Convert ASX to XSPF

File Extension ASX
Full Name Microsoft Advanced Streaming Redirector Format

ASX is an extension given to files that are related to digital media content played in Windows Media Player. ASX files do not store multimedia content but do contain metadata about them. These are text files containing code written in the XML markup language. Sometimes ASX files are used to create playlists for Windows Media Player.

File Extension XSPF
Full Name XML Shareable Playlist Format

Files with the .XSPF extension contain playlist data, i.e. a list of links to multimedia files saved in a standardized format based on XML – the XML Shareable Playlist Format. The file contains XML tags used to organize and list files contained in the playlist.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "ASX") to another (referred to as "XSPF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, ASX file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format ASX to format XSPF becomes essential.

So, how can we perform ASX to XSPF file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format ASX and transforming it into format XSPF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of ASX to XSPF converters.

Conversion from ASX to XSPF

ASX to XSPF

How to convert the ASX file to XSPF?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of ASX to XSPF. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the ASX file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file ASX, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the ASX file to the application
  • Select the output format of the XSPF file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file XSPF on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted XSPF file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the ASX format:
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Other conversions
to the XSPF format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.