HTTP Live Streaming (HLS)
HLS or HTTP Live Streaming is an HTTP-based adaptive bitrate video streaming protocol that contains a set of tools and procedures for streaming video and audio over the internet. HLS protocol was introduced by Apple in 2009.
In this tutorial, we talk about what HLS streaming protocol is, how to package HLS using FFmpeg, look at the differences between HLS and MPEG-DASH and wrap up with providing m3u8 players to test HLS streams. Hope you like this tutorial!
- What is HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) and How Does It Work?
- HLS Packaging using FFmpeg – Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial
- HLS vs. MPEG-DASH – HTTP Video Streaming Protocols Compared
- 8 Free Online m3u8 Players To Test HLS m3u8 Streams
- Free HLS m3u8 URLs for Testing HLS Players [Updated]
