Create and share playlists with Windows Media Player

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a personal soundtrack for every occasion, ready to play at the click of a button? With Windows Media Player in Windows 11, you can create playlists for any mood or moment. Whether you’re adding background music to your workday or making a soundtrack for the ultimate road trip, playlists offer a seamless and personalized listening experience. See how easy it is to craft and share your own musical collections.

Create a playlist

Let’s get started on creating your very own playlist in Windows Media Player:

1. Fire up Windows Media Player: Just click on it in your Start menu, and you’re ready to roll.
2. Head to the Library: This is where all your music and videos live.
3. Hit ‘Create playlist’: You’ll find this option in the left-hand pane under the ‘Playlists’ section.
4. Name your Playlist: Give it a name that speaks to you—something like “Workout Jams” or “Chill Vibes.”
5. Add your media: Now for the fun part! Drag and drop your favorite songs or videos into the playlist area.

And just like that, you’ve created a playlist.

AI art created via Copilot

Let Microsoft Copilot curate a playlist

Need some inspiration for your playlist? Copilot, your AI assistant has got you covered. Copilot can suggest songs that match your taste, help you discover new artists, and even create themed playlists for any occasion.

To access Copilot, simply click on the Copilot icon in your taskbar or press Windows + C on your keyboard. From there, you can start a conversation and ask for help with creating playlists, making recommendations, and more.

Try asking Copilot:

• “Can you help me create the playlist: Classic Road Trip Tunes?”
• “What songs should I add to my workout playlist?”
• “I need some chill music for relaxing at home.”
• “What’s a good mix for a party playlist?”

Here’s what Copilot created with the prompt: “Can you help me create the playlist: Classic Road Trip Tunes?”

1. "Born to Run" - Bruce Springsteen
2. "Sweet Home Alabama" - Lynyrd Skynyrd
3. "Hotel California" - Eagles
4. "Life is a Highway" - Tom Cochrane
5. "Take It Easy" - Eagles
6. "On the Road Again" - Willie Nelson
7. "Don't Stop Believin'" - Journey
8. "Free Fallin'" - Tom Petty
9. "American Pie" - Don McLean
10. "Go Your Own Way" - Fleetwood Mac

Play it forward with friends

Pass on your playlists to friends and family. With Windows Media Player, sharing your playlist is easy. Here’s how you do it:

1. Save your Playlist: Playlists are automatically saved with a .wpl extension in the ‘Playlists’ folder.
2. Locate the Playlist file: Navigate to the ‘Playlists’ folder in your Music library.
3. Share the file: You can share the .wpl file via email or any other file-sharing method.

Ready to rock?

Whether you’re organizing your favorite tracks into playlists, discovering new music with Copilot, or enjoying seamless playback, Media Player has got you covered. Try Windows Media Player in Windows 11 today.