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Direct copy of pre-encoded file:

$ ffmpeg -i filename.mp4 -codec: copy -start_number 0 -hls_time 10 -hls_list_size 0 -f hls filename.m3u8
@malikkurosaki
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good job

@erfg12
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erfg12 commented Jun 24, 2019

This is a very fast method, and it keeps the files around the size of the original.

@Animatr
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Animatr commented Mar 22, 2020

Thanks, that was very useful for me

@ToshY
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ToshY commented Apr 6, 2020

Thanks, its fast and indeed roughly same size (1.03/1.04 times the original size)

@fabiotnt
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fabiotnt commented Apr 9, 2020

Awesome recipe! Very fast! Thanks

@mindjek07
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Awesome thanks bro

@vikinsa
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vikinsa commented Sep 3, 2020

well done!

@PatrissolJuns
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It saved my day. Well done!

@IBST-yoonSangHyeon
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Thanks , So fast !

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llBiu commented Jun 5, 2021

$ ffmpeg -i filename.mp4 -codec: copy -start_number 0 -hls_time 10 -hls_list_size 0 -f hls filename.m3u8

is there how to use this setting to make a 720 and 480p playlist ?? how would she be? '' I'm new to coder I don't know much yet!

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$ ffmpeg -i filename.mp4 -codec: copy -start_number 0 -hls_time 10 -hls_list_size 0 -f hls filename.m3u8

is there how to use this setting to make a 720 and 480p playlist ?? how would she be? '' I'm new to coder I don't know much yet!

Any solution?

@lukebussey
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No, changing resolution would require re-encoding the file.

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M2G commented Sep 20, 2021

$ ffmpeg -i filename.mp4 -codec: copy -start_number 0 -hls_time 10 -hls_list_size 0 -f hls filename.m3u8
is there how to use this setting to make a 720 and 480p playlist ?? how would she be? '' I'm new to coder I don't know much yet!

Any solution?

like this ? ffmpeg -i input.mp4 -profile:v baseline -level 3.0 -s 640x360 -start_number 0 -hls_time 10 -hls_list_size 0 -f hls index.m3u8

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I was looking for a code to convert video files in a directory where it has multiple subfolder for each video file. I want to run a batch code so it can convert the video files and save them where the original file was there.

Example:

Main folder : Movies

---> Subfolder1 : movie1.mp4

---> subfolder2 : movie2.mp4

---> subfolder3 : movie3.mkv

And so on.

I want the output to be same as the my main structure but in . m3u8 format.

I have used a code where it can convert each movie manually but for some reason I can use the .m3u8 file or link only in that server i can't make it work all over the internet.

for i in .mp4; do ffmpeg -i "$i" -c copy -map 0 -hls_time 3 -hls_list_size 0 -f hls "${i%.}.hls"; done

Thanks

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SilipTv5 commented Mar 2, 2022

what is main benefit of to use m3u8 instead of mp4?

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MLutt commented May 16, 2022

what is main benefit of to use m3u8 instead of mp4?

In short: If you need to ask, there won't be any.

In long: m3u8 is a HLS Index and widely used for streaming. E.g. transfering the least data possible to provide what is necessary for playback. Though I really do not understand how you didn't get that as literally a first google result... - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_Live_Streaming

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jacodhis commented Jun 7, 2022

man ..this code is amaizing..i can do both hls to mp4 and reverse.Thanks much

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theonlyu commented Jul 7, 2022

-codec: copy this is a very fast .but -hls_time not working. default every ts file time always it's 8s. how to do can change ts time, for example 4s or shorter time.

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MLutt commented Jul 7, 2022

-codec: copy this is a very fast .but -hls_time not working. default every ts file time always it's 8s. how to do can change ts time, for example 4s or shorter time.

... https://ffmpeg.org/ffmpeg-formats.html#hls-2

Please, just read the docs? It's not that hard.

