IPTV formats we test on every device
IPTV formats we test on every device
Which video, audio and subtitle formats play in Playova on Windows, Mac, Android TV, Fire TV, Android phones and iPhone, measured on real devices.
Results on real devices
Each column is the latest complete round on one device: every sample in the library opened in the shipping app, with each audio and subtitle track checked on its own. A check passes when picture, sound and the chosen subtitles appeared and played without stopping.
| Format | WindowsWindows 11 PC (x64)Tested Oct 12, 2026 | MacMac with Apple siliconTested Oct 11, 2026 | Android TVXiaomi TV Box S (Android 14)Tested Oct 21, 2026 | Fire TVFire TV Stick 4K (Fire OS 6)Tested Nov 1, 2026 | Android phoneSamsung Galaxy M52 (Android 13)Tested Oct 31, 2026 | iPhoneiPhone SE, 2nd generation (iOS 17)Tested Oct 16, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All checks | 100%727/727 | 99.9%726/727 | 99.7%783/785 | 95.1%755/794 | 93.3%737/790 | 93.7%698/745 |
| Video | ||||||
| H.264 (AVC) | 100%289/289 | 100%289/289 | 100%319/319 | 96.2%305/317 | 92.7%280/302 | 93.8%272/290 |
| H.265 (HEVC), 8-bit | 100%74/74 | 100%74/74 | 100%77/77 | 97.4%74/76 | 96%72/75 | 96%72/75 |
| H.265 (HEVC), 10-bit | 100%69/69 | 100%69/69 | 100%74/74 | 98.8%80/81 | 95.1%78/82 | 95.8%69/72 |
| HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision | 100%262/262 | 99.6%261/262 | 99.6%281/282 | 95.7%270/282 | 93.8%272/290 | 92.4%256/277 |
| AV1 | 100%3/3 | 100%3/3 | 100%3/3 | 25%1/4 | 85.7%6/7 | 66.7%2/3 |
| VP8 and VP9 | 100%8/8 | 100%8/8 | 100%8/8 | 100%8/8 | 100%8/8 | 75%6/8 |
| MPEG-2 | 100%9/9 | 100%9/9 | 100%9/9 | 62.5%5/8 | 80%8/10 | 100%8/8 |
| MPEG-4 Part 2, DivX, VC-1, FLV | 100%7/7 | 100%7/7 | 85.7%6/7 | 71.4%10/14 | 92.9%13/14 | 100%7/7 |
| Audio | ||||||
| AAC | 100%193/193 | 100%193/193 | 100%202/202 | 93.9%185/197 | 88.4%168/190 | 91.8%167/182 |
| Dolby Digital (AC-3) | 100%176/176 | 100%176/176 | 99.5%199/200 | 97.6%201/206 | 97.5%198/203 | 93.3%180/193 |
| Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3), Atmos | 100%171/171 | 100%171/171 | 99.4%177/178 | 95.7%178/186 | 89.5%170/190 | 94.9%167/176 |
| Dolby TrueHD | 100%31/31 | 100%31/31 | 100%32/32 | 88.9%32/36 | 100%36/36 | 96.8%30/31 |
| DTS | 100%81/81 | 100%81/81 | 100%87/87 | 96.5%83/86 | 100%87/87 | 94.2%81/86 |
| MP3 and MP2 | 100%42/42 | 100%42/42 | 100%42/42 | 84.6%33/39 | 87.2%34/39 | 100%38/38 |
| Opus, Vorbis, FLAC | 100%26/26 | 96.2%25/26 | 100%36/36 | 97.1%34/35 | 100%36/36 | 96.8%30/31 |
| PCM and WMA | 100%5/5 | 100%5/5 | 100%5/5 | 100%6/6 | 83.3%5/6 | 80%4/5 |
| Subtitles | ||||||
| Text (SRT, ASS, MP4 text, WebVTT) | 100%139/139 | 99.3%138/139 | 99.4%154/155 | 95.7%155/162 | 95.2%158/166 | 93.2%137/147 |
| Blu-ray picture (PGS) | 100%23/23 | 100%23/23 | 100%27/27 | 100%27/27 | 100%28/28 | 92.3%24/26 |
| DVB and DVD picture | 100%11/11 | 100%11/11 | 100%12/12 | 100%12/12 | 100%12/12 | 72.7%8/11 |
| Teletext | 100%10/10 | 100%10/10 | 100%10/10 | 66.7%6/9 | 70%7/10 | 83.3%5/6 |
| Files | ||||||
| Matroska (MKV) | 100%541/541 | 99.8%540/541 | 100%598/598 | 97.4%594/610 | 96.7%595/615 | 94.5%550/582 |
| MPEG-TS | 100%100/100 | 100%100/100 | 100%101/101 | 83%78/94 | 61%50/82 | 84.6%66/78 |
| MP4 and MOV | 100%77/77 | 100%77/77 | 98.7%76/77 | 91.3%73/80 | 98.8%82/83 | 96.1%73/76 |
| AVI, FLV and audio-only | 100%9/9 | 100%9/9 | 88.9%8/9 | 100%10/10 | 100%10/10 | 100%9/9 |
Checks the device could not report on, such as a sound output it does not expose, are left out of the share rather than counted as passed or failed.
LG webOS, Samsung Tizen, Apple TV and Fire TV with Vega OS have not finished a complete round of the library yet. Their results will appear here when they do.
Formats in the test library
The main library contains 261 test cases: 58 live and 203 on-demand. These are inventory counts, not passed tests or a guarantee that every format plays on every device.
| Files and containers | Matroska (MKV), AVI, MPEG-TS, AAC, FLV, MP4, MP3 |
|---|---|
| Video | H.264 / AVC, VP9, H.265 / HEVC, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2, AV1, FLV1, MS MPEG-4 v3, VP8, VC-1 |
| Audio | AC-3, Opus, E-AC-3, AAC LC, DTS, HE-AAC, MP3, DTS-HD MA, E-AC-3 / Dolby Atmos, MP2, HE-AAC v2, PCM 24-bit, TrueHD / Dolby Atmos, AAC Main, HE-AAC (LATM), Vorbis, FLAC, DTS-HD HRA, DTS-HD MA / DTS:X, TrueHD, PCM 16-bit, DTS Express, AAC, DTS-ES, AAC LTP, WMA v2 |
| Subtitles | SRT, ASS, PGS, DVD, Teletext, DVB, mov_text, WebVTT |
How we test
We examine picture, sound, subtitle display, seeking and playback startup separately. Additional sets cover track selection (5 cases), format inspection (5) and malformed or difficult inputs (107); they are separate sets, not extra unique main-library cases.
Compatibility depends on your device, operating system, app version and stream. The results above come from the named device and date; another model or a newer app version can differ.
Playback questions
Why is there a picture but no sound?
Picture and sound use separate formats. Try another audio track. If it stays silent, contact support with your device, app version and the audio format, without sharing your provider password.
Why are subtitles missing?
Text and image subtitles need different playback paths. Check that a subtitle track is selected. Your device, app version and subtitle format help support investigate a missing subtitle.
Is a slow start the same as buffering?
A slow start happens before playback begins. Buffering interrupts playback after it starts. Provider response, connection speed and format handling can affect them differently.