M3u8 Video Downloader
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M3u8 Video Downloader

M3u8 Downloader turns tricky HLS playlists into simple MP4 files. Paste a manifest URL or let the extension auto...

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Last Updated

April 30, 2026

About

M3u8 Downloader turns tricky HLS playlists into simple MP4 files. Paste a manifest URL or let the extension auto-detect streams on the page, pick the quality you want, and it will download every segment, forward the right headers, and merge the video in the background without command-line tools. It supports master playlists, CMAF/fMP4 segments, and multi-bitrate variants, retries failed chunks automatically, and runs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, or Opera while keeping your browser responsive. The result is a source-quality MP4 you can archive, edit, or review offline.

Key Features

Detects HLS (m3u8) streams on any page or accepts direct playlist URLs
Parses master playlists to list every quality variant with bitrate and codec info
Forwards cookies, headers, and tokens automatically for authenticated streams
Downloads TS
CMAF, and fMP4 segments with auto-retries for stability
Merges segments into MP4 in the background without re-encoding
Queue manager processes multiple playlists sequentially with cancel support
Supports Chrome
Edge
Firefox
Brave, and Opera across desktop platforms
Stores licence data locally with no analytics or remote tracking

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Compatibility

Supported Platforms

Web BrowserWindowsmacOSLinuxChromeFirefoxEdgeBraveOperaWhaleYandex

Supported Regions

Worldwide

Related Searches

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Permissions

Downloads

Writes the final MP4 file to your downloads folder and keeps the queue status accurate for each playlist.

Storage

Stores licence activation, preferred quality, and retry settings locally so the downloader stays configured between sessions.

ActiveTab

Detects when an HLS stream is available on the current tab and captures the playlist URL automatically.

Tabs

Allows queued conversions to continue while you switch tabs and restores the progress view when you return.

Scripting

Injects lightweight scripts to locate manifest URLs, parse variants, and gather necessary headers.

Notifications

Sends completion or error alerts so you know when conversions finish without monitoring the popup.

ContextMenus

Adds a “Detect M3U8 Stream” right-click option for quickly capturing manifests from any page.

Offscreen

Merges HLS segments into MP4 files in the background, preventing the browser UI from freezing during long downloads.

Host Permissions

Grants access to sites serving HLS content so the extension can fetch segments and associated playlists directly from those hosts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download an m3u8 stream with this extension?

Paste the playlist URL into the popup or enable auto-detect on the page, select the quality variant you want, and start the conversion. The MP4 will save when segment merging completes.

Does it work with authenticated streams?

Yes. The downloader forwards cookies, referrers, and custom headers from your browser session so authorised streams play without manual configuration.

Can I queue multiple playlists?

You can add several manifests to the queue and the extension will process them sequentially, keeping your browser responsive while conversions run.

Which browsers are supported?

Builds ship for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Opera on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Safari is not supported.

Will it download DRM-protected or encrypted streams?

No. The tool works with unencrypted HLS playlists only. DRM-protected streams remain inaccessible.

Do subtitles or alternate audio tracks download?

The downloader captures the selected video/audio rendition. Subtitles or alternate audio tracks are not extracted; download them separately if required.

Is my data private?

All detection, downloading, and merging happen locally. Only licence verification touches external servers, and no analytics are collected.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5

I pasted the manifest, chose 1080p, and the tool handled the whole merge. No more command-line scripts for every stream.

Andre Rivas

2025-02-22

4.9 out of 5

Our training portal needs cookies and headers. The downloader forwarded them automatically and delivered perfect MP4s.

Miya O’Donnell

2025-03-02

4.8 out of 5

I saved three-hour town halls back-to-back. Retries kept the downloads alive and quality is identical to the source.

Mateo Alvarez

2025-01-31

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