How to Download HLS & M3U8 Videos

Three methods, one goal. Pick the approach that works best for your situation.

Method 01

Web Downloader

Fastest & zero install — works right in your browser

Recommended

Best for: Most video sites — YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, XVideos, and general HLS/M3U8 streams. Not available for Pornhub & XHamster (use the App instead).

1

Paste the video link into VidQuickly

2

Click "Download on Web"

3

Wait for processing to complete

4

Save the video to your device

No installation
Mobile & desktop
May fail on very large files
Method 02

VidQuickly Desktop App

Most reliable — handles encrypted streams & 4K quality

Required for PH/XH

Required for: Pornhub & XHamster — these sites use encrypted HLS streams that can only be handled by the desktop app. Also works with all other supported sites for maximum reliability.

1

Download & install the app

2

Paste video URL on VidQuickly.com

3

Click "Download via App"

4

App auto-launches & downloads

100% success rate
4K quality
Encrypted streams
Resume interrupted downloads
One-time install required
Method 03

Manual M3U8 Download

For power users — use your own tools

Advanced

Best for: Users who prefer their own download tools like VLC Media Player, FFmpeg, or Internet Download Manager.

1

Click "Copy M3U8 Link" on VidQuickly

2

Paste the URL into VLC, FFmpeg, or IDM

Full control
Use your own tools
Technical knowledge required

Quick Decision Guide

Not sure which method to use? Here's our recommendation.

YouTube, TikTok, Facebook

Direct Download

Built-in MP4 support — just paste & download

Pornhub, XHamster

VidQuickly App

Required for encrypted stream decryption

Other HLS / M3U8 Sites

Web Downloader

Zero-install, easiest approach

Advanced / Custom Workflow

Manual M3U8

Full control with your own tools

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