Tips to open PLST file

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

PLST file extension

File Name SmartMusic Playlist
File Developer MakeMusic
File Category Audio Files

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

Operating systems
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What is PLST file?

The file with the extension PLST is the Audio Files file type. The author of this format is MakeMusic. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. SmartMusic Playlist is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. You can use SmartMusic for Students in case SmartMusic cannot be used.

How to open PLST file?

An often recurring problem with SmartMusic Playlist is that PLST is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open PLST, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PLST 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 SmartMusic

In this case, you should first verify that the SmartMusic application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing SmartMusic into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file PLST.

Programs to open PLST file

Remember to download programs supporting PLST files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of SmartMusic with PLST files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PLST file to open in the SmartMusic application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the SmartMusic application as the default for handling the PLST file.

Step 3. Update SmartMusic to the latest version

If, despite the association of the SmartMusic program with the SmartMusic Playlist file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The PLST file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the PLST file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PLST file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected PLST file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PLST file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PLST file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PLST except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move PLST to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the PLST file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PLST file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.