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M3U Cleaner — Remove Dead Links from IPTV Playlist

Clean your playlist locally: remove duplicates, empty lines, bad URLs, adult keywords, and custom exclusion words — then download a fresh, organized .m3u file. Fast, private, and built for large IPTV lists.

Sign in required · All filtering runs in your browser — your playlist content stays on your device during cleanup.

Everything the cleaner can strip out

Turn a messy, bloated export into a lean playlist your IPTV player loads faster — all processed locally in your browser.

Duplicate detection

Find and remove channels repeated by name or stream URL in one pass.

Adult content filtering

Strip adult-keyword channels to build a family-safe playlist.

URL cleanup

Drop non-http(s) and malformed links so only playable URLs remain.

Large playlist support

Handles big exports with thousands of channels without choking.

Browser-based processing

Filtering runs in your session — your playlist isn't shipped off to be cleaned.

Custom output names

Name the exported .m3u whatever your workflow expects.

How to clean an M3U playlist

  1. Load playlist: Upload, paste URL, or open a dashboard playlist when signed in.
  2. Set filters: Choose duplicate rules, keyword exclusions, and category filters.
  3. Run clean: Preview removed vs kept channel counts before export.
  4. Download: Save the cleaned M3U and import it into your IPTV app.

Features

  • Duplicate detection by URL or name
  • Keyword and adult filters
  • Remove empty or malformed lines
  • Local session processing
  • Custom output filename
  • Sign-in for saved workflows

Use cases

Quality control

Remove duplicate channels resellers accidentally merge from multiple suppliers.

Family playlists

Strip adult categories and junk groups in one pass.

Before validation

Clean first so stream checks run faster on a smaller list.

Frequently asked questions

Is M3U Cleaner free to use?

Core use is free or included in your account tier. Some advanced actions may use credits — see the badge on the tool card for current pricing.

Do I need to install software?

No. M3U Cleaner runs in your web browser on desktop, tablet, and mobile.

Is my playlist data safe?

Many tools process locally in the browser; server-assisted tools handle files securely and do not sell your URLs or credentials.

What file formats are supported?

Standard M3U and M3U8 playlists are supported, including common IPTV attributes like group-title, tvg-logo, and tvg-id.

Will output work with TiviMate, IPTV Smarters, or Kodi?

Yes. Exported playlists follow common M3U conventions compatible with major IPTV players.

Can I use this on my phone?

Yes. The tool interface is mobile-responsive so you can upload and download from Android or iOS browsers.

Does the cleaner remove dead stream URLs?

It removes malformed and filtered entries. For live HTTP stream testing use Stream Validator or Playlist Health Lab.

Do I need an account?

Yes — M3U Cleaner requires sign-in so filters and session state stay consistent.