Xtream Codes was a designed for IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) providers. It allowed them to:
: The API allowed developers to create custom applications for devices like Android, iOS, Windows, and Smart TVs. The Technical Evolution
: European authorities (Europol) took down the Xtream Codes infrastructure, which was allegedly supporting thousands of illegal streaming services worldwide.
Initially, IPTV relied heavily on M3U playlist files, which were easily shared and leaked. Xtream Codes shifted the industry toward an .
: Take raw streaming data and convert it into formats like M3U or the Xtream Codes API for clients.