How to Download .m3u .m3u8 Streaming Videos? Free .m3u .m3u8 Download Tutorial

.m3u8 files are special video streaming format files that cannot be downloaded directly through the browser. However, you can download .m3u8 streaming videos using the well-known free VLC media player.

First, go to the VLC official website to download VLC media player, and install VLC on your computer!

Step 1: Open VLC, click "File", then select "Open Network":

Step 1 - Open VLC

Step 2: In the "URL" field, paste the .m3u8 streaming URL from CatchV; and check "Stream/Save":

Step 2 - Paste m3u8 URL

Step 3: Click "Settings":

Step 3 - Click Settings

Step 4: Choose where to save the downloaded video on your computer; select the video format you want to download (e.g., MP4); then click "OK":

Step 4 - Select video format

Step 5: Wait patiently for the download progress bar to complete, and your video is downloaded! ✌️

Step 5 - Finish

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