How to Add IPTV Playlist in VLC (2025)

Stream Live TV Using VLC and IPTV-Playlist.org

Looking for a simple way to stream live TV channels on your PC or smartphone? With VLC Media Player and a free IPTV playlist from IPTV-Playlist.org, you can start watching IPTV channels within minutes!

This guide will walk you through everything — from downloading the playlist to streaming on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.

📦 What You Need

✅ VLC Media Player (Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS)
✅ A free IPTV playlist from IPTV-Playlist.org
✅ A stable internet connection

🔗 Where to Get Free IPTV Playlists

We recommend IPTV-Playlist.org — a reliable site offering free and regularly updated M3U playlists. You’ll find IPTV streams for:

🌍 Live TV channels (USA, UK, Europe & more)
🎬 Movies & series
⚽ Sports and live events
🗂 Organized by category and country

Note: Always use playlists legally and responsibly. IPTV-Playlist.org provides publicly available streams and does not host or promote illegal content.

💻 How to Add IPTV Playlist in VLC (Windows & Mac)

Step 1: Install VLC Media Player

Visit the VLC official site
Download and install the correct version for your OS

Step 2: Copy Your M3U Playlist Link

Go to IPTV-Playlist.org
Select your desired playlist (e.g., “All World Channels”)
Right-click the M3U download link
Choose “Copy link address”

Step 3: Open IPTV in VLC

Launch VLC Media Player
Go to Media > Open Network Stream
Paste the M3U URL in the input field
Click Play

You’re now streaming IPTV live from the web using VLC!

📁 How to Load a Local M3U File

If you downloaded the .m3u file from IPTV-Playlist.org:

Open VLC
Click Media > Open File
Choose the downloaded .m3u file
Click Open

📱 Add IPTV Playlist to VLC on Android & iOS

Android

Install VLC from the Google Play Store
Open the app, tap the ☰ menu
Choose “Stream” and paste the M3U link
Tap Play

iPhone/iPad (iOS)

Get VLC from the App Store
Open the app, go to Network
Tap “Open Network Stream”
Paste your IPTV-Playlist.org link and tap Play

🧭 Navigating the Channel List

To view the full list of channels:

Go to View > Playlist (or press Ctrl+L / Cmd+L)
Browse or search for your desired channel
Double-click to play

How to Add IPTV Playlist in VLC (2025 Guide)