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M3U Splitter — Split IPTV Playlist by Category Online

Upload a file, paste a URL, or paste playlist text — then choose categories and download a smaller .m3u. Free tools; optional account for hosting & advanced editing.

  1. 1 Upload or paste M3U
  2. 2 Choose categories
  3. 3 Download or save custom playlist
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Fetch playlist

Human verification — complete this before uploading a file, fetching a URL, or processing pasted playlist text. This helps stop automated abuse.

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Choose categories

Upload a playlist first. Click any category to download it, or turn multi-select ON to combine multiple.

Using this tool & your data

Links, HTTP & HTTPS

Some playlist URLs only work with http:// or only with https://. If a link opens in your phone browser but Fetch fails here, try switching the scheme. Chat apps often rewrite links when you share them.

Account, hosting & “premium” style features

This page is a free category filter — no login required. With a free account you can use hosted playlists, edit stream URLs and logos, EPG fields, run stream/source checks, smart edit, merge tools, and more (many actions use credits).

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Privacy & where your playlist lives

  • In your browser: We read the file (or fetched text) in this tab to build the category list. Choosing categories and building the download happens on your device.
  • Closing the tab clears that data from page memory (normal browser behaviour).
  • Export / download does not send your trimmed playlist back to our servers for this free step.
  • Visitors (not logged in): When you load a playlist, we may store one technical copy per visitor + file hash (duplicates skipped) for abuse protection. It is not a public hosted link.

How to split an M3U playlist by category

  1. Upload or paste: Add your .m3u / .m3u8 file, playlist URL, or pasted text.
  2. Select categories: Tick the group-title categories you want in the output file.
  3. Preview channels: Review channel counts per category before exporting.
  4. Download: Save a single M3U or download multiple category files as a ZIP.

Features

  • Split by group-title category
  • Keyword and country filters
  • ZIP export for multiple categories
  • Works with M3U and M3U8
  • Browser-based — no install
  • Optional dashboard playlist context

Use cases

Resellers

Deliver Sports-only or Kids-only packages without sending the full master list.

Home users

Trim a bloated playlist down to the channels you actually watch.

Testing

Isolate one category to validate streams before sharing a full list.

Frequently asked questions

Is M3U Splitter 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 Splitter 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 edit M3U playlists by category?

Yes — pick specific categories before download instead of exporting the entire file.

Is there a channel limit?

Guest and free accounts can split large lists; very large playlists may require signing in for extended limits.