Tips to open XSPF file

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

XSPF file extension

File Name XSPF Playlist Format
File Category Audio Files

The XSPF file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XSPF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XSPF file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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  • 0
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What is XSPF file?

The XSPF file has been categorized as Audio Files. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. XSPF Playlist Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use VLC media player to handle this file. This is a program created by VideoLAN Project Team. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the XSPF file. You can use Audacious, MediaMonkey in case VLC media player cannot be used.

How to open XSPF file?

An often recurring problem with XSPF Playlist Format is that XSPF is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open XSPF, 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 XSPF 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 VLC media player

The first step is to check if the computer has the VLC media player program installed. This can be achieved by typing VLC media player into the operating system search engine. 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 XSPF files.

Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with XSPF files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the XSPF file still does not use the VLC media player program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the XSPF file with the VLC media player application.

Step 3. Update VLC media player to the latest version

If, despite the association of the VLC media player program with the XSPF Playlist Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the VideoLAN Project Team website or update the program from the application.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The XSPF file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to XSPF files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our XSPF file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover XSPF files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the XSPF 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular XSPF file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XSPF files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the XSPF file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the XSPF file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the XSPF file again. However, some background programs may block the XSPF file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.