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Free · In your browser · No uploads
Download and play HLS streams
Paste an .m3u8 link to save it as MP4, play it, or see exactly what's inside. Everything runs on your device, with nothing to install.
Download an HLS stream
- Output MP4 or TS, original quality
- Encryption AES-128 supported, DRM not
- Private Built on your device
- Runs in your browser
- Nothing uploaded
- No account
01All tools
Tools for HLS and M3U8
Each tool handles one job, and you can pass a stream from one to the next.
HLS DownloaderPaste an .m3u8 link, choose a quality, and save the stream as one MP4 file.M3U8 PlayerPaste an .m3u8 link and it plays right here, in any modern browser.M3U8 CheckerPaste an .m3u8 link to see what's inside: every rendition with its resolution, bitrate, and codecs, plus the duration, segments, encryption, and anything worth fixing.TS to MP4Turn .ts files into an MP4 that plays everywhere.
02How it works
From playlist to file in three steps
- 01
Paste the M3U8 link
Copy the playlist address from the video page or your browser's Network tab, paste it in, and click Load.
- 02
Pick quality and format
Choose a resolution if several are listed, then MP4 for compatibility or TS for the original format.
- 03
Download and save
Segments download in parallel and join into one file, which saves to your device.
03Why these tools
Straight from the stream to you
No account, no install
Works in any modern browser on desktop or phone. There's nothing to sign up for or download.
No DRM circumvention
Protected streams are refused. The tools work with open HLS and standard AES-128 only.
04FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is HLS?
HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) is the most common way video is streamed on the web. Instead of one file, the video is cut into short segments listed in an .m3u8 playlist, often in several qualities, so players can switch quality as your connection changes.
What is an M3U8 file?
A plain-text playlist. A master M3U8 lists the available qualities; a media M3U8 lists the segment files of one quality, with their durations and any encryption keys. It contains no video itself.
Do these tools upload my streams or files?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Streams load directly from their source, and local files never leave your device.
Why does a stream fail to load here?
The stream's server must allow other websites to read it (CORS). Many do, but streams locked to their own site, expired links, and DRM-protected streams can't be loaded. The error message says which applies.
Is it legal to download HLS streams?
Download only content you own, content licensed for download, or public-domain material. Many sites' terms forbid saving their streams, and you're responsible for following them and copyright law.