Free web tool
M3U Player Online.
Open any M3U playlist and watch its channels in your browser. Paste the playlist URL or upload the file — channels load instantly with logos, groups, search and favorites.
Open a playlist to start watching
What's inside an M3U playlist?
An M3U playlist is just a text file. Every channel is two lines: an #EXTINF line carrying the channel name and optional attributes like tvg-logo and group-title, then the stream URL itself. This player reads all common attributes, understands #EXTGRP groups, and even flags channels that request VLC-only options a browser can't honor — so you always know what will play before you click.
#EXTM3U #EXTINF:-1 tvg-logo="https://…/logo.png" group-title="News",Example News HD https://example-cdn.com/live/news/master.m3u8
Questions, answered.
What is an M3U file?+
An M3U file is a plain-text playlist format. For IPTV, each entry has an #EXTINF line with the channel name, logo and group, followed by the stream URL. Both .m3u and .m3u8 file extensions use the same format — .m3u8 simply means the text is UTF-8 encoded.
How do I open an M3U file without downloading an app?+
Use this page: paste your playlist's URL into the player and press Load, or click Upload file and choose the .m3u file from your device. The channel list appears instantly and streams play right in your browser.
How is this different from opening M3U in VLC?+
VLC is a desktop app; this player runs in your browser, so it works on devices where you can't install software — Smart TVs, work computers, tablets. VLC can play some streams a browser can't (http-only streams, MKV files, streams requiring custom headers), so we show a clear diagnostic and suggest VLC when a stream needs it.
Can I edit or clean my M3U playlist here?+
You can search, filter by group, and star favorites. Full playlist editing tools (remove dead channels, merge playlists, export) are on our roadmap.