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MLutt commented Jul 7, 2022 via email

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theonlyu commented Jul 7, 2022

-codec: copy this is a very fast .but -hls_time not working. default every ts file time always it's 8s. how to do can change ts time, for example 4s or shorter time.

... https://ffmpeg.org/ffmpeg-formats.html#hls-2

Please, just read the docs? It's not that hard.

sorry.I read already.But still no answer why -hls_time 2 not work. this is my command.

ffmpeg -i file.mp4 -codec: copy -start_number 0 -hls_time 4 -hls_list_size 0 -f hls m3u8/file.m3u8.
but in the m3u8 file always is #EXTINF:8.341667. then I try
ffmpeg -i file.mp4 -force_key_frames "expr:gte(t,n_forced*4)" -codec: copy -start_number 0 -hls_time 4 -hls_list_size 0 -f hls m3u8/file.m3u8.
Same result.

then I use other command.
ffmpeg -i file.mp4 -codec: copy -map 0 -f segment -segment_list file.m3u8 -segment_time 00:00:04 file%03d.ts.
in the m3u8 file also is #EXTINF:8.341667. this -segment_time 00:00:04 also not work.

but when I not use -codec: copy this command can work normal.
ffmpeg -i file.mp4 -start_number 0 -hls_time 4 -hls_list_size 0 -f hls m3u8/file.m3u8. or
ffmpeg -i file.mp4 -map 0 -f segment -segment_list file.m3u8 -segment_time 00:00:04 file%03d.ts.
in the m3u8 file #EXTINF:4.004000. time change already. but it's very slow not with -codec: copy.

I don't why -codec: copy can't use -segment_time or -hls_time?
if anyone have answer plases tell me.

@MLutt
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MLutt commented Jul 7, 2022 via email

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Thanks for good experience.

After conversion, It works good in Safari , but not in Chrome.

Is this Chrome's bug ?

@MLutt
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MLutt commented Oct 11, 2022 via email

@sohag1192
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how to make any m3u8 source use to own m3u8 make

@alkozin
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alkozin commented Apr 19, 2023

Thanx!

@joshnissenbaum
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Doesn't work with a HEVC unfortunately - audio only, no video

@loopkinng
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Great for me

@codenoid
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codenoid commented Mar 5, 2024

I can't imagine developer burden without FFMPEG

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-codec: copy this is a very fast .but -hls_time not working. default every ts file time always it's 8s. how to do can change ts time, for example 4s or shorter time.

... https://ffmpeg.org/ffmpeg-formats.html#hls-2
Please, just read the docs? It's not that hard.

sorry.I read already.But still no answer why -hls_time 2 not work. this is my command.

ffmpeg -i file.mp4 -codec: copy -start_number 0 -hls_time 4 -hls_list_size 0 -f hls m3u8/file.m3u8. but in the m3u8 file always is #EXTINF:8.341667. then I try ffmpeg -i file.mp4 -force_key_frames "expr:gte(t,n_forced*4)" -codec: copy -start_number 0 -hls_time 4 -hls_list_size 0 -f hls m3u8/file.m3u8. Same result.

then I use other command. ffmpeg -i file.mp4 -codec: copy -map 0 -f segment -segment_list file.m3u8 -segment_time 00:00:04 file%03d.ts. in the m3u8 file also is #EXTINF:8.341667. this -segment_time 00:00:04 also not work.

but when I not use -codec: copy this command can work normal. ffmpeg -i file.mp4 -start_number 0 -hls_time 4 -hls_list_size 0 -f hls m3u8/file.m3u8. or ffmpeg -i file.mp4 -map 0 -f segment -segment_list file.m3u8 -segment_time 00:00:04 file%03d.ts. in the m3u8 file #EXTINF:4.004000. time change already. but it's very slow not with -codec: copy.

I don't why -codec: copy can't use -segment_time or -hls_time? if anyone have answer plases tell me.

Any solution?

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