Creating .mp3 Playlist Using Windows Media Player

To create an MP3 Playlist using Windows Media Player, you will use MP3 files already loaded onto the compatible Garmin GPS device or microSD/SD memory card and convert them into a playlist. This playlist will be in an .m3u formatted file.

NOTE: On the compatible Tread® Series, zumo XT and some other devices, playlists will need to be created directly on the device as these devices are not compatible with the steps below in Windows Media Player. 

1. Connect the Garmin device to the computer and confirm it has gone into mass storage mode or MTP Mode

• • A device has gone into mass storage mode or MTP Mode when it displays the Garmin logo along with an icon that looks like the Garmin device connected to a computer tower.

The Devices Listed Below Will not Display this Screen

• • Arctic Cat G8 Display

  • Camper 785 & Traffic caravan and motorhome sat nav with camera

  • Camper 890 caravan and motorhome sat nav

  • Camper 895 caravan and motorhome sat nav

  • Camper 1090 caravan and motorhome sat nav

  • Camper 1095 caravan and motorhome sat nav

  • Garmin Catalyst™ Driving Performance Optimizer

  • dēzl™ 780LMT-S GPS navigator

  • dēzl™ LGV800 | dēzl™ OTR800 GPS navigators

  • dēzl™ LGV810 | dēzl™ OTR810 GPS navigators

  • dēzl™ LGV1000 | dēzl™ OTR1000 GPS navigators

  • dēzl™ LGV1010 | dēzl™ OTR1010 GPS navigators

  • dēzlCam™ 785 LMT-S GPS navigator with camera

  • Garmin fleet™ 770 management

  • Garmin fleet™ 780 GPS management

  • Garmin fleet™ 790 GPS management

  • Kawasaki RIDGE 8" Tread Display

  • Overlander® GPS navigator

  • RV 785 & Traffic RV navigator with camera

  • RV 890 RV navigator

  • RV 895 RV navigator

  • RV 1090 RV navigator

  • RV 1095 RV navigator

  • Tread® - Overland Edition GPS navigator

  • Tread® - SxS Edition GPS navigator

  • Tread® XL - Baja Chase Edition GPS navigator

  • Tread® XL - Baja Race Edition GPS navigator

  • Tread® XL - Overland Edition GPS navigator

2. Open Windows Media Player on the computer

3. Open My Computer (XP), Computer (Vista or 7), File Explorer (Win 8), or This PC (Windows 10)

4. Open the Garmin drive or memory card drive from the Devices With Removable Storage or Devices and drives section

5. Open Internal Storage

• • Skip this step on some devices

6. Open the MP3 folder in the Garmin GPS or memory card drive

7. Click and drag the desired MP3 files from the MP3 folder to the Now Playing list in Windows Media Player

• • Adjust the order in which the songs will play by clicking and dragging them to the desired position within the Now Playing list on Windows Media Player

8. Press the Alt button on your keyboard

9. Hover the mouse over File

10. Click Save Now Playing List As...

11. Change the file type to M3U Playlist (*.m3u) in the Save As Type drop-down menu

12. Type the desired name for the playlist in the File Name box

13. Save the file in the MP3 folder of the Garmin device or memory card

The Playlist should now be saved in the Garmin device or memory card. To access it, open the device's media player then touch Browse. The Import Playlist option will allow you to import any playlist you've saved to the device following the steps above.

NOTE: The mp3s will display on your automotive device as you have them labeled in Windows Media Player. Contact Windows Media Player support for instructions to label the mp3s.