Each file will have its own line of text – the path to the media file. Repeat step #2 – this time drag and drop several media files into your playlist. Now hit return on your keyboard (may be called enter) to move down to the next line. The file will update with a line of text – the full path on your hard drive to the media file. Drag and drop that file from Finder to your newly created text file. Now open a Finder window and navigate to the first file you want to put in your playlist. Make sure it’s a “plain” text file by selecting Format -> Make Plain Text ( Note: if you don’t see Make Plain Text as an option that’s perfect – your file is already formatted properly). 
Open TextEdit from your Applications list and create a new file.
Since a playlist file (.m3u) is actually just a text file with the name and location of one file per line, all you need to create an. 
The best part is that they’re super easy to create and you don’t need any special software. Plus, playlist files are readable by every possible modern media player – VLC, iTunes, Quicktime – you name it. If you want to binge-watch a bunch of movies or TV shows, loading up a playlist lets you “set it and forget it”.
#Osx video player with saved playlist how to#
This quick and easy to follow guide will show you how to create a playlist file (.m3u) on your Mac – using software you already have installed!
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