{"id":2048,"date":"2011-12-27T23:13:36","date_gmt":"2011-12-28T07:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/knowledge\/?p=2048"},"modified":"2014-07-03T23:15:28","modified_gmt":"2014-07-04T07:15:28","slug":"m4v-to-mp4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/knowledge\/m4v-to-mp4.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert M4V Files to MP4","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&quot;I have downloaded many videos from  iTunes which are in M4V format. And now I need to convert iTunes M4V files to  non-DRM MP4 files. Is there a smart M4V to MP4 Converter so that I can convert iTunes video to MP4?&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, iTunes videos are in M4V format especially DRM-protected M4V format which can be played on Apple  devices. But due to DRM protection, you can not make the best of M4V videos. As  the problem mentioned above, if you want to make use of the downloaded M4V videos you need to convert DRM protected M4V to MP4 with the aid of M4V to MP4 Converter. <\/p>\n<p>This M4V to MP4 conversion guide gives the easiest way convert DRM protected M4V to MP4 with the M4V to MP4 converting program\u2014<strong>Leawo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/pro\/video-converter.html\">Video Converter<\/a><\/strong>. It  supports to convert M4V to MP4 without DRM protection so as to enable you to  enjoy M4V videos on any media players. In addition, you can also appreciate 3D  video for this video converting tool endows you with the ability to convert 2D  M4V to 3D MP4.  Follow the guide below to convert M4V to MP4 without DRM. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/downloads\/video-converter.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/guides\/windownload.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Full Guide<\/h2>\n<div class=\"clear mb30 clearfix\"> <a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\" href=\"\/images\/article\/drm-removal\/m4v-video-converter-import.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgright ml img lazyload\" data-src=\"\/images\/article\/drm-removal\/m4v-video-converter-import-ts.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"step1\"><strong>Load M4V Videos<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Directly drag the videos to this program or import videos by clicking on the <strong>Add Video<\/strong> icon. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear mb30 clearfix\"> <a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\" href=\"\/images\/article\/profile-win\/mp4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgright ml img lazyload\" data-src=\"\/images\/article\/profile-win\/mp4-ts.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"step2\"><strong>Choose MP4 as Output Format<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to <strong>Profile<\/strong> button and in the existed panel pick up MP4 as the output for conversion. Click  on the <strong>Settings<\/strong> button next to <strong>Profile<\/strong> to set video and audio  parameters. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear mb30 clearfix\"> <a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\" href=\"\/images\/article\/drm-removal\/itunes-authorize.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgright ml img lazyload\" data-src=\"\/images\/article\/drm-removal\/itunes-authorize-ts.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"step3\"><strong>Authorize your computer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As your DRM protected M4V files are downloaded from iTunes, you need to authorize your computer to be able to remove DRM protection and convert M4V to other video files. Click convert button on the bottom right and the program would automatically lead you to the authorizing page. Input your ID and password to autorize your computer. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear mb30 clearfix\"> <a class=\"highslide\" onclick=\"return hs.expand(this)\" href=\"\/images\/article\/drm-removal\/convert-m4v-to-mp4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgright ml img lazyload\" data-src=\"\/images\/article\/drm-removal\/convert-m4v-to-mp4-ts.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"step4\"><strong>Convert DRM Protected M4V to MP4<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After you input the ID and password, click <strong>Authorize<\/strong> button and the program will start to convert M4V to MP4. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"imgright pr180\">Video Guide<\/span>Software<\/h2>\n<div class=\"w400 imgright\">\n            <div class=\"lazyload smush-lazyload-video smush-lazyload-youtube\" style=\"--smush-video-aspect-ratio: 400\/300\" data-bg-image=\"url(https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/N5MyKkvsSEY\/hqdefault.jpg)\" ><iframe width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N5MyKkvsSEY?hd=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\"><\/iframe><span class=\"smush-play-btn\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play video\">\n\t\t\t\t<span tabindex=\"0\" class=\"smush-play-btn-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Play<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"w270 imgleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/pro\/video-converter.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/icon\/packages\/video\/li-Video-Converter.jpg\" alt=\"Leawo Video Converter\" class=\"imgleft mrb lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/pro\/video-converter.html\">Video Converter<\/a><\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/guides\/windot.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><br \/>\n              Convert videos to various formats for more convenient enjoyment.<br \/>\n              <span class=\"money-b\">$29.95<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"clear\"><strong>Platfrom:<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/guides\/windot.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> Windows 7\/Vista\/XP<br \/>\n              <span class=\"pl63\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/guides\/macdot.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/pro\/video-converter-pro-mac.html\">null<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/downloads\/video-converter.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/guides\/win-free-trial.jpg\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/video-converter-pro\/purchase.html\">null<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"clear\">Extended Knowledge<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"\/images\/article\/extended-knowledge\/m4v.jpg\" class=\"imgleft mrb lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>M4V<\/strong> is a file container format  used by Apple&#8217;s iTunes application. The M4V file format is a video file format  developed by Apple and is very close to MP4 format. The differences are the  optional