Convert M4V to MP4
Max file size 100mb.
M4V vs MP4 Format Comparison
| Aspect | M4V (Source Format) | MP4 (Target Format) |
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| Format Overview |
M4V
MPEG-4 Video
Apple's version of MP4 commonly used by iTunes with optional DRM. MPEG-4 |
MP4
MPEG-4 Part 14
Universal digital multimedia container widely supported on devices and platforms. MPEG-4 |
| Container/Codecs | Usually H.264 video and AAC audio; may include Apple's DRM. |
H.264/HEVC video paired with AAC/MP3 audio, without DRM restrictions. |
| Compression | Efficient compression with H.264, optimized for Apple ecosystems. |
Highly efficient compression with H.264/HEVC for streaming and storage. |
| Quality | Comparable quality to MP4 when using same bitrate, limited by DRM. |
High quality potential with modern codecs and flexible bitrate settings. |
| File Size | Medium (5–25 MB per minute) similar to MP4. |
Medium to small (3–20 MB per minute) depending on codec and bitrate. |
| Compatibility | Works on Apple devices; limited support elsewhere when DRM-protected. |
Wide compatibility across browsers, devices, and platforms. |
| Streaming Support | Supports progressive download in Apple environments. |
Excellent for adaptive streaming (HLS, DASH) and HTML5 video. |
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| Metadata Support | Basic metadata with possible DRM tags. |
Rich metadata for chapters, subtitles, and tags. |
Why Convert M4V to MP4?
Converting M4V to MP4 removes Apple-specific extensions and DRM, making your videos universally playable on all devices.
Our converter re-wraps or re-encodes your H.264/AAC streams into an MP4 container for maximum compatibility.
MP4 is the industry-standard for online video, supported by HTML5 players, mobile devices, and video platforms.