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Quick Start Guide

1

Enter M3U8 URL

Paste your M3U8 stream URL into the input field on the main page. The URL should end with .m3u8 extension.

Example: https://example.com/stream/playlist.m3u8
2

Click Play

Press the play button (▶) or hit Enter to start streaming the video content. The player will automatically detect the best quality available.

3

Enjoy Streaming

Use the video controls to play, pause, adjust volume, seek through the content, and toggle fullscreen mode.

Advanced Features

Adaptive Bitrate Streaming

  • Automatically adjusts quality based on network speed
  • Seamless quality switching during playback
  • Optimizes for smooth viewing experience

Player Controls

  • Play/Pause with spacebar
  • Volume control with arrow keys
  • Fullscreen mode (F key or double-click)
  • Seek with left/right arrow keys

Troubleshooting

🚫 Video Won't Play

Common Causes:

  • Invalid or broken M3U8 URL
  • Server doesn't support CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing)
  • Network connectivity issues
  • Geo-blocked content

Solutions:

  • Verify the M3U8 URL is correct and accessible
  • Test the URL in a different browser or device
  • Check if the stream works in other M3U8 players
  • Contact the content provider about CORS settings

⏳ Slow Loading or Buffering

Common Causes:

  • Slow internet connection
  • High server load
  • Large segment sizes
  • Network congestion

Solutions:

  • Check your internet speed (recommended: 5+ Mbps for HD)
  • Close other bandwidth-intensive applications
  • Try switching from WiFi to mobile data or vice versa
  • Wait a few minutes and try again
  • Use a VPN if geo-blocking is suspected

🎵 Audio/Video Quality Issues

Common Issues:

  • Audio and video out of sync
  • Poor video quality
  • No audio or distorted sound
  • Pixelated or choppy video

Solutions:

  • Quality depends on the source stream's encoding
  • Refresh the page and reload the stream
  • Check if your device meets minimum requirements
  • Enable hardware acceleration in browser settings
  • Update your browser to the latest version

📱 Mobile Device Issues

Common Problems:

  • Video not playing on mobile
  • Small video size on phone
  • Audio continues when screen is locked

Mobile Tips:

  • Tap the fullscreen button for better viewing
  • Rotate device to landscape mode
  • Ensure sufficient battery and stable connection
  • Close other apps to free up memory

Supported Formats & Specifications

Video Formats

HLS (HTTP Live Streaming)

Primary format, best compatibility

M3U8 Playlists

Adaptive bitrate streaming

MP4 (H.264/H.265)

Direct video file playback

Audio Formats

AAC

High-quality audio codec

MP3

Universal compatibility

Opus/Vorbis

Modern web audio

Technical Specifications

Max Resolution:
4K (3840×2160)
Frame Rates:
24, 25, 30, 50, 60 FPS
Bitrate Range:
1 Mbps - 100 Mbps

Browser Compatibility

🌐

Chrome

Fully Supported

Version 80+

🦊

Firefox

Fully Supported

Version 75+

🧭

Safari

Native HLS

Version 13+

🔷

Edge

Fully Supported

Version 80+

⚠️ Compatibility Notes

  • • Internet Explorer is not supported
  • • Some older mobile browsers may have limited functionality
  • • Enable JavaScript for full functionality
  • • Hardware acceleration improves performance

Need More Help?

If you're still experiencing issues or have questions not covered here, we're here to help!

📧 Technical Support

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📚 Documentation

Comprehensive guides and API documentation

Quick Tips for Better Support

  • • Include the M3U8 URL you're trying to play (if not private)
  • • Mention your browser and operating system
  • • Describe the exact error message or behavior
  • • Check browser console for error messages (F12 → Console)