How to Create Playlists in PowerDVD

Q: Can I add a video that isn't in my library?

Yes. Open the playlist and click Add at the top. A file browser opens, so you can pick videos from other folders.

Q: How do I rename a playlist?

Open the playlist and click Rename at the top, then type the new name.

Line up your favorite clips once, then play them back in the order you want.

Updated Nov. 4, 2026 · 2 min read

In a hurry? Use the playlists quick guide instead.

A PowerDVD playlist plays a set of clips back to back in the order you choose. Build one for a family movie night or a party mix, and it's ready every time you open PowerDVD.

⚡ Quick Answer: How to Create a Playlist in 6 Steps

Click Playlists, open the Videos tab, and click Create Playlist.
Type a name and click OK.
In the Videos library, check the clips you want.
Right-click a checked clip and select Add to Playlist > your playlist.
Open the playlist and drag the clips into order.
Double-click the first clip to play the playlist.

Steps to Create a Playlist

Step 1: Open Playlists

Under Media Library on the left, click Playlists. Click the Videos tab, then click Create Playlist. Music and photo playlists work the same way on the Music and Photos tabs.

The Playlists page in PowerDVD on the Videos tab, with Playlists, the Videos tab, and Create Playlist highlighted — Create Playlist on the Videos tab.

Step 2: Name the Playlist

Type a name in the Name box and click OK. The new, empty playlist appears on the Videos tab.

The New Playlist dialog with the name Weekend Highlights and the OK button highlighted — Give the playlist a name you'll recognize.

Step 3: Select the Videos

Click Videos under Media Library and open the folder with your clips. Hover over each clip you want and check the box at its top left corner.

Clips need to be in the library first. See how to set up the Media Library.

Four clips checked in the Videos library, with Videos and the checkboxes highlighted — Check every clip you want in the playlist.

Step 4: Add Them to the Playlist

Right-click one of the checked clips and select Add to Playlist, then the name of your playlist. Or select + New playlist here to create one without going back to Step 1.

The right-click menu with Add to Playlist and the Weekend Highlights playlist highlighted — Add to Playlist lists your playlists.

Step 5: Put the Clips in Order

Click Playlists and double-click your playlist to open it. Drag a clip up or down to change where it plays.

To sort the whole list at once, open the Custom Order drop-down at the top right and select Title, Length, or Date Added.

The Weekend Highlights playlist with Night Flight dragged to the top and the sort drop-down open — Drag clips, or sort by title, length, or date added.

Step 6: Play the Playlist

Double-click the first clip's thumbnail, and the playlist plays through to the end. To mix up the order, click the shuffle button on the playback controls.

The repeat button next to it switches between Repeat off, Repeat current, and Repeat all. Press Ctrl+R to do the same from the keyboard.