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Free M3U8 & HLS Test Streams
20+ verified working M3U8 test URLs for testing HLS players, streaming implementations, and CDN configurations. One-click copy to clipboard for instant testing.
Apple Basic Stream (TS)
Apple
Multi-bitrate TS stream with various quality levels
https://devstreaming-cdn.apple.com/videos/streaming/examples/img_bipbop_adv_example_ts/master.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
Apple fMP4 Stream
Apple
Fragmented MP4 format for modern browsers
https://devstreaming-cdn.apple.com/videos/streaming/examples/img_bipbop_adv_example_fmp4/master.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
Apple HEVC/H.265 Stream
Apple
HEVC encoding for efficient streaming
https://devstreaming-cdn.apple.com/videos/streaming/examples/bipbop_adv_example_hevc/master.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
Akamai Test Stream 1
Akamai
Live test channel from Akamai CDN
https://cph-p2p-msl.akamaized.net/hls/live/2000341/test/master.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
Akamai Test Stream 2
Akamai
Alternative Akamai live stream
https://moctobpltc-i.akamaihd.net/hls/live/571329/eight/playlist.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
Dolby AtVOD Test
Dolby
Dolby Atmos multichannel audio demo
https://dolbyreference.blob.core.windows.net/public/AtmosDemoClips/dolby-atmos-and-vision-multichannel-audio.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
Dolby Multilanguage Stream
Dolby
Multiple audio tracks and languages
https://dolbyreference.blob.core.windows.net/public/AtmosDemoClips/dolby-vision-and-atmos-multichannel-audio-multilanguage.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
Azure 4K HLSv4 Stream
Azure Media Services
4K promotional content from Azure
https://amssamples.streaming.mediaservices.windows.net/3b970ae0-39d5-44bd-b3a3-3136143d6435/AzureMediaServicesPromo.ism/manifest(format=m3u8-aapl-v4)Last verified: 2026-01-30
Azure Tears of Steel
Azure Media Services
Blender Foundation open movie
https://amssamples.streaming.mediaservices.windows.net/11196e3d-2f40-4835-9a4d-fc52751b0323/TearsOfSteel.ism/manifest(format=m3u8-aapl)Last verified: 2026-01-30
Azure Multiple Choice Test
Azure Media Services
Azure promotional stream with multiple bitrates
https://amssamples.streaming.mediaservices.windows.net/3b970ae0-39d5-44bd-b3a3-3136143d6435/AzurePromo.ism/manifest(format=m3u8-aapl)Last verified: 2026-01-30
Tears of Steel (TS)
Unified Streaming
Classic Blender open movie in TS format
https://demo.unified-streaming.com/k8s/features/stable/video/tears-of-steel/tears-of-steel.ism/.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
Tears of Steel (fMP4)
Unified Streaming
Same content in fragmented MP4 format
https://demo.unified-streaming.com/k8s/features/stable/video/tears-of-steel/tears-of-steel.mp4/.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
Big Buck Bunny
Blender Foundation
Popular open-source test video
https://test-streams.mux.dev/x36xhzz/x36xhzz.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
Sintel
Blender Foundation
Beautiful open-source animated short
https://bitdash-a.akamaihd.net/content/sintel/hls/playlist.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
Elephants Dream
Blender Foundation
First Blender open movie project
https://bitdash-a.akamaihd.net/content/MI201109210084_1/m3u8s/f08e80da-bf1d-4e3d-8899-f0f6155f6efa.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
JW Player BBB Demo
JW Player
JW Player demo stream
https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/pZxWPRg4.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
Bitmovin Art of Motion
Bitmovin
High-quality demo content
https://bitmovin-a.akamaihd.net/content/MI201109210084_1/m3u8s/f08e80da-bf1d-4e3d-8899-f0f6155f6efa.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
Cloudflare Stream Test
Cloudflare
Cloudflare CDN test stream
https://customer-f33zs165nr7gyfy4.cloudflarestream.com/2ba59c34f2e3a5aa8c9523e7e59a02cd/manifest/video.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
Vimeo HLS Test
Vimeo
Vimeo public test stream
https://player.vimeo.com/external/352879359.m3u8?s=c2e0eda7f6c75fa6a6e3fae0cb013b22f3c8799eLast verified: 2026-01-30
Radiant MediaPlayer Test
Radiant Media Player
Radiant Media Player demo
https://rmp-streaming.s3.amazonaws.com/media-files/big-buck-bunny.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
Akamai Advanced Test Stream
Akamai
Fixed bitrate test stream
https://playertest.longtailvideo.com/adaptive/bipbop/gear4/prog_index.m3u8Last verified: 2026-01-30
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Option 1: Test on Our Player
- 1Click the "Copy URL" button on any stream above
- 2Visit our online M3U8 player
- 3Paste the URL into the player input field
- 4Click play and start streaming
Option 2: Use in Your Own Tools
- VLC Media Player: Open Network Stream → Paste URL
- FFmpeg:
ffplay URL - Web Browsers: Use with video.js, hls.js, or other HTML5 players
- Mobile Apps: Test in iOS Safari or Android Chrome
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an M3U8 test URL?
An M3U8 test URL is a publicly available HLS streaming link used by developers to test video players, streaming implementations, and CDN configurations. These URLs point to sample video content served via HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) protocol.
Where can I find free M3U8 test streams?
Free M3U8 test streams are available from major providers like Apple, Akamai, Azure Media Services, and open-source projects like Big Buck Bunny and Tears of Steel. This page provides 20+ verified working test URLs.
How do I test M3U8 links?
Copy any M3U8 URL from this page and paste it into an HLS-compatible video player like our online player, VLC, FFmpeg, or browser-based players. The stream should start playing if your player supports HLS.
Why do some M3U8 URLs stop working?
M3U8 test URLs may stop working due to server maintenance, expired content, CDN changes, or provider policy updates. We regularly verify and update the status of all URLs on this page to ensure accuracy.
Are these test streams legal to use?
Yes, all streams listed here are publicly available test content provided by official sources, open-source projects, or public demo services specifically intended for developer testing purposes.
Can I use these URLs in my own projects?
These URLs are intended for testing and development purposes only. For production use, you should host your own content or use a licensed streaming service. Check each provider's terms of service for specific usage guidelines.