Download M3U8/HLS Streams Instantly

M3U8 is a playlist format for HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), a popular streaming protocol defined in RFC 8216. It contains a list of video segments that FlowPick can merge into a single MP4 file — no FFmpeg needed.

The extension automatically detects M3U8/HLS streams on webpages, saving you from manually finding and copying stream URLs. It also provides batch download, smart filtering, and in-browser fragment merging.

Yes! FlowPick is completely free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or premium tiers. All features — smart sniffing, local merging, batch download, and smart filtering — are available to everyone.

Absolutely. All processing happens locally in your browser. We don't collect, store, or transmit any personal data or browsing history. Zero data collection, zero tracking, zero server uploads.

FlowPick currently supports Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Firefox support is coming soon.

No. FlowPick merges streaming fragments entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. No external software, plugins, or command-line tools are required.

Yes. FlowPick supports batch downloads with parallel connections. You can add multiple streams to the queue, pause, resume, or cancel them at any time.

Try downloading in a different quality level. Some streams may have corrupted segments. You can also try using VLC's "Always Fix" option to repair the file.

Some websites use DRM protection via Encrypted Media Extensions (EME), encrypted streams, or custom protocols that are not publicly accessible. FlowPick works best with standard HLS/DASH streams and direct video files.

Yes. FlowPick's smart filtering lets you filter segments by size, type, or duration. Short ad segments are automatically identified and can be excluded from the download.

FlowPick is designed for personal use with publicly accessible content. Please respect copyright laws and terms of service of the websites you visit.

Download speed depends on your current internet connection, the source server or CDN, network congestion, segment count, and any connection limits imposed by the source. FlowPick does not impose a fixed speed limit.

If automatic download is available, the completed file is saved to your browser's default Downloads folder. If the page displays a Save to disk button, click it and choose a destination in the system save dialog. Browser-private OPFS files are temporary and are cleaned up after a successful save.

Start playing the video for a few seconds before opening FlowPick. If the page uses an MPD manifest instead, use the MPD/DASH downloader. DRM-protected streams are not supported.

The extension detects M3U8 requests automatically inside the page. The online M3U8 downloader is useful when you already have a public playlist URL, but it can be affected by CORS rules.

The playlist may block cross-origin requests, require a session or referer, use DRM, or contain relative segment URLs that cannot be fetched from another site. Try the browser extension on the original video page; DRM-protected streams are not supported.