.pls MP3 ShoutCast playlist
Audio
| MIME type | audio/x-scpls |
|---|---|
| Description | MP3 ShoutCast playlist |
| Category | Audio |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 5B 50 4C 41 59 4C 49 53 54 5D ([PLAYLIST])5B 50 6C 61 79 6C 69 73 74 5D ([Playlist])5B 70 6C 61 79 6C 69 73 74 5D ([playlist]) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .pls file?
A .pls file is a “MP3 ShoutCast playlist” (MIME type audio/x-scpls).
How do I open a .pls file?
With a media player such as VLC, which plays almost every audio format; on Windows also Media Player, on macOS Music or QuickTime. To edit it, use Audacity for example.
How can you tell a genuine .pls file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 5B 50 4C 41 59 4C 49 53 54 5D ([PLAYLIST]), 5B 50 6C 61 79 6C 69 73 74 5D ([Playlist]) and 5B 70 6C 61 79 6C 69 73 74 5D ([playlist]). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.pls checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .pls?
The MIME type is audio/x-scpls. In the Apache web server: AddType audio/x-scpls .pls; in nginx: types { audio/x-scpls pls; }.