Free M3U Player for Windows 10 and 11
Looking for a simple M3U player for Windows? WalisTV is a free media player for Windows 10 and Windows 11 that plays the M3U playlists you add yourself. It sorts your playlist into Live TV, Movies and Series, works with the keyboard and the mouse, and installs from the Microsoft Store in about a minute. No account, no ads.
Why choose WalisTV as your M3U player for Windows
- Installed from the Microsoft Store. Windows checks the app before installing it, and new versions install automatically. No setup file to keep, no SmartScreen warning.
- Your playlist, sorted for you. WalisTV reads your M3U playlist and shows Live TV, Movies and Series in separate sections, with the categories from your playlist.
- Made for the big screen. Connect your PC or mini PC to a TV with HDMI and use WalisTV like a TV box. The player can fill the whole screen, including the taskbar.
- Keyboard, mouse or both. The arrow keys move like a TV remote, Enter plays, Esc goes back. You can also click any channel directly.
- Add the playlist from your phone. WalisTV shows a QR code: scan it and paste your link on your phone, instead of typing it on the PC.
- The same playlist on your TV and your PC. Each device has its own Device ID. Add the playlist to your PC and your TV in the same Dashboard.
- Private by design. No account, no email and no password. Your playlist link is linked only to your Device ID.
What you can do with it
- Browse live channels by category and see a preview before you open full screen.
- Open movies and series in their own sections, and continue where you stopped.
- Search a category, a channel or a title.
- Keep favorites on the home screen.
- Change the aspect ratio, audio track, subtitles and speed in the player settings.
- Switch between several playlists.
Keyboard and mouse controls
| Key | What it does |
|---|---|
| Arrow keys | Move between menus, categories and channels |
| Enter | Select or play |
| Esc | Go back or leave full screen |
| Mouse click | Open any item, button or channel directly |
Get started in 3 steps
- Install WalisTV from the Microsoft Store. No Store on your PC? Use the portable Windows ZIP: see the Windows install guide.
- Open WalisTV. It connects by itself and shows a QR code and your Device ID.
- Add your playlist. Scan the QR code with your phone, or open the Dashboard on the PC, and paste your M3U link. WalisTV opens it within seconds. Details: how to add an M3U playlist.
Requirements
- Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit (x64). Windows on ARM and 32-bit Windows are not supported at the moment.
- An internet connection for your playlist and the streams. A cable or 5 GHz Wi-Fi works best for live streams.
- Your own M3U playlist link, from a source you are authorized to use. New to M3U? Read what is an M3U playlist.
Questions about WalisTV on Windows
Is WalisTV free on Windows?
Yes. It is free in the Microsoft Store and has no ads.
Can I use it on a mini PC connected to my TV?
Yes. That is one of the best ways to use it: connect the mini PC with HDMI, open WalisTV in full screen and use the keyboard arrows or a wireless keyboard like a remote.
Does it play M3U8 streams?
Yes. WalisTV plays M3U and M3U8 playlists with the most common formats, such as HLS, MP4 and MKV. See M3U vs M3U8 for the difference.
My playlist does not load. What can I do?
Check the link and your connection, then follow 10 fixes for a playlist that does not load.
Is it legal to use an M3U player on Windows?
Yes, a media player is legal software. What matters is the content you play. Read are M3U players legal?
Important: WalisTV is a media player only. It does not provide channels, playlists, subscriptions, movies, series, or streaming content. Use only playlists from sources you are legally authorized to use.
