Tidy IPTV playlists in seconds

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M3U Sorter — Sort IPTV Channels Online Free

Reorder a messy playlist into a clean, scannable list — sort by group, channel name, or country so your IPTV app is easy to navigate instead of a jumble.

Sort by group
Sort by channel name
Smart number sorting
Browser-based
No installation

Upload your playlist

Sort options

Sort by

Direction

Ascending (A → Z) Default

Alphabetical order, low to high.

Descending (Z → A)

Reverse alphabetical order, high to low.

Smart options

Case-insensitive sort On by default

Treats "BBC" and "bbc" as the same, so caps don't scatter channels.

Smart number sort On by default

Orders "Channel 2" before "Channel 10" — not the other way around.

Sort & download

Output filename

Built for clean, scannable playlists

A tidy channel order is the difference between a playlist people enjoy and one they abandon. Here's what the sorter handles for you.

Alphabetical sorting

Order channels A→Z or Z→A by name so anything is easy to find.

Group ordering

Sort by group/category first, keeping related channels together.

Smart number detection

Natural ordering so "Channel 2" comes before "Channel 10".

Browser-based processing

Sorting runs in your session — your playlist stays on your device.

Large playlist support

Handles big exports with thousands of channels smoothly.

Export-ready output

Download a clean .m3u that imports straight into any player.

How to sort an M3U playlist

Import playlist: Upload a file or paste a playlist URL.
Choose sort mode: Pick alphabetical, group order, or filter-by-keyword options.
Preview order: Review channel sequence before exporting.
Download: Save the sorted M3U to your device.

Features

Alphabetical channel sort
Group-title ordering
Keyword include/exclude filters
Shorten playlist by category
100% free tool
Browser-based — no signup for basics

Use cases

Player navigation

Alphabetical lists are easier to browse on TV remotes.

Reseller branding

Present categories in a consistent order across customer packages.

Smaller exports

Filter and sort to produce a lightweight playlist for mobile users.

Frequently asked questions

Is M3U Sorter 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 Sorter 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.

Can I sort groups without sorting channels inside them?

You can reorder group-title sections and sort channels within each group independently.

Does sorting change stream URLs?

No — only channel order and grouping in the file change; URLs stay the same.