IPTVnator is a video player application that provides support for IPTV playlist playback (m3u, m3u8). The application allows users to import playlists using remote URLs or by uploading files from the local file system. Additionally, it supports EPG information in XMLTV format which can be provided via URL.
The application is a cross-platform, open-source project built with Electron and Angular.
⚠️ Note: IPTVnator does not provide any playlists or other digital content. The channels and pictures in the screenshots are for demonstration purposes only.
Publisher’s description
What is IPTVnator?
IPTVnator by 4gray is open-source Windows software in the video players category. It ranks 46th by popularity among video players in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.24.0, released on September 24, 2026. The version history goes back to September 28, 2020: 23 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.8 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (4gray/iptvnator) has 7,464 stars. Similar programs include VLC media player, MPC-HC and QuickTime.
Project description on GitHub: “:tv: Cross-platform IPTV player application with multiple features, such as support of m3u and m3u8 playlists, favorites, TV guide, TV archive/catchup and more.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: IPTVnator is an open-source video player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is IPTVnator safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
97AF5D3BE954113AE50053246ABD662E632A8692B962B19D7D8E0447C192E74D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 23 versions ›23 versions over 6 years · about 3.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.24.0Latest | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.23.0 | August 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.22.0 | July 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.21.0 | May 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.20.0 | April 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.19.0 | February 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.18.0 | January 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.16.0 | September 26, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id 4gray.iptvnator -escoop install extras/iptvnatoriptvnator-0.24.0-windows-x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask iptvnatorInformation
- Publisher
- 4gray
- Category
- Video players
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/4gray/iptvnator
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.24.0
- Released
- September 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 5, 2021
- Versions listed
- 23
- Updates / year
- 3.8
- GitHub stars
- 7,464
- GitHub forks
- 974
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- 4gray.iptvnator
- Scoop package
- extras/iptvnator
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is IPTVnator free?
Yes. IPTVnator is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is IPTVnator safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install IPTVnator with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can IPTVnator be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does IPTVnator run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of IPTVnator?
The versions page lists all 23 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 28, 2020.
Can I use IPTVnator without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to IPTVnator?
VLC media player, MPC-HC, QuickTime, MPV (Official CI build, MSVC) and Audacious. The alternatives page compares them.
