Free media player for video URLs 

Our Free Media Player tool allows you to easily test and preview your HLS (m3u8) and MP4 URLs. It supports video URLs hosted on platforms like Vimeo, Gumlet, Wistia, and Squarespace, helping you ensure your videos play smoothly.

The tool supports both HLS (m3u8) and MP4 video formats, which are widely used for adaptive streaming and standard video playback.

Simply input your HLS or MP4 URL into the player, and it will display your video directly in the browser, allowing you to check playback quality and performance.

The tool is currently available for testing purposes here

Yes, the Free Media Player tool is available at no cost to help you preview and test video URLs.

You can follow this guide to learn how to upload and retrieve HLS (m3u8) and MP4 URLs for videos hosted on Squarespace. It explains the process of generating direct links for your Squarespace-hosted media.

You can leverage these URLs with Lightbox Studio to create a video lightbox gallery, offering a seamless mix of videos and images. This tool supports both HLS and MP4 video formats.

Additionally, these URLs can be used on Squarespace product lightboxes to boost engagement with your customers by showcasing videos alongside your products.

If your Squarespace HLS URL is not playing, it’s likely because the video is not embedded anywhere on your site, which can lead to a 401 error. This error prevents your video from being accessible.

To resolve this, simply embed the video somewhere on your Squarespace website—even if it’s on a disabled or hidden page. This will ensure the video is accessible and playable through its direct HLS URL.