What is an m3u8 file?

An M3U8 file is a playlist file, not a video or audio file itself. It functions like a playlist, providing instructions to media players about where to locate and play media segments. It's written in plain text using UTF-8 encoding (hence the "8" in M3U8) and used with HTTP Live Streaming (HLS).

What browser supports HLS?

Most modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge (Microsoft Edge) have built-in support for HLS.

How do I convert MP4 to HLS?

You can use online tools to convert the MP4 stream to HLS.

How to view the HLS stream?

o view an HLS stream online, you can use some of the popular m3u8 players like Gumlet Player. For offline HLS playback, you can use m3u8 viewers like VLC and Quicktime.

Does Chromecast support HLS?

Yes, Chromecast does support HLS playback.

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