M3U Playlist Manager – IPTV Channel Selector & Custom Playlist Generator
Discover M3U Playlist Manager by IPTVTools.io – the most advanced online IPTV playlist creator. Build custom M3U playlists from Xtream Codes, XUI One, XCMS, or Flussonic in seconds. Bulk select channels, search globally, and export in HLS/MPEGTS formats – all 100% private.
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🎯 M3U Playlist Manager – The Ultimate IPTV Channel Selector & Playlist Builder
M3U Playlist Manager is a next-generation IPTV playlist builder developed by IPTVTools.io. It allows IPTV providers, resellers, and content managers to create fully customized M3U playlists directly from API connections (Xtream Codes, XUI One, XCMS, XtreamUI, 1-Stream, Flussonic, Astra Cesbo) – no installations, no storage, no privacy risks.
With this powerful online tool, you can select channels by category or individually, perform global searches, and generate ready-to-use playlists for any device or application (Smart TV, VLC, Kodi, IPTV Smarters, Perfect Player, TiviMate).
🚀 Why M3U Playlist Manager Is Essential for IPTV Professionals
Unlike traditional playlist editors that require manual editing or desktop software, this tool runs 100% in your browser. It uses secure API connections and temporary PHP sessions to deliver speed, privacy, and accuracy.
✅ Zero installation required
✅ No credentials stored
✅ Generate playlists in under 3 seconds
✅ Compatible with all major IPTV panels
✅ Export to HLS (.m3u8) and MPEGTS (.ts)
✅ Built for IPTV providers, resellers & OTT platforms
⚙️ Key Features
🧩 Smart Channel Selection
Choose channels your way:
- Category-based bulk selection – select entire genres like Sports, Movies, News, Kids.
- Individual channel picker – hand-pick channels from any category.
- Hybrid mode – mix full categories and single channels.
Duplicates are automatically removed, and you get a real-time channel counter before download.

🔍 Global Channel Search
Easily find and select channels across all categories with instant filtering. Search for “HBO”, “4K”, or “Sport” and apply selections globally.
Supports 10,000+ channels with real-time highlighting and results.

📤 Upload M3U File with Auto Credential Extraction
Upload an existing .m3u or .m3u8 file. The system automatically detects your server, port, username, and password.
Supports multiple Xtream Codes URL patterns:
http://server.com:8080/live/user/pass/12345.ts
http://server.com:8080/playlist/user/pass/12345.ts
Zero file storage – everything runs securely in-memory.

🔐 Manual Credential Entry
For full control, enter your server credentials manually (host, port, username, password). The tool validates connection and retrieves channels instantly.
$apiUrl = "http://host:port/player_api.php?username=USER&password=PASS";
Supported: Xtream Codes, XUI One, XCMS, XtreamUI.

💾 Professional M3U Playlist Export
Export your playlist in two professional formats:
1. MPEGTS (.ts) – Best for VLC, Kodi, Smarters
2. HLS (.m3u8) – Best for web, mobile, Smart TVs
Each playlist includes:
- Channel names
- EPG IDs (
tvg-id) - Logos (
tvg-logo) - Group names (
group-title)
Automatically sorted by category and alphabetically.

⚡ Instant AJAX Playlist Generation
No page reloads. No waiting. AJAX-powered playlist generation lets you download your file in 1–2 seconds.
Traditional Method: Reloads the entire page.
Our Method: Asynchronous download with visual progress and success notification.

🧠 Built for Speed and Efficiency
Average generation time: 1.8 seconds for 500+ channels.
Supports over 50,000 channels per playlist.
Compatible with: VLC, Kodi, Smart TVs, Android TV, Firestick, iOS.
🔒 Security & Privacy
M3U Playlist Manager follows a zero-data policy:
- No usernames or passwords stored
- No server URLs logged
- No file retention
- Session-only data handling
Security stack:
ini_set('session.cookie_secure', 1);
ini_set('session.cookie_httponly', 1);
ini_set('session.use_strict_mode', 1);
File uploads are sanitized, validated, and deleted after parsing. HTTPS and CSRF token protection ensure total privacy.
🌍 Supported IPTV Panels
| Platform | Status | Features |
|---|---|---|
| XUI One | ✔️ Passed | Modern interface, advanced API, full Xtream compatibility |
| Xtream UI | ✔️ Passed | Full API support, live streams, VOD, categories, and EPG integration |
| Xtream Codes | ✔️ Passed | Industry-standard API with complete player and panel compatibility |
| XCMS | ✔️ Passed | Enterprise IPTV content management, multi-server, CDN support |
| Flussonic | 🛠️ In Development | High-performance streaming, DVR, transcoding, adaptive formats (in development) |
| Astra Cesbo | 🛠️ In Development | DVB, EPG, satellite/cable TV support (in development) |
| 1-Stream | 🛠️ In Development | Multi-server IPTV distribution, load balancing, adaptive transcoding (in development) |
🧠 Advanced Use Cases
🎬 IPTV Provider Packages
Create Basic, Premium, and Ultimate channel packages in minutes.
💼 Reseller Playlist Management
Generate per-customer playlists filtered by interest (Sports, Movies, Kids).
🏷️ White Label Branding
Build region or language-based lineups and export them with your logo.
📺 OTT Platform Integration
Organize content into logical app sections (Sports, Movies, Family, etc.)
🧰 Technical Overview
Architecture: PHP backend + JavaScript frontend + Xtream Codes API.
Data Handling: Temporary PHP session storage (no DB).
Download Method: Blob-based AJAX streaming for instant file delivery.
Performance Metrics:
- Generation Speed: 1.8s avg
- Maximum Channels: 50,000+
- Uptime: 99.9%
- Zero security incidents since launch
💬 FAQs
Q1: Is this tool free?
A: Yes, 100% free, no premium tiers.
Q2: Do you store credentials?
A: Never. Everything is session-based and auto-deleted.
Q3: Which panels are supported?
A: Xtream Codes, XUI One, XCMS, Flussonic, Astra Cesbo.
Q4: Does it support VOD and Series?
A: Live channels only for now – VOD support coming soon.
Q5: Why use IPTVTools.io tools?
A: Free, secure, fast, and privacy-first.
🚀 Quick Start
1️⃣ Go to: M3U Playlist Manager
2️⃣ Upload your M3U or enter API credentials
3️⃣ Select categories or channels
4️⃣ Choose output format (HLS or MPEGTS)
5️⃣ Click Download – done!
Average time: under 2 minutes per playlist.
🏆 Why Choose M3U Playlist Manager
- 100% Free forever
- Lightning-fast performance
- Total privacy
- Multi-platform compatible
- No installation or signup
- Trusted by IPTV professionals worldwide
