About M3U8Go
We are a team of developers passionate about streaming technology.
M3U8Go was built because we believe great tools should let you focus on what matters — not the tool itself.
Privacy First
All processing happens inside your browser. Your stream URL is never sent to our servers, and we do not log your activity.
No Install, Instant Use
No downloads, no accounts. Open your browser and start using it immediately. We make complex HLS technology accessible to everyone.
Cross-Device Support
Whether you're on PC, mobile, or tablet, M3U8Go works smoothly. Responsive design ensures a consistent experience across all devices.
What Can You Do with M3U8Go?
Whether you're a developer, content creator, or just want to watch a stream, we have the right tool for you.
Paste your stream URL and play instantly without any player software. Supports adaptive quality and speed control.
Convert CORS-enabled public streams directly to MP4 in the browser — no server involved.
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✍️ Why Did We Build This?
M3U8Go started as an internal development tool.
When working on streaming projects, we constantly needed to quickly test whether an M3U8 URL was working, check
for CORS issues, or verify playback across different devices.
We realized this was a common need — not just for us.
So we cleaned it up and made it available to everyone.
Our goal is simple: Fast, clean, and focused on your
workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is M3U8Go completely free? ＋
Yes, both the player and downloader are completely free. We rely on advertising to keep the platform running — no fees, no account required.
How do you protect user privacy? ＋
M3U8Go uses a 100% client-side architecture. All processing (playback parsing, segment downloading, MP4 merging) happens locally in your browser. Our servers only serve static web pages — we never receive or log your stream URLs or viewing activity.
What open-source technologies does M3U8Go use? ＋
The player core is built on ArtPlayer (MIT) and hls.js (Apache 2.0), supporting ABR streaming. The downloader uses mux.js (Apache 2.0) for TS→MP4 remuxing in the browser. Learn more about how HLS works in our HLS Protocol Guide.
How can I contact you? ＋
Feel free to send us a message via the Contact page, or follow our Facebook page for the latest updates.