.mrl MRML playlist
Text & source code
| MIME type | text/x-mrml |
|---|---|
| Description | MRML playlist |
| Acronym | MRML – Multimedia Retrieval Markup Language |
| Category | Text & source code |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 3C 6D 72 6D 6C 20 (<mrml ) |
| Based on | application/xml |
| Other extensions | .mrml |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .mrl file?
A .mrl file is a “MRML playlist” (MIME type text/x-mrml). MRML stands for Multimedia Retrieval Markup Language.
How do I open a .mrl file?
With any text editor – Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, or gedit and vim on Linux. The file contains readable text, possibly source code or configuration.
How can you tell a genuine .mrl file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 3C 6D 72 6D 6C 20 (<mrml ). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.mrl checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which format is .mrl based on?
Technically a .mrl file is a subtype of “XML document” (application/xml), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .mrl?
The MIME type is text/x-mrml. In the Apache web server: AddType text/x-mrml .mrl; in nginx: types { text/x-mrml mrl; }.