m3u8.space is an independent technical reference site about HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) and the m3u8 playlist format. It is written for web developers, streaming engineers and students who need a quick, reliable answer about how HLS playlists work, how to test a stream, or what a particular playlist tag means.
We do not host, index, link to, aggregate or distribute any video content, live channels, playlists of third-party streams or IPTV sources. The player tool accepts a URL supplied by the visitor and plays it locally in the browser; nothing is stored on our servers. We have no affiliation with any streaming service, broadcaster or platform.
HLS specifications evolve. Our articles are reviewed periodically, but you should always consult the current IETF RFC 8216 and Apple's HLS authoring specification for production decisions. If you find an error, please use the contact page.
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