HLS (Apple HTTP Live Streaming)
Apple's adaptive streaming protocol used in Safari, Apple TV, and most online video services.
Yes, we support HLS!
Technical Specifications
Advantages
- Broad compatibility with legacy players and systems
- Accepted directly with no conversion needed
- Accurate automatic transcription via AssemblyAI
Disadvantages
- Lossy compression — not ideal for final production masters
Use Cases
How It Works
Upload your file
Upload your HLS file via browser or drag and drop.
Automatic transcription
Our AI transcribes the audio with high accuracy in minutes.
Download the result
Download the transcription as text, SRT, VTT or other formats.
Yes, we support HLS!
Apple's adaptive streaming protocol used in Safari, Apple TV, and most online video services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does VoxScriber support HLS files?
Yes! VoxScriber fully supports HLS files. Simply upload your file and our AI will automatically transcribe it with high accuracy.
What is the audio quality of HLS?
HLS offers Variable audio quality with Lossy compression. This makes it suitable for most transcription use cases — our AssemblyAI engine extracts audio accurately regardless of compression level.
How do I transcribe a HLS file to text?
Go to VoxScriber, upload your HLS file (up to 5 GB / 10 hours), select the language and click transcribe. Your result will be ready in minutes as text, SRT or VTT.
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