets], and [[Smart playlists\|Kodi Smart Playlist (XSP)]] playlists.

	~~== Playlist folder location ==~~
	~~The playlists should be placed into a folder named “music“, “mixed” or “video” in the following location:~~
	* '''Windows XP:''' <code>Documents and Settings\<your_user_name>\Application Data\Kodi\userdata\playlists\</code>
	* '''Vista/Windows 7:''' <code>Users\<your_user_name>\AppData\Roaming\Kodi\userdata\playlists\</code>
	* '''Mac OS X:''' <code>/Users/<your_user_name>/Library/Application Support/Kodi/userdata/playlists/</code>
	* '''iOS:''' <code>/private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/userdata/playlists/</code>
	* '''Linux:''' <code>$HOME/.kodi/userdata/playlists/</code>

	~~{{Helix updated}}~~

	~~[[Category:Video library]]~~
	~~[[Category:Music library]]~~
	~~[[Category:Manual]]~~

Karellen at 07:17, 21 July 2020

2020-07-21T07:17:45Z

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	== Smart playlists ==		== Smart playlists ==
	{{main\|Smart playlists}}		{{main\|Smart playlists}}
	{{#lst:Smart ~~playlist~~\|intro}}		{{#lst:Smart playlists\|intro}}

	== Other supported playlist ==		== Other supported playlist ==

Karellen at 04:21, 21 July 2020

2020-07-21T04:21:19Z

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	=== Current playlist window ===		=== Current playlist window ===
	{{anchor\|Now Playing}}		{{anchor\|Now Playing}}
	The current playlist is a special window for the current audio or video playlist. This list is accessible from the left hand sidebar menu ~~and [[Music#OSD .28On Screen Display.29\|music OSD~~]]. Selecting an entry will start playback.		The current playlist is a special window for the current audio or video playlist. This list is accessible from the [[Music_navigation#Sideblade_Menu\|left hand sidebar menu]]. Selecting an entry will start playback.
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	The context menu (press {{keypress\|C}} on a keyboard) within the current playlist allows you to move the order of items or remove them.		The context menu (press {{keypress\|C}} on a keyboard) within the current playlist allows you to move the order of items or remove them.

	On a [[keyboard]] you can also use:		On a [[Keyboard_controls\|keyboard]] you can also use:
	* {{keypress\|U}} - Move selected up		* {{keypress\|U}} - Move selected up
	* {{keypress\|D}} - Move selected down		* {{keypress\|D}} - Move selected down

Cmayo: /* Playlist folder location */ Correct case of .kodi on Linux

2019-12-27T19:41:26Z

Playlist folder location: Correct case of .kodi on Linux

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	* '''Mac OS X:''' <code>/Users/<your_user_name>/Library/Application Support/Kodi/userdata/playlists/</code>		* '''Mac OS X:''' <code>/Users/<your_user_name>/Library/Application Support/Kodi/userdata/playlists/</code>
	* '''iOS:''' <code>/private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/userdata/playlists/</code>		* '''iOS:''' <code>/private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/userdata/playlists/</code>
	* '''Linux:''' <code>$HOME/.~~Kodi~~/userdata/playlists/</code>		* '''Linux:''' <code>$HOME/.kodi/userdata/playlists/</code>

	{{Helix updated}}		{{Helix updated}}

Imsodin: Mention that playlist should not go directly into the given locations.

2016-09-27T21:54:49Z

Mention that playlist should not go directly into the given locations.

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	== Playlist folder location ==		== Playlist folder location ==
			The playlists should be placed into a folder named “music“, “mixed” or “video” in the following location:
	* '''Windows XP:''' <code>Documents and Settings\<your_user_name>\Application Data\Kodi\userdata\playlists\</code>		* '''Windows XP:''' <code>Documents and Settings\<your_user_name>\Application Data\Kodi\userdata\playlists\</code>
	* '''Vista/Windows 7:''' <code>Users\<your_user_name>\AppData\Roaming\Kodi\userdata\playlists\</code>		* '''Vista/Windows 7:''' <code>Users\<your_user_name>\AppData\Roaming\Kodi\userdata\playlists\</code>
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	* '''Linux:''' <code>$HOME/.Kodi/userdata/playlists/</code>		* '''Linux:''' <code>$HOME/.Kodi/userdata/playlists/</code>

	{{~~Updated\|16~~}}		{{Helix updated}}

	[[Category:Video library]]		[[Category:Video library]]
	[[Category:Music library]]		[[Category:Music library]]
	[[Category:Manual]]		[[Category:Manual]]