What is a XSPF file?
XML playlist format referencing audio files
XSPF files are playlist files that reference actual audio files. XSPF files are similar to M3U files, but they use XML tags to organize and list files included in the playlist. The actual audio files are not stored within XSPF files, they are only referenced by them. XSPF files are used by various audio players, such as VLC media player, AIMP, Clementine, and Audacious.
If you are trying to transcribe XSPF files, you’ll normally need to upload the underlying audio files to Sonix so that we can transcribe all of the audio data properly. Please convert the underlying audio files to either MP3, WAV, or OGG file formats for us to better transcribe the spoken audio in those files.
Common uses for XSPF files
- Audio playlists
- Media player libraries
- VLC Media Player
- AIMP
- Clementine
Who works with XSPF files?
Developers of open-source media players and web-based jukebox applications use XSPF to pass playlists between programs, since its XML structure stores portable track references rather than software-specific paths. Internet radio curators and music bloggers also publish XSPF files so listeners can load a shared track lineup into any compatible player.
XSPF vs MP3: which should you use?
An XSPF file is an XML playlist that stores references to audio tracks, while an MP3 file contains the compressed audio data itself. A media player reads an XSPF file to queue MP3s or other audio files in order, but the playlist holds no sound of its own. Use XSPF when you want to organize or share a track list, and work with the underlying MP3 files when you need to play back or transcribe the actual audio.
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