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    M3U8/HLS Player with Custom Controlsv2.0.0
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    Welcome to M3U8/HLS Player with Custom Controls

    Here's everything you need to get started with your streaming experience.

    Quick Start

    Up and running in under a minute.

    1

    Find an M3U8 or MPD Stream URL

    HLS (.m3u8) and DASH (.mpd) URLs are found in live streams, IPTV services, and video platforms.

    https://test-streams.mux.dev/x36xhzz/x36xhzz.m3u8
    2

    Paste or Click

    Enter the URL in the address bar or click a stream link — it opens in the player.

    3

    Use Keyboard Shortcuts

    Press ? to see all shortcuts. Space for play/pause, F for fullscreen.

    Address Bar

    Paste any .m3u8 or .mpd URL in your address bar, or click a stream link.

    Keyboard Controls

    Space = Play/Pause, F = Fullscreen, ? = All shortcuts

    Detect Streams on Pages

    Opt in from the popup or Settings. Start the video on the site, then pick it from On this page in the popup. It plays with the same headers the page used.

    Settings

    Right-click the icon → Options to set defaults, subtitle style, live buffering, site headers and history.

    Press ? in the player to toggle shortcuts overlay.

    Play / PauseSpace / k
    Seek -10s←
    Seek +10s→
    Volume up↑
    Volume down↓
    Fullscreenf
    Mutem
    PIP modep
    Speed -0.1<
    Speed +0.1>
    Speed -0.5-
    Speed +0.5+
    Seek -5sj
    Seek +5sl
    Exit PIPP
    Prev frame,
    Next frame.
    Seek %0-9
    StartHome
    EndEnd
    Shortcuts?
    CloseEsc

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    M3U8/HLS Player – Play Any Stream Instantly

    Free, open-source browser extension for Chrome, Edge, Firefox & Brave. No signup required.

    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

    Use Cases

    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.