Wpl Extension -

| Feature | WPL (Windows Media Player) | M3U (MP3 URL) | PLS (Playlist) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | XML (Complex, structured) | Plain Text (Simple) | INI-style Text (Simple) | | Origin | Microsoft (Proprietary) | Winamp (Open Standard) | Shoutcast (Open Standard) | | Metadata | Supports extensive metadata (titles, guids) | Basic (file paths only usually) | Supports Title and Length info | | Compatibility | High on Windows, Low elsewhere | Universal (Winamp, iTunes, VLC) | High for internet radio/streaming |