The MP4 format is currently a relatively common format, and the general player supports playback, and the compatibility is very friendly.
However, you may come across m3u8 files when playing online on the website. This file format cannot be downloaded and played directly. If you want to play this kind of video on your computer, you need to convert the m3u8 file to mp4 format.
Introduce a website that supports online conversion:
Convert website online
https://www.onlinedo.cn/m3u8-download
convert
Use the Chrome browser to open the above URL and enter the m3u8 link.
Decryption and transcoding download
Click on the right to convert to MP4 and download it. If the video is encrypted, it will prompt to decrypt, and the converted MP4 video will be downloaded automatically after the decryption is completed.
play
The downloaded MP4 video can be played by opening it with VLC player.
Play m3u8 files directly locally
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