How to Use Strim

Clean your M3U/M3U8 playlists in 3 simple steps. No technical knowledge required.

Quick Start Guide

1

Load Playlist

Enter your M3U playlist URL or paste the raw text. Strim will automatically fetch and parse your playlist.

2

Filter Groups

Toggle channel groups on/off. Keep only what you watch. See real-time updates of how many channels remain.

3

Export & Use

Download your cleaned playlist, copy to clipboard, or generate a shareable URL for your IPTV app.

Detailed Tutorial

📥 Step 1: Load Your Playlist

Option A: Load from URL

  1. Get your M3U playlist URL from your IPTV provider
  2. Paste the URL into the "Playlist URL" field on the home page
  3. Click "Fetch Playlist" button
  4. Strim will automatically download and parse your playlist

💡 Tip: If your provider blocks direct access, Strim will automatically retry through CORS proxies. No extra steps needed!

Option B: Paste Raw M3U Text

  1. Download your M3U file from your provider
  2. Open it in a text editor (Notepad, TextEdit, etc.)
  3. Copy all the content
  4. Paste into the "Paste raw M3U text" textarea
  5. The playlist will be parsed automatically

Option C: Try Sample Playlist

Click the "Use sample playlist" button to test Strim with a demo playlist. Perfect for learning!

🎯 Step 2: Filter Your Channels

Understanding the Groups Panel

Once your playlist loads, you'll see a list of all channel groups. Each group shows:

  • Group name (e.g., "Sports", "Movies", "News")
  • Channel count (how many channels in this group)
  • Toggle switch (green = included, gray = excluded)

Filtering Techniques

  • Toggle individual groups: Click any group to enable/disable it
  • Select All / Deselect All: Use the buttons to quickly toggle all groups
  • Search groups: Use the search box to find specific groups by name
  • Filter by keyword: Type keywords to show only matching groups

💡 Pro Tip: Start by clicking "Deselect All", then only enable the groups you actually watch. This is faster than disabling hundreds of unwanted groups!

Real-Time Statistics

Watch the statistics update as you toggle groups:

  • Total channels in original playlist
  • Number of channels after filtering
  • Number of groups included/excluded

💾 Step 3: Export Your Cleaned Playlist

Export Options

Choose the export method that works best for you:

📥 Download File

Click "Download" to save a .m3u file to your device. Then:

  1. Transfer to your device via USB/cloud storage
  2. Open in your IPTV app
  3. Import as local playlist

Best for: VLC, Kodi, local players

📋 Copy to Clipboard

Click "Copy" to copy the playlist content. Then:

  1. Paste into a text editor
  2. Save as .m3u file
  3. Or paste directly into apps that support it

Best for: Quick editing, text-based workflows

🔗 Generate Shareable URL

Click "Generate shareable URL" to create a permanent link:

  1. Copy the generated URL
  2. Paste it in your IPTV app as playlist source
  3. Your app will auto-update when you change filters

Best for: TiviMate, IPTV Smarters, any URL-based app

🔄 Auto-Refresh

Set up automatic playlist updates:

  1. Use the shareable URL in your app
  2. Update filters in Strim anytime
  3. Your app fetches the updated playlist automatically

Best for: Frequently changing preferences

Common Use Cases

🎬 Remove Adult Content

Many providers include adult channels. To remove them:

  1. Load your playlist
  2. Look for groups named "XXX", "Adult", "18+"
  3. Toggle these groups off
  4. Export your family-friendly playlist

🌍 Keep Only Your Language

Filter out foreign language channels:

  1. Click "Deselect All" to disable all groups
  2. Use search to find your language (e.g., "English", "Spanish")
  3. Enable only those groups
  4. Download your language-specific playlist

⚡ Speed Up Large Playlists

Reduce 50,000 channels to what you actually watch:

  1. Load your massive playlist (may take a few seconds)
  2. Disable categories you never watch (International, Radio, etc.)
  3. Keep only Sports, Movies, News (or your preferences)
  4. Enjoy a faster, cleaner IPTV experience

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Create Family Profiles

Make different playlists for different family members:

  1. Create a "Kids" playlist (cartoons, education)
  2. Create a "Sports" playlist for game days
  3. Create a "Movies" playlist for movie nights
  4. Share different URLs with different devices

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Will Strim work with my IPTV provider?

Yes! Strim works with any standard M3U or M3U8 playlist from any provider. It doesn't matter who your IPTV provider is.

❓ Is my playlist data safe?

Absolutely! All processing happens in your browser. Your playlist never leaves your device unless you explicitly save it to the optional cloud backend or generate a shareable URL.

❓ What if my playlist URL doesn't work?

If the direct URL fails, Strim automatically retries through CORS proxies. If that still fails, download the M3U file manually and paste the content directly into Strim.

❓ How do I use the shareable URL in TiviMate?

In TiviMate:

  1. Go to Settings → Playlists → Add Playlist
  2. Choose "M3U Playlist"
  3. Paste your Strim shareable URL
  4. Click "Next" and follow the setup

❓ Can I edit the same playlist on multiple devices?

Yes! If you use the optional backend (sign in), your playlists sync across all devices. Or simply use the same shareable URL on all your devices.

❓ Why is my large playlist slow to load?

Playlists with 50,000+ channels take a few seconds to parse. Once loaded, filtering is instant thanks to background processing and virtualized lists. This is normal and much faster than manual editing!

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