PLS File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .pls
Format Type Text
MIME Type audio/x-scpls
Definition Audio playlist file
Developed by Nullsoft
Introduction Year 1990s
Main Usage Streaming Media Playlists
Text Encoding ASCII or UTF-8
Contains File paths, Metadata
Typical File Locations C:/Music/Playlists, /home/user/Playlists
Editable Yes, with any text editor
Supporting Software VLC Media Player, Winamp, etc.
Internet Connection Required No, unless streaming
Number of Entries Unlimited
Supports Comments Yes
File Paths Types Relative, Absolute
Supports Metadata Yes
Variables File, Title, Length
Directives Support Yes, e.g., NumberOfEntries, Version
Playlist Versioning Supported
Compatibility High, with most media players
Extension Behavior Defines how media players handle the playlist