listFix()

listFix() is a lightweight Java-based application whose purpose is to help you fix or repair playlists by searching a media library for lost, missing or renamed files. The tool works with absolute and relative references, UTF-8, UNC paths, and URLs.

The utility can be run without having to go through installation steps. You only need to open the executable file in order to gain access to the program’s features. You can store it on USB flash drives and carry it with you.

listFix() offers support for a multi-tabbed layout that allows you to work with different projects at the same time. Playlists can be added in the working environment using the built-in browse button or drag-and-drop support.

The application is able to fix playlists created with Winamp, Windows Media Player, VirtualDJ, VLC media player, Foobar2000, XMMS, and other players. More specifically, it works with the following file formats: M3U, M3U8, PLS, and WPL. The repaired playlists can be exported to one of the input file formats.

listFix() gives you the possibility to specify the folder where your media files are stored and load the playlist you want to fix. The program automatically searches your media library and updates the playlist when it finds a match.

The tool offers support for batch processing which means you can build up a list with multiple playlists and fix them at the same time.

Other important options worth being mentioned enable you to edit filenames, find closest matches for the selected file entry, remove duplicates, delete missing files, copy items to a user-defined folder, go to the previous or next entry in the playlist, and play the selected file via your default media player.

You can change the looks of the utility by choosing between different GUI themes, adjust the font of the text displayed in the main panel, save playlists with relative file references, automatically locate missing playlist entries upon loading data, as well as automatically refresh the media library at startup.

All things considered, listFix() provides a straightforward approach for helping you detect missing/renamed files from a playlist, and is suitable for rookies and professionals alike.