Raudo
Product · M3U Player
M3U Player for Windows
Paste your M3U playlist URL or open an .m3u/.m3u8 file and start watching. With EPG guide, favorites, catch-up and live speed control.
Open your M3U in two steps
Paste the M3U URL
Copy the M3U/M3U8 link from your provider and paste it into Raudo. It loads in seconds.
Or open an .m3u file
Got the playlist saved on your PC? Open the .m3u or .m3u8 file straight from disk.
Play and organize
Pick a channel, mark it as a favorite and sort everything into your own folders.
What is an M3U or M3U8 file?
An M3U is a plain-text file that works like an index: it holds no video, just a list of links to the channels or videos your provider makes available to you. It can come as a URL (a link that keeps the list up to date) or as an .m3u file saved on your PC.
M3U8 is the same idea but encoded in UTF-8, so it handles accents and special characters without breaking. It's the most common format today, and Raudo opens both with nothing extra to set up.
- M3U/M3U8 URL: refreshes itself when your provider updates the list.
- Local .m3u/.m3u8 file: a fixed copy saved on your disk.
- Either way, you bring the list; Raudo just plays it.
More than opening the file
An M3U player built for the whole IPTV workflow, not just hitting play.
EPG guide
If your list includes EPG, you'll get the programming grid with reminders.
Favorites and folders
Save your channels and organize them into your own folders to find them fast.
Catch-up and timeshift
Rewind what already aired, when your provider supports it.
Live speed control
Push up to 4× to burn buffer and land right at the live edge.
Recording and PiP
Record a channel to a file and keep watching in a mini-player.
Parental control
Lock categories with a PIN so only what you want shows up.
Comparison
Raudo vs VLC for M3U playlists
VLC is great for opening a single M3U file and playing it. Raudo is built for the whole IPTV workflow.
| Raudo | VLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Opens M3U URLs and .m3u/.m3u8 files | ||
| EPG grid guide with reminders | ||
| Channel favorites and folders | ||
| Live catch-up / timeshift | ||
| Reach the live edge (speed up to 4×) | ||
| Record live TV to a file | ||
| Picture-in-Picture mini-player | ||
| Native for Windows 10 and 11 |
Trouble loading your list
My M3U list won't load
Check the URL is complete (it should start with http) and that you copied the whole thing with no stray spaces. If your provider limits simultaneous connections, close other apps using the same list and try again.
Should I use .m3u or .m3u8? What's the difference?
It doesn't matter — Raudo opens both. The .m3u8 uses UTF-8 encoding, so names with accents or special characters display correctly. If an .m3u shows garbled text, ask your provider for the .m3u8 version.
Channel names show strange symbols
That's a file encoding issue. Use the M3U8 (UTF-8) version of your list whenever you can; it's the most reliable way to get accents and symbols to display correctly.
One channel plays but others don't
That's usually the list or the provider, not the player: some links expire or need a different connection. Try reloading the list to pull the updated links.
Does Raudo include a playlist?
No. Raudo is only the player; you bring your own M3U playlist or Xtream Codes details. We don't offer or include any channels.
Download
Open your M3U playlist in Raudo.
Download for WindowsFree · 64-bit · Windows 10 & 11 · updates itself