M4V to MP4
Change M4V to MP4 and keep the quality you need. Free for up to 10 files a day, no sign-up.
Your files
Drop your .m4v files here
or
You can add several files and convert them together.
How to convert M4V to MP4
M4V is Apple's MP4 variant. Converting gives a standard MP4 that every non-Apple app recognises.
- Drop your M4V file into the box above, or add it from a link.
- MP4 is already selected. Use the settings button next to it to change size, quality or other options.
- Select Convert, then download your MP4 file.
To do this from your own code, call the FileForge API with "output_format": "mp4".
Good to know
- Copy-protected M4V files from the iTunes Store can't be converted.
- Unprotected M4V files convert cleanly.
About the formats
.m4v
M4V is Apple's variant of MP4, used by iTunes and the Apple TV app. Files without copy protection are almost identical to MP4.
.mp4
MP4 is the most widely supported video format. It plays on practically every phone, browser, TV and editor, usually with H.264 video and AAC audio inside.
Questions
Is M4V the same as MP4?
Almost: it's MP4 with an Apple extension and sometimes DRM protection. Some apps reject the .m4v extension even when the file is identical inside.
Are my files kept?
Your files are uploaded over HTTPS to a private link only you have. Originals and results are deleted automatically after 24 hours, or straight away when you remove them.