How to Convert M3U Playlists to Xtream Codes API Format

Many legacy IPTV players and hardware systems only accept Xtream Codes API inputs, while some third-party playlist generators only export raw M3U files. Understanding the structure of these formats allows you to convert one to the other.

This guide explains how to extract Xtream Codes login credentials from a standard M3U URL.

The Anatomy of an M3U URL

A typical M3U URL from a provider looks like this: `http://iptvdomain.com:8080/get.php?auth_username=myuser&auth_password=mypass&output=ts`

Step-by-Step Conversion

1. Extract the Server Address

The server address is the host and port at the beginning of the URL:

• **Server Address**: `http://iptvdomain.com:8080`

2. Extract the Username

Locate the `auth_username` parameter in the query string:

• **Username**: `myuser`

3. Extract the Password

Locate the `auth_password` parameter in the query string:

• **Password**: `mypass`

Summary

You can now input these three extracted values directly into any Xtream Codes API compatible player.