Media Server 26.2
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# Format

Determines the format of the playlist that is returned:

- To return the playlist as a text file, set this parameter to `m3u8`. Most HLS-compliant media players expect this format.
- To return the playlist encapsulated in XML, with status information, set this parameter to `xml`.

Actions: | GetPlaylist
Type: | String
Default: | m3u8
Example: | `Format=m3u8`
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Product: Knowledge Discovery Media Server 26.2

Topic Title: Format