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M4V to MP4 Converter

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How to Convert M4V to MP4

Follow these simple steps

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Step 1: Upload Your File

Upload your M4V file by dragging and dropping or clicking to browse

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Step 2: Select Output Format

MP4 is automatically selected as the output format

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Step 3: Start Conversion

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Step 4: Download Result

Download your converted MP4 file when ready

Convert M4V to MP4 - Complete Guide

Converting M4V to MP4 stays in the video file family but changes the traits that decide size, quality, transparency, editability, or device support. M4V is a video format. iTunes video. MP4 is a video container format widely used for streaming, mobile playback, social media, and general video sharing. Below is what actually changes in a M4V→MP4 conversion, what is preserved, and when MP4 is the better choice than keeping M4V.

What changes when you convert M4V to MP4

  • Both M4V and MP4 are lossy, so the file is re-compressed during conversion. Keep the output quality or bitrate at or above the source to avoid a visible or audible drop.
  • The video is re-encoded into the MP4 format. Because re-encoding is not free, start from the highest-quality source you have and keep quality settings high.
  • MP4 is widely supported for streaming, browsers, and uploads, so the result plays on more devices and platforms than M4V.

About the M4V format

M4V is Apple's video format, similar to MP4 but often with DRM protection. Our converter handles unprotected M4V files from iTunes and Apple devices.

  • Full name: MPEG-4 Video (Apple)
  • Developer: Apple
  • Compression: H.264 (Video), AAC (Audio)
  • Opens with: QuickTime, iTunes, VLC

Where M4V is strong: Apple's MP4 variant with efficient H.264 compression; plays smoothly across Apple devices and iTunes.

Typical M4V uses: iTunes movies and TV shows, video on Apple devices.

About the MP4 format

MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is the most popular video format worldwide. It offers excellent quality with efficient compression, making it ideal for streaming, sharing, and storage. Our MP4 converter supports all common video formats.

  • Full name: MPEG-4 Part 14
  • Developer: ISO
  • Compression: H.264/H.265 (Video), AAC (Audio)
  • Opens with: every device, every browser, every editor

Where MP4 is strong: plays on virtually every device and platform; efficient H.264/H.265 compression; the default for streaming and social media.

Typical MP4 uses: web and mobile video, social media uploads, general sharing.

What MP4 keeps

  • MP4 adds: plays on virtually every device and platform.

Things to watch out for

  • One MP4 limitation to keep in mind: lossy compression.

When to convert M4V to MP4

  • Convert M4V to MP4 for web and mobile video.
  • Convert M4V to MP4 for social media uploads.
  • Convert M4V to MP4 for general sharing.
  • Choose MP4 when a website, browser, or upload form rejects your M4V file.

M4V vs MP4 — format comparison

A quick side-by-side of the structural differences between M4V and MP4, so you can confirm this is the right conversion for your file:

AttributeM4VMP4
TypeVideo fileVideo file
CompressionLossyLossy
Web-friendlyNoYes
Typical file sizeSmallSmall
Best foriTunes movies and TV showsweb and mobile video

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M4V to MP4 FAQ

Because both formats are lossy, the file is compressed again. Keep the output quality or bitrate at or above the M4V source and the difference will be minimal.
Upload your M4V file, confirm MP4 as the output format, and click Convert. Job status is shown while the file is processed, then you can download the MP4 result.
Yes. You can start with free daily conversions, with no signup required for your first jobs and no watermarks on the output. Accounts and paid plans are available for higher-volume work.
No. The M4V to MP4 conversion runs in your browser on any device — Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android — with uploads and downloads over HTTPS.
M4V (MPEG-4 Video Apple) is a video file format. M4V files can be played with various video players and media applications.
Upload your M4V video to the converter, select your desired output format, and click Convert. The job status appears while the video is processed.
You can start with free daily conversions. Accounts and paid plans are available for higher-volume work, and downloaded files are not watermarked.
You can convert M4V to proof-backed video containers such as MP4, WEBM, MOV, AVI, MKV, FLV, WMV, 3GP, OGV, ASF, plus audio outputs like MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, M4A, WMA, AIFF, and OPUS.
Yes! Our M4V converter works on any device including smartphones and tablets.
Choose the output setting that fits your file-size and playback needs. Re-encoding can change quality depending on codec and bitrate.

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