Online M3U / M3U8 Playlist Player & Inspector (IPTV & Radio)
Inspect & Test IPTV and Audio M3U Streams. Parse .m3u and .m3u8 playlists, organize channels by category, inspect stream URLs, and test playback with an embedded player.
What is M3U Player and what does it do?
The M3U & IPTV Playlist Inspector is a multimedia stream tool for inspecting, organizing, and testing .m3u and .m3u8 broadcast playlists.
Parse channel groups, review tvg-logo artwork, search radio and video streams, and test playback using an embedded HTML5 player.
- Parse #EXTINF attributes: track title, group-title, tvg-logo, and duration.
- Group channels by category (News, Music, Podcasts, Sports).
- Live playback test for audio and video media streams.
- Export curated channel lists as clean standard .m3u playlists.
How does M3U Player work?
Scans M3U directives line by line, binds stream endpoints to an HTML5 media pipeline, and provides searchable category indexing.
100% private: all processing happens locally in your browser using client-side WebAssembly, WebCrypto, WebAudio, and HTML5 Canvas. Your files are never uploaded to any server.
Who needs M3U Player?
Broadcasters & Streamers
Inspect stream links and verify IPTV playlist syntax before deployment.
Internet Radio Fans
Organize custom web radio stations and export clean .m3u files for music players.
Supported file formats
M3U & IPTV Playlist Inspector opens and processes the following file extensions directly in your browser:
.m3u.m3u8.plsHow to use M3U Player — step by step
- 1
Upload Playlist
Drop your .m3u, .m3u8, or .pls playlist file.
- 2
Filter by Group
Browse channels organized by genre or category.
- 3
Play & Test Stream
Click any channel or track to test live media playback.
Frequently asked questions
Does it parse EXTINF metadata?
Yes, it parses track title, artist, duration, group-title, and tvg-logo tags.
Can I export modified playlists?
Yes, export your filtered channel list as a clean standard .m3u file.
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