HLS Downloader - Check Stream Variants

Direct answer

AnyVidDL inspects media options returned for a public HLS source. It shows playlist links and available track metadata; it does not currently create a combined video file.

Understand an HLS result

HLS streams usually use M3U8 playlists to describe short media segments. Different variants can have different resolutions, and audio can be delivered separately.

A result marked HLS is a source playlist. It is not a saved MP4, even when the upstream container metadata says MP4. Audio marked unknown has not been verified by playback.

Choose an option

Paste one supported public source link. Compare the resolutions and audio notes. If a direct file is also available, that may be easier to open and save with your browser.

If only playlists or separate tracks are returned, an external compatible workflow is needed to produce a combined file. AnyVidDL does not currently run that workflow, extract subtitles, or provide an export queue.

Troubleshoot a missing result

Links may expire, require login, or be unavailable from the service’s network. A failed check is not evidence that every source on that platform is unsupported. Try the original public URL once, then use the source’s official download option if available.

Only use media you own or may save. Private, credential-gated and DRM-protected sources are outside the tool’s scope.

See M3U8 playlists, MP4 source files, and current capabilities.