Official statement
Google supports M3U8 and HLS video formats even though they are not explicitly mentioned in the official documentation. If you experience any implementation issues, it is advisable to report the case.
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TL;DR
Google confirms support for M3U8 and HLS video formats despite their absence from the official documentation. If you encounter implementation issues, report them directly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Le format M3U8 est-il fiable pour le SEO ?
Oui, tant qu'il est correctement implémenté. Assurez-vous de tester l'affichage sur tous les appareils pertinents.
Pourquoi Google ne met-il pas à jour la documentation officielle ?
Google peut nécessiter du temps pour valider complètement l'intégration de nouveaux formats avant de modifier sa documentation.
Que faire si mes vidéos M3U8 rencontrent des problèmes ?
Signalez ces problèmes à Google pour une potentielle résolution future. Surveillez régulièrement les mises à jour des supports officiels.
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