WSTV

Project Overview

WSTV is a lightweight M3U player designed for Windows with a clean interface and practical features, suitable for daily online TV viewing. Built with WPF, using FFmpeg 8 + DirectX rendering.

Key Features

• M3U subscription management: Supports network links and local files, compatible with M3U / M3U8 / JSON formats, multiple subscription sources with one-click refresh
• Channel categorization: Automatically grouped by category, keyword search for quick channel location, favorite channels
• EPG electronic program guide: XMLTV format support, auto-cached locally, multiple EPG sources, shows currently playing programs
• Multi-line auto-switching: Configurable backup lines per channel, automatic switching when the primary line fails
• Picture-in-picture mode: One-click floating always-on-top window, freely draggable and resizable
• Image parameter adjustment: Real-time brightness, contrast, and saturation adjustment
• Hardware acceleration: Based on FFmpeg 8 + DirectX rendering, low CPU usage

Target Audience

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit) users
• Users who need a lightweight M3U player
• Users who watch online TV live streams

Quick Start

1. Download the latest version from Releases, extract and run
2. Run WSTV.exe
3. Go to the "Config" page, click "Add", paste an M3U link or select a local file
4. Click "Refresh" to get the channel list
5. Double-click a channel to start playing

Core Advantages

• Lightweight design with a clean interface
• M3U subscription management, EPG, and multi-line switching
• Hardware acceleration with low CPU usage
• Picture-in-picture mode without obstructing other work

System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
• Additional dependencies: .NET 8.0 Runtime