M3U8 Downloader
Download M3U8/HLS streams with a cleaner workflow: inspect the playlist, preview the segment queue, tune concurrency, and understand why some streams need authorization, CORS access, or owner-side tooling.
Paste manifest text when browser fetch is blocked by CORS or the URL is private. The parser runs locally in this browser.
Advanced request notes
Waiting for a playlist URL or manifest text. The parser will summarize type, variants, segment queue, duration, encryption and access boundary.
Segment queue preview
See the planned tasks before pretending the browser can download every stream.
Access boundary first
CORS, signed URLs, encryption keys, and login cookies are explained before users waste time.
Route to the right tool
Send users to FFmpeg or MP4 conversion when a browser download is not the right path.
A download workflow should be planned before it runs
Inspect playlist
Identify master and media playlists.
Preview segments
Estimate queue length, retries, and output mode.
Check access
Confirm browser permissions and key access.
Choose output
Keep segments, single TS, or route to MP4.
| Stream condition | Best path | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Plain VOD playlist | Browser queue | Segments can be previewed and saved when access allows. |
| Master playlist | Select variant first | The downloader needs a media playlist, not just the variant index. |
| Signed URLs | Owner-side tooling | Links may expire during queue execution. |
| DRM or encrypted keys | Do not bypass | Permission and key policy must be respected. |
Downloader questions
Can this download every M3U8 stream?
No. Browser download depends on CORS, authorization, key access, and stream owner policy.
Why preview the queue first?
It helps users understand segment count, retries, and whether browser memory or access rules will block the workflow.
Page functions checked
Parse authorized HLS manifests, preview segment queue, and export analysis JSON.
- paste playlist URL
- fetch manifest
- load sample manifest
- build queue
- export analysis
Page detail functions are active
Parse authorized HLS manifests, preview segment queue, and export analysis JSON.
- copy-page
- copy-checklist
- open-related
- tool-input
- tool-output
- sample-or-plan
Ready: full route, page detail actions, related route and copy/share behavior are available.
Use this page
Core actions, related paths, and page context are available for this route.
- route identity
- header navigation
- footer navigation
- primary content
- copy page URL
- copy page brief
- native share
- related route
- playlist URL input
- manifest textarea
- fetch manifest
- build segment queue
- export analysis
- queue output
Ready: page URL, brief, share, and related routes are available.