Paste M3U8 URL to start playing
Supports HLS live streams and video on demand
Free to Use
Completely free, no registration required
Instant Playback
No download needed, play directly in browser
Wide Compatibility
Supports various M3U8/HLS streaming formats
HLS Player Features
Professional HLS streaming playback with advanced features
HLS/M3U8 Support
Full support for HTTP Live Streaming protocol and M3U8 playlists
Adaptive Bitrate
Automatically adjusts video quality based on network conditions
Live & VOD
Support both live streaming and video-on-demand content
Cross-Platform
Works on all modern browsers without plugins
Why Choose Our HLS Player
Professional HLS streaming solution powered by HLS.js. Play any HLS stream with ease.
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Reliable HLS streaming playback
Daily Users
10K+
Active users
Streams Played
100K+
Monthly
Load Time
<2s
Fast startup
HLS Player FAQ
What is HLS streaming?
HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) is a streaming protocol developed by Apple. It breaks video into small segments and delivers them over HTTP, enabling adaptive bitrate streaming for smooth playback.
What's the difference between HLS and M3U8?
M3U8 is the playlist file format used by HLS. An M3U8 file contains the URLs of video segments. HLS is the protocol, M3U8 is the playlist format.
Can I play live streams?
Yes! Our HLS player fully supports live streaming. Just paste the live stream URL and start watching in real-time.
Does it support adaptive bitrate?
Yes. The player automatically switches between quality levels based on your network speed to ensure smooth playback.
Is HLS supported on all browsers?
HLS is natively supported on Safari. For other browsers like Chrome and Firefox, we use HLS.js library to enable playback.
Can I download HLS streams?
Yes! Use our M3U8 Downloader tool to download HLS streams and convert them to MP4 format.
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