Properties of ZPL Files and How to Open a File with .zpl Extension

ZPL files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Zoom Player Playlist

General Information

Title	ZPL File Extension
Extension	.zpl
Full Form	Zoom Player Playlist
File Type	Playlist File
Developer	Inmatrix
MIME Type	application/vnd.zpl

File Function

Primary Function	Store playlist
Additional Functions	Manage media playback
Features	Item ordering, Repeat mode

File Characteristics

Quality	Not applicable
Supports Layers	No
Supports Transparency	No
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Media Playback	Yes
Playlist Sharing	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low
Best Practices	Verify source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Unknown
Latest Version	Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.m3u, .pls, .xspf

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Zoom Player	Free, Paid versions	Windows

Type 2: Zune Playlist

ZPL file format was developed by Microsoft. It is compatible with software installable on Windows. ZPL files belong to Audio Files category. Zune is the most used program for ZPL files. Zune was created by Microsoft Corporation. For more information on ZPL files, check Microsoft’s website. Below is a table listing programs supporting ZPL files. ZPL files can be found on any operating system like other formats.

ZPL extension is related to Microsoft Zune Software. ZPL files contain saved playlists. Users create song libraries and sort music with them. Zoom Player uses same extension for its playlists, but different format. This ZPL file type entry was marked obsolete and no longer supported. This type of file is rarely used now and likely obsolete. System files in old operating systems, discontinued software file types, or previous file version types may face this.

We have free online ZPL apps allowing to view, edit, convert, merge, split, and compare ZPL files without installing anything. Click the links to see features.

ZPL stores Zune Playlist files on devices. Zune Playlist is the full name. Mainly, ZPL file organizes information for storing. Microsoft developed it.

Microsoft developed the ZPL file format. Microsoft is a big tech company. Zune is another Microsoft product. Microsoft is world’s most popular tech company as a Audio Files developer. ZPL abbreviates Zune Playlist File.

The ZPL file extension relates to Microsoft’s Zune software. Microsoft Corporation developed these. They contain song or video playlists saved by Zune. This manages and organizes playlists by libraries, genres etc.

To allow playlist work in Winamp, ZPL files need conversion to M3U, PLS or WPL. Zune Playlist Converter does this. Can also import Zune playlist into Excel using XML and XPath. Zune created hardware players like MP3 players, but production ended in 2011. Replaced by Windows Phones.

1 file type uses the .zpl extension – Zune Playlist. It contains saved playlists. Users create song libraries. Takes disk space.