HLS encode and decode
Convert source videos to HLS packages or rebuild M3U8 playlists into MP4, MKV, MP3, and other common output formats.
Dark-mode desktop workflow for HLS teams
Encode to HLS. Decode back to anything.
RapidHLS is a powerful desktop application for converting source videos into HLS output and decoding HLS playlists back into practical video and audio formats.
Bundled FFmpeg
Included and ready out of the box
Encode + decode
Single and bulk workflows
Desktop builds
Windows, macOS, Linux
Windows
macOS
Linux
Desktop-grade conversion flow
Optimized for dark mode usage
Electron + React + Shadcn UI project
Video spotlight
Put your walkthrough video directly on the homepage
This section is wired for a homepage demo video. Once a local MP4 exists at the configured media path, the poster switches to a native player automatically.
Use it for a short product walkthrough, a conversion demo, or a first-run onboarding clip.
If the video is not there yet, the section still stays visually useful with a branded poster state.
Checking demo asset
Homepage media spotlight
Product walkthrough
Watch RapidHLS in motion
Use this spotlight area for a product walkthrough, conversion demo, or onboarding clip. The player activates automatically when a demo MP4 is available.
Why RapidHLS
Built for practical HLS production and recovery tasks
The application focuses on real desktop workflows: making HLS packaging fast, decoding playlists back to deliverable files, and keeping repeated jobs controlled.
Bundled FFmpeg
FFmpeg ships with the app, so you can install RapidHLS and start converting immediately without extra dependencies.
Single and bulk workflows
Handle one file fast or queue multiple video and playlist jobs when you need batch throughput.
Practical controls
Set a custom FFmpeg path, configure default split timing, and keep repeated jobs predictable.
Dark-first desktop UI
The interface is built around a polished dark theme with a custom title bar and focused workflow surfaces.
Cross-platform builds
Native packages are published for Windows, macOS, and Linux so teams can keep the same workflow across machines.
Workflow views
Three focused paths from first launch to batch output
01
Single Convert
Drag in a source file, tune your settings, and export an HLS package or decoded media output without friction.
Import one file or one M3U8 playlist
Review output settings before the run
Export fast with bundled FFmpeg
02
Bulk Convert
Queue multiple videos or playlists, keep the same preset logic, and let the desktop app handle repeated jobs.
Add an entire batch in one pass
Reuse split-time and output presets
Monitor progress across multiple tasks
03
First Launch Setup
The first-run flow helps users define defaults quickly, so the app feels production-ready from day one.
Guided configuration on first launch
Optional custom FFmpeg path selection
Safe defaults for ongoing sessions
Available build formats
Download formats that match how desktop users actually install apps
RapidHLS publishes installable packages for each supported desktop platform, and the dedicated download page auto-detects the user operating system before surfacing the best match.
All download buttons point back to the official GitHub release assets, with other formats still visible if the user wants a different package.
Windows
Setup Installer (x64) and Portable (x64)
Install normally or keep a no-install portable build on hand.
macOS
Universal DMG
One package for both Intel and Apple Silicon systems.
Linux
AppImage (x64) and DEB Package (x64)
Pick the portable AppImage or a package-manager-friendly DEB build.
Ready to install
Launch the download page and let RapidHLS pick the right build
The download experience automatically detects Windows, macOS, and Linux, highlights the latest stable asset from GitHub Releases, and keeps the rest of the versions underneath.