M3U8 Toolbox

A free set of browser-only tools for m3u8 (HLS): play, convert to MP4, and learn how to download — no install, no upload.

The M3U8 online player with a stream URL pasted in and the video playing

Sample footage shown: Big Buck Bunny © 2008 Blender Foundation (CC BY 3.0)

Open the player →

What you can do here

Online Player

Paste an m3u8 URL and play HLS right in your browser. No VLC, no install.

Paste a URL and play →The converter with TS files selected, ready to produce an MP4

Convert to MP4

Convert TS files you already have to MP4 in-browser. No upload — private by design.

Open the converter →The download guide showing the ffmpeg install commands

How to Download M3U8

The right way to save m3u8 streams with ffmpeg — commands explained.

Read the guide →

FAQ

What is an m3u8 file?
It is the playlist file used by HLS (HTTP Live Streaming). It is not the video itself — it is a text file listing the URLs and order of the video segments (.ts).
Do I need an app to play or convert m3u8?
No. Every tool on this site runs in your browser: play with the online player, convert TS files to MP4 with the converter, and save stream URLs with the ffmpeg commands in the download guide.
Are my videos uploaded to a server?
No. Both playback and conversion run entirely in your browser. Your video data never reaches our server.