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Player Features
Faster CDN + High Quality
Videos and streams are relayed to the fastest CDN near you
HTML5 Embed Player
Live streaming embeddable into your website or blog
Anonymity
Play anonymously with no tracking or data collection
Live Streaming
Play live streams, record or share your live streams
Multiple Formats
Play multiple formats like m3u8 and mp4
Free from bitrate caps and limited time of playback
Frequently asked questions
- General
- Live Streaming CDN
- Troubleshooting
- What is an HLS/m3u8 player?An HLS/M3U8 player is a type of player specifically designed to support HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) and M3U8 playlist files. HLS/m3u8 players are essential for delivering high-quality, adaptive video streams across different devices, ensuring a seamless viewing experience across all devices.
- What is the M3U8 link?An M3U8 link is a URL or file path that points to a playlist file used in HTTP Live Streaming (HLS). This file format, which ends in ".m3u8", contains a list of media files, or segments, that are part of a multimedia presentation. It is particularly used for delivering streaming video content over the internet and is widely supported across various devices and platforms.
- How to test an m3u8 link?Testing an M3U8 link to ensure smooth streaming quality is straightforward with an HLS/m3u8 player. Follow these steps to test your HLS streams effectively:
1. Go to https://openvideo.me to access the player
2. Enter the m3u8 link you wish to test into the designated field and click “Play” to initiate the stream.
3. Player will load and and begin playing the stream.
4. You can now watch the playback to assess video quality and stability. Look for any issues such as buffering, interruptions, or quality degradation.
- How a Live Streaming CDN Works?A live streaming cdn is a concept of delivering your live and recorded videos to your global viewers, using a set of video streaming servers located in areas that are most closest to your viewers. This concept is similar to that of an ordinary file CDN for faster downloading but the main difference is that video streaming cdns are essentially optimized to deliver HLS, DASH, TS and MP4 content.
- Can I stream for Free with no Ads and branding at all?Yes, you can stream for free with our Ad-free Live player with no ads or branding. However, you will not be able to watch your stream for commercial purposes.
- What Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) have you partnered with to deliver contents to your viewers?We use Akamai, Stackpath, Cloudflare and CDN77 to deliver the content to you.
- Why is my video not playing?Ensure the video URL is correct and the video format is supported (MP4 or M3U8).
- Why is there no sound?Check your computer's sound settings and ensure the video player is not muted.
- Why is the video buffering?This could be due to a slow internet connection. Try lowering the video quality or checking your network connection.
- Why is the video quality poor?Ensure you have a stable internet connection and the video source is of high quality.
- How do I enable subtitles?If the video has subtitles, you can enable them through the video player's settings.