What is HTTP Live Streaming (HLS)?
Video Streaming Definitions: HTTP Live Streaming (HLS)
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HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) is an ABR packaging format for media streaming originally implemented by Apple Inc. in various software packages. These packages include QuickTime, Safari, OS X, and iOS. It is an HTTP-based protocol that functions by rearranging the overall audio video stream into smaller sequences of HTTP-based file downloads.
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