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Free M3U8 Player Online

Play and test HLS live streams or video playlists directly in your browser.

Online M3U8 and HLS stream player

Use this free online player to open a public M3U8 playlist without installing desktop software. The stream is requested directly by your browser and the URL is not uploaded to this site.

Adaptive quality

Switch between quality levels provided by the HLS master playlist.

Playback controls

Use speed, aspect ratio, screenshot, picture-in-picture, and fullscreen controls.

Live and on-demand

Test compatible HLS live streams and video-on-demand playlists.

How to play an M3U8 URL

  1. Copy the URLUse an HTTPS M3U8 link you own or have permission to access.
  2. Paste the linkEnter the direct playlist address in the field above.
  3. Start playbackCheck video, audio, quality levels, seeking, and fullscreen.

M3U8 player FAQ

What is an M3U8 file?

An M3U8 file is a UTF-8 HLS playlist that points to video segments and may contain multiple quality levels.

Why does a stream fail to play?

Common causes include CORS restrictions, an expired URL, mixed HTTP content, unsupported codecs, encryption, DRM, or referrer protection.

Does the player store my stream URL?

No. Playback happens in your browser. The source server still controls access and cross-origin permissions.