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HLS playlist to MP4

M3U8 to MP4 Converter

Convert M3U8 HLS playlist links into downloadable MP4 video files. Paste a public .m3u8 URL, process it with FFmpeg, preview the output, and download MP4 easily.

Paste M3U8 URL Create MP4 Download Video

Turn HLS streams into MP4

Useful for your own HLS exports, training videos, lectures, internal recordings, video backups, and offline review.

Free M3U8 to MP4 Converter Tool

Paste a public M3U8 playlist URL and convert it into a downloadable MP4 video file.

Server setup needed: M3U8 conversion requires PHP exec() and FFmpeg installed on the server.

Enter M3U8 URL

Only convert videos you own or have permission to download. Protected, expired, DRM, or private playlists will not convert.

MP4 Output

Ready to Convert

Paste an M3U8 playlist URL and click convert to generate an MP4 file.

Missing FFmpeg
Disabled PHP exec()
00:00 Duration
0 KB MP4 Size
This M3U8 to MP4 Converter uses FFmpeg on your server. No database, API, Composer, or cURL is required.

Why Use an M3U8 to MP4 Converter?

An M3U8 to MP4 Converter helps save HLS playlist videos into a single MP4 file that is easier to store, play, edit, and share.

Paste M3U8 URL

Enter a public .m3u8 playlist link and let the converter process its video segments.

FFmpeg Processing

The tool uses FFmpeg to read HLS streams and package them into an MP4 file.

Preview and Download

Preview the converted MP4 in the browser and download the final video file.

What Is M3U8 to MP4 Conversion?

M3U8 to MP4 conversion changes an HLS playlist into a single MP4 video file. M3U8 files usually point to many video segments, while MP4 stores the playable video in one common file.

This converter passes the playlist URL to FFmpeg, downloads readable stream segments, joins them, fixes the MP4 container when needed, and creates a downloadable video.

Feature Purpose Use Case
M3U8 URL Input Load HLS playlist Streaming video conversion
FFmpeg Engine Process stream segments Reliable MP4 output
MP4 Output Create one video file Offline playback
Video Preview Check converted result Quality review
Download MP4 Save final video Backup and editing

How It Works

Convert M3U8 to MP4 in three simple steps.

Paste M3U8 URL

Copy a public .m3u8 playlist URL and paste it into the converter box.

Run Conversion

FFmpeg reads the playlist, processes the stream segments, and creates an MP4 file.

Download MP4

Preview the converted video and download the final .mp4 file to your device.

M3U8 to MP4 Converter FAQs

Common questions about HLS playlists, MP4 conversion, FFmpeg, protected streams, and server requirements.

An M3U8 to MP4 Converter changes an HLS playlist link into one playable MP4 video file.
Yes. M3U8 conversion requires FFmpeg because the playlist usually contains many video segments that must be processed and packaged into MP4.
No. DRM-protected, expired, private, login-only, or blocked streams will not convert.
Not properly. Plain PHP cannot reliably download, join, and package HLS streams. This tool uses FFmpeg for real conversion.
No. Only convert videos you own or have permission to download. Do not use it for unauthorized copying or copyrighted streams.