Check IPTV playlists, test M3U and M3U8 streams, find XMLTV EPG sources for 60+ countries, convert M3U data to EPG, and learn how IPTV players work on Smart TVs and streaming devices.
Free online tools and practical guides for M3U, M3U8, Xtream Codes, EPG/XMLTV, IPTV players, Smart TVs and streaming technology.
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Use our online tools to check IPTV playlists, analyze M3U8 streams and work with XMLTV EPG data.
Check M3U playlists and Xtream Codes, inspect server responses and analyze available IPTV connection information.
Check IPTV Playlist →Test compatible M3U and M3U8 playlist URLs, check server responses and inspect playlist information.
Check M3U8 →Work with compatible M3U playlist metadata and generate XMLTV EPG data for supported use cases.
Convert M3U to EPG →Clean, organize and validate M3U and M3U8 playlists in your browser with local processing and preserved export.
Open M3U Lab →Validate XMLTV, match M3U channels, measure EPG coverage and inspect programme data directly in your browser.
Open EPG Lab →Find country-focused EPG and XMLTV resources for compatible IPTV players and TV guide applications.
The country names above are featured examples. Use the EPG directory to browse the complete collection rather than creating duplicate links to the same destination for every country.
IPTV uses internet-based streaming to deliver television channels to compatible applications and devices. A typical setup combines a playlist such as M3U or an Xtream Codes-style connection with an IPTV player.
When programme information is available, an EPG/XMLTV source adds schedules, titles and channel metadata. Understanding how these components work together can make playlist, EPG and player troubleshooting much easier.
Read the Complete IPTV Guide →Understand the common playlist and connection formats used by IPTV applications and media players.
An M3U playlist is a text-based playlist that can contain channel information and media stream URLs. Many IPTV players and media applications support M3U playlists.
Test an M3U Playlist →M3U8 is a UTF-8 encoded playlist format commonly associated with HLS streaming. It is widely used where playlist data needs UTF-8 character support.
Check an M3U8 Playlist →Xtream Codes-style connections commonly use a server URL together with a username and password. Compatible IPTV applications can use these credentials to load channel and related data.
Check IPTV Data →EPG data provides programme schedules and channel metadata that can turn a basic IPTV playlist into a more complete TV guide experience.
Browse country-focused EPG resources and XMLTV sources for compatible IPTV applications and TV guide systems.
Browse EPG Sources →If a compatible playlist does not provide suitable guide information, use the M3U to EPG Converter for supported playlist metadata and XMLTV output.
M3U to EPG Converter →Learn how to troubleshoot missing EPG data, incorrect XMLTV URLs and channel matching problems in popular IPTV players.
Fix IPTV EPG Problems →Explore player guides, EPG setup instructions, reviews and troubleshooting resources for popular IPTV applications.
Learn how IPTV players, playlists and EPG sources work across popular Smart TV platforms and streaming devices.
Practical resources covering IPTV playlists, EPG, XMLTV, players, Smart TVs and streaming technology.
Learn how to add an XMLTV EPG source, update the guide and troubleshoot missing programme information in TiviMate.
Read the TiviMate EPG Guide →Troubleshoot missing EPG information, incorrect XMLTV URLs and channel matching issues in popular IPTV players.
Read the EPG Troubleshooting Guide →Explore custom EPG options and learn how to improve TV guide coverage when a provider's EPG is incomplete.
Explore Custom EPG Sources →Understand the differences between XMLTV feeds and TV metadata APIs for IPTV and streaming applications.
Compare XMLTV & Metadata APIs →Explore TV guide metadata APIs and how structured programme data can be used in streaming applications.
Read the Metadata API Guide →Learn about IPTV applications, playlist configuration and Smart TV setup on LG devices.
Read the LG IPTV Guide →Recent IPTV, EPG, Smart TV and streaming guides published on the site.
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Read Article →Understand the difference between EPG feeds, XMLTV data and structured TV metadata used by streaming applications.
XMLTV is an XML-based format used by many TV guide systems to represent channels and programme schedules.
Learn About XMLTV →EPG sources provide programme information that IPTV players can use to display a channel guide.
Browse EPG Sources →Metadata APIs can provide structured programme and TV guide information for streaming applications and services.
Explore Metadata APIs →Practical information about VPN technology, network privacy and common streaming connectivity issues.
Learn how VPN encryption works, how network conditions can affect streaming, and what privacy considerations to understand when using internet-based media services.
Explore VPN Guides →Before changing network settings, check the playlist, stream response, EPG source and player configuration.
View Troubleshooting Guide →Answers to common questions about M3U, M3U8, Xtream Codes, EPG and XMLTV.
Check IPTV playlist data, analyze M3U8 streams, work with XMLTV EPG information and explore practical IPTV guides for players, Smart TVs and streaming devices.