HLS Converter
Convert HLS files online for free
Drop or upload your .HLS file
How to convert your HLS file
- Click Select File above, and choose your HLS file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert HLS to another file type
The converter easily converts your HLS file to various formats—free and online. No VLC or extra software needed.
- HLS to MP4
- HLS to MP3
- HLS to WAV
- HLS to FLAC
- HLS to DASH
- HLS to ALAC
- HLS to M4A
- HLS to AVI
- HLS to MOV
- HLS to WMV
- HLS to FLV
- HLS to WEBM
Convert a file to HLS
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the HLS file type—in the best quality.
- MTS to HLS
- MOV to HLS
- RMVB to HLS
- DIVX to HLS
- RM to HLS
- H264 to HLS
- TS to HLS
- WMV to HLS
- VOB to HLS
- MP4 to HLS
- XVID to HLS
- AVI to HLS
About HLS files
HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) is a popular media streaming protocol developed by Apple Inc. It is widely used for delivering video content over the internet due to its adaptability in adjusting to varying network conditions. HLS files typically come in .m3u8 and .ts formats, where the former is a playlist file and the latter contains video data.
While HLS is excellent for streaming, it poses challenges for offline usage or editing due to its fragmented nature. Converting HLS files into more conventional formats like .mp4, .avi, .mov, or .mkv can be complex. This complexity arises from the need to download and merge multiple .ts files from a playlist.
For conversion, software like VLC Media Player and FFmpeg are robust options. VLC can play and convert various formats, while FFmpeg offers command-line versatility for more advanced users. More information on HLS can be found on Wikipedia.
Important considerations include ensuring that all fragmented files are downloaded and correctly sequenced. Common challenges include handling discontinuity tags in playlists and managing audio-video sync issues post-conversion.
Despite HLS's benefits for streaming, its limitations in offline scenarios highlight the need for reliable conversion solutions. This is where Convert.Guru shines. By simply dragging and dropping your HLS files, you can effortlessly convert them to formats like .mp4, .avi, .mov, or .mkv. This convenient service ensures your media is ready for any application, whether offline viewing or editing, making it an essential tool for managing your media library efficiently.
The HLS Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best HLS converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.