Streaming platforms often use M3U8 playlists to deliver video content in small segments. Saving these videos directly from a browser is usually difficult — unless you use the M3U8 Downloader.

This free online tool lets you download M3U8 video streams, track the status of every segment, retry failed parts, and finally merge all segments into a single video file — all in your browser.

Whether you’re backing up content, analyzing video streams, or saving authorized media, this tool provides a smooth, intuitive workflow.

What Is an M3U8 Playlist?

M3U8 is a file format used by HLS (HTTP Live Streaming).

An M3U8 playlist:

Does not contain the video itself
Contains URLs to hundreds or thousands of small .ts segments
Plays video by streaming these segments in order

The M3U8 Downloader processes all segments, downloads them, and merges them into one video.

How to Use the M3U8 Downloader

1. Enter the M3U8 URL

Go to the M3U8 Downloader page and paste your playlist link, usually ending with: `.m3u8`

Press Enter or click Start Download to begin.

2. Video Segments Are Parsed Automatically

The tool will:

Fetch the M3U8 playlist
Extract and normalize every segment URL
Display the total number of segments in a dashboard

If the M3U8 requires a proxy, the tool automatically uses a server-side proxy.

3. Monitor Download Progress

You will see:

Total segments
Completed segments
Currently downloading
Failure count
Overall progress (%)

Each segment is visualized as a small colored block:

Gray – pending
Yellow – downloading
Green – completed
Red – failed (click to retry)

This gives you a clear, real-time view of the download process.

4. Retry Failed Segments

Files can fail due to:

Network issues
Server throttling
Temporary connection drops

Simply click any red block to retry downloading just that segment.

You only need all segments downloaded once to proceed to merging.

5. Automatic Merging

Once all segments are successfully downloaded:

The tool merges every .ts segment in order
Combines them into a single .ts video file
Automatically triggers a download to your device

You will see a “Download Complete!” notification when finished.

Important Notes

The M3U8 Downloader is powerful but comes with some limitations:

Large videos may require several minutes
Your browser must remain open during the process
Encrypted M3U8 streams (using EXT-X-KEY) may not be downloadable
Ensure you have enough disk space
Use responsibly — only download content you are legally authorized to access

Why Use This Tool?

Works fully online — no installation
Downloads via browser or server proxy
Visual segment status makes debugging easy
Handles thousands of segments efficiently
One-click merging into a single video
Completely free

Perfect for developers, researchers, or users who need to save legitimate streaming content.

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