Tips to open MPL file

Can't open the MPL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MPL files as well as a list of programs that support MPL files.

MPL file extension

File Name AVCHD Playlist Format
File Developer Sony
File Category Video Files

The MPL file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MPL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MPL file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is MPL file?

The file with the extension MPL is the Video Files file type. The creator of this file is Sony. Video Files consists of 546 similar files. AVCHD Playlist Format is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Roxio Popcorn to handle this file. This is a program created by Roxio. Alternatively, you can use 5 other programs. PowerDVD, PowerProducer, PowerDirector, Roxio Creator will apply when it is not possible to use Roxio Popcorn.

How to open MPL file?

The main problem with AVCHD Playlist Format is that the MPL file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that MPL files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MPL file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Roxio Popcorn

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Roxio Popcorn is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Roxio Popcorn in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support MPL files.

Step 2. Create association of Roxio Popcorn with MPL files

If, despite the installed application, the MPL file does not start in the Roxio Popcorn application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the MPL file with the Roxio Popcorn application.

Step 3. Update Roxio Popcorn to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Roxio Popcorn program, it is possible that AVCHD Playlist Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Roxio website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MPL file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the MPL file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the MPL file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover MPL files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the MPL files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular MPL file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Sony
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted MPL files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move MPL to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the MPL file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.