Convert MKV to M4V

Open-source container supporting multiple audio, video, subtitle tracks, and metadata.

Apple's variant of MP4 optimized for consumer video, used by iTunes and Apple devices.

Supports H.264/HEVC video and AAC/AC3 audio with multiple streams.

Typically H.264 video with AAC audio in an MP4 container, compatible with iTunes.

High compression efficiency with modern codecs.

Efficient H.264 compression balancing quality and file size.

Superior quality potential, depending on chosen codecs and settings.

Good quality for device playback and streaming, optimized by Apple.

Variable: small to large, based on streams and settings.

Medium (5–25 MB per minute) depending on bitrate settings.

Supported by VLC, FFmpeg, and modern media players; limited native Apple support.

Native support on Apple devices and iTunes; limited outside Apple ecosystems.

Supports HTTP streaming with proper packaging.

Compatible with QuickTime and HTML5 players with MP4 support.

• High-definition video storage
• Multi-track media distribution

• iTunes video files
• Apple TV and iOS playback
• Streaming and downloading

• Flexible container with rich features

• Seamless Apple integration
• Efficient compression

• Requires modern players for full support

• Limited outside Apple ecosystem

• FFmpeg
• MKVToolNix
• VLC

• iTunes
• QuickTime Player
• FFmpeg

Extensive metadata: chapters, tags, attachments.

Basic metadata support in MP4 container.