A long segment exceeds an HLS target duration

IPTV Complete Forum editorial lab

2026-11-13

Compare the rounded segment duration with the target in that media playlist.

Reproduce the condition

The HLS sample below is a small synthetic file. It carries no active media source or account data.

#EXTM3U
#EXT-X-TARGETDURATION:5
#EXTINF:6.25,
example.ts

What the local check found

What to do next

Inspect the segment boundaries or package the playlist with a valid target. Compare actual segment durations rather than assuming each is identical.

What to share if the problem continues

• The exact parser result and version of the importer or player.
• A minimal redacted sample with dates, IDs or segment names retained as needed.
• The output after checking the source export separately from the viewer app.