.m1u Video playlist
Video
| MIME type | video/vnd.mpegurl |
|---|---|
| Description | Video playlist |
| Category | Video |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 23 45 58 54 4D 34 55 (#EXTM4U) |
| Based on | text/plain |
| Other extensions | .m4u, .mxu |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .m1u file?
A .m1u file is a “Video playlist” (MIME type video/vnd.mpegurl).
How do I open a .m1u file?
With a media player such as VLC or mpv, which support nearly all video containers and codecs. To convert it, use ffmpeg or HandBrake.
How can you tell a genuine .m1u file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 23 45 58 54 4D 34 55 (#EXTM4U). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.m1u checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which format is .m1u based on?
Technically a .m1u file is a subtype of “Plain text document” (text/plain), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .m1u?
The MIME type is video/vnd.mpegurl. In the Apache web server: AddType video/vnd.mpegurl .m1u; in nginx: types { video/vnd.mpegurl m1u; }.