{"id":275,"date":"2023-12-14T05:49:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T05:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anym3u8player.com\/faq\/?p=275"},"modified":"2024-05-18T08:05:22","modified_gmt":"2024-05-18T08:05:22","slug":"free-hls-m3u8-resources-for-stream-player-testing-latest-2024-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anym3u8player.com\/faq\/free-hls-m3u8-resources-for-stream-player-testing-latest-2024-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Free HLS m3u8 Resources for Stream Player Testing &#8211; Latest 2024 Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this resource, we present a curated selection of HLS m3u8 URLs perfect for testing various HLS Video Players. This collection includes links from prominent sources like Akamai, Dolby, Azure, and Unified Streaming, featuring popular media like Big Buck Bunny, Sintel, and Tears of Steel.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/anym3u8player.com\/faq\/free-hls-m3u8-resources-for-stream-player-testing-latest-2024-collection\/#HLS_m3u8_Resources\" title=\"HLS m3u8 Resources\">HLS m3u8 Resources<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/anym3u8player.com\/faq\/free-hls-m3u8-resources-for-stream-player-testing-latest-2024-collection\/#Below_is_the_compiled_list_of_m3u8_URLs_for_your_testing_needs\" title=\"Below is the compiled list of m3u8 URLs for your testing needs:\">Below is the compiled list of m3u8 URLs for your testing needs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/anym3u8player.com\/faq\/free-hls-m3u8-resources-for-stream-player-testing-latest-2024-collection\/#Some_HTTP_M3U8_links_please_be_aware_that_you_are_testing_the_links_over_http\" title=\"Some HTTP M3U8 links (please be aware that you are testing the links over http):\">Some HTTP M3U8 links (please be aware that you are testing the links over http):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HLS_m3u8_Resources\"><\/span><strong>HLS m3u8 Resources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As developers in the HLS streaming domain, having access to a variety of test URLs for HLS m3u8 is invaluable. Whether you\u2019re coding an HLS-compatible player, packaging media in HLS format, or simply want to understand how HLS operates, these URLs serve as a practical resource. I&#8217;ve compiled these links to save you time and effort in your search.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Below_is_the_compiled_list_of_m3u8_URLs_for_your_testing_needs\"><\/span>Below is the compiled list of m3u8 URLs for your testing needs:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Our test link:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/anym3u8player.com\/m3u8file\/anym3u8player.com.m3u8\">https:\/\/anym3u8player.com\/m3u8file\/anym3u8player.com.m3u8<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tears of Steel m3u8<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.unified-streaming.com\/k8s\/features\/stable\/video\/tears-of-steel\/tears-of-steel.ism\/.m3u8\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/demo.unified-streaming.com\/k8s\/features\/stable\/video\/tears-of-steel\/tears-of-steel.ism\/.m3u8<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>fMP4 m3u8 (Apple Advanced Example)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/devstreaming-cdn.apple.com\/videos\/streaming\/examples\/img_bipbop_adv_example_fmp4\/master.m3u8\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/devstreaming-cdn.apple.com\/videos\/streaming\/examples\/img_bipbop_adv_example_fmp4\/master.m3u8<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>MP4 m3u8<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><code><a href=\"https:\/\/demo.unified-streaming.com\/k8s\/features\/stable\/video\/tears-of-steel\/tears-of-steel.mp4\/.m3u8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/demo.unified-streaming.com\/k8s\/features\/stable\/video\/tears-of-steel\/tears-of-steel.mp4\/.m3u8<\/a><\/code><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live M3U8 Akamai<\/strong><br \/>\n<code><a href=\"https:\/\/cph-p2p-msl.akamaized.net\/hls\/live\/2000341\/test\/master.m3u8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/cph-p2p-msl.akamaized.net\/hls\/live\/2000341\/test\/master.m3u8<\/a><\/code><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other links<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bitdash-a.akamaihd.net\/content\/sintel\/hls\/playlist.m3u8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/bitdash-a.akamaihd.net\/content\/sintel\/hls\/playlist.m3u8<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dannykeane\/video\/upload\/sp_full_hd\/q_80:qmax_90,ac_none\/v1\/dk-memoji-dark.m3u8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dannykeane\/video\/upload\/sp_full_hd\/q_80:qmax_90,ac_none\/v1\/dk-memoji-dark.m3u8<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test-streams.mux.dev\/x36xhzz\/x36xhzz.m3u8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/test-streams.mux.dev\/x36xhzz\/x36xhzz.m3u8<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/diceyk6a7voy4.cloudfront.net\/e78752a1-2e83-43fa-85ae-3d508be29366\/hls\/fitfest-sample-1_Ott_Hls_Ts_Avc_Aac_16x9_1280x720p_30Hz_6.0Mbps_qvbr.m3u8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/diceyk6a7voy4.cloudfront.net\/e78752a1-2e83-43fa-85ae-3d508be29366\/hls\/fitfest-sample-1_Ott_Hls_Ts_Avc_Aac_16x9_1280x720p_30Hz_6.0Mbps_qvbr.m3u8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can test these or other m3u8 links with our <a href=\"https:\/\/anym3u8player.com\/\">M3U8 player.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_HTTP_M3U8_links_please_be_aware_that_you_are_testing_the_links_over_http\"><\/span>Some HTTP M3U8 links (please be aware that you are testing the links over http):<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>HTTP M3U8 links don&#8217;t work over HTTPS due to browser security measures against mixed content. For testing or use, these links should ideally be served over the same protocol as the main website (HTTP) to ensure functionality and security.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sample.vodobox.net\/skate_phantom_flex_4k\/skate_phantom_flex_4k.m3u8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/sample.vodobox.net\/skate_phantom_flex_4k\/skate_phantom_flex_4k.m3u8<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/playertest.longtailvideo.com\/adaptive\/wowzaid3\/playlist.m3u8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/playertest.longtailvideo.com\/adaptive\/wowzaid3\/playlist.m3u8<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/manifests\/vM7nH0Kl.m3u8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/manifests\/vM7nH0Kl.m3u8<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/qthttp.apple.com.edgesuite.net\/1010qwoeiuryfg\/sl.m3u8\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/qthttp.apple.com.edgesuite.net\/1010qwoeiuryfg\/sl.m3u8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you want to test these http links directly in your browser you can download our <a href=\"https:\/\/chromewebstore.google.com\/detail\/hls-m3u8-player-live-play\/fidhgbcdlndocfmjdakjgkmjgiljjohi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chrome<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/microsoftedge.microsoft.com\/addons\/detail\/hls-m3u8-player-live-\/bmmmdhlnijgodpfbhpgjfkpjiigbpcbk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Edge Extension<\/a>. This extension works as well with the above https demo links.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this resource, we present a curated selection of HLS m3u8 URLs perfect for testing various HLS Video Players. This collection includes links from prominent sources like Akamai, Dolby, Azure, and Unified Streaming, featuring popular media like Big Buck Bunny, Sintel, and Tears of Steel. 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