M3U8/HLS Player – Play Any Stream Instantly

How It Works

1. Install the extension from your browser's extension store.
2. Find an M3U8 or HLS stream URL from any source — IPTV providers, live events, or video platforms.
3. Paste the URL into the extension popup and click Play.
4. Enjoy full playback controls — keyboard shortcuts, PIP, frame navigation, quality switching.

Key Features

• YouTube-like keyboard shortcuts — Space to pause, arrow keys for seeking, J/K/L for 10s skip, number keys for position jumping.
• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) — Press P to pop the video out and watch while browsing other tabs.
• Frame-by-frame navigation — Press comma (,) and period (.) to step through frames when paused.
• Adaptive bitrate switching — Manually choose stream quality or let the player auto-select the best quality for your connection.
• Speed control — Playback speed from 0.25× to 16× using keyboard shortcuts.
• Volume control — Fine-grained volume adjustment with up/down arrow keys.
• Fullscreen — Press F to toggle fullscreen mode.
• Mute toggle — Press M to mute or unmute instantly.
• Completely free & open source — MIT licensed, no tracking, no data collection.

Use Cases

• IPTV Viewing — Watch IPTV channels directly in your browser with full keyboard control.
• Live Stream Monitoring — Monitor security cameras, live events, or any HLS live stream.
• Video Development & Testing — Test M3U8 playlists and HLS streams during development with frame-level precision.
• Sports Streaming — Watch live sports with adaptive bitrate for smooth playback on any connection.
• Education & Training — Step through instructional videos frame by frame for detailed study.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this extension free to use?

Yes, completely free and open source! There are no premium features, no subscriptions, and no hidden costs. You can even contribute to the codebase on GitHub.

Does the extension collect any user data?

No. We don't collect, store, or transmit any user data. The extension runs entirely in your browser and doesn't communicate with any external servers except to load the streams you provide.

What video formats are supported?

The extension supports M3U8 playlists and HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) protocol. This includes both VOD (Video on Demand) and live streams with adaptive bitrate switching.

Can I use this for IPTV?

Yes! The extension works great for IPTV streams. Just paste your M3U8 channel URL and enjoy watching with all the advanced controls and keyboard shortcuts.

Is Picture-in-Picture supported?

Yes! Press 'P' to enable Picture-in-Picture mode and watch your stream while browsing other tabs. Press 'Shift+P' to exit PIP mode.

Supported Browsers

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Brave, Opera, and Vivaldi. Works on any Chromium-based or Firefox-based browser.