Official statement
The M3U8 (HLS) format is supported by Google for videos, even though it is not explicitly mentioned in the official documentation. If you face any implementation issues, it is recommended to contact the Google team.
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TL;DR
Google supports the M3U8 (HLS) format for videos. Although it isn't listed in the official documentation, it is usable. Reach out to the Google team if you encounter any issues.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Google indexe-t-il les vidéos M3U8 ?
Il les supporte mais assurez-vous de leur accessibilité et optimisez leur visibilité.
Comment tester les vidéos en M3U8 ?
Passez vos vidéos sur divers navigateurs et appareils pour vérifier le bon encodage.
Le format HLS est-il toujours nécessaire ?
Pour une compatibilité vidéo étendue, oui, c'est un choix judicieux.
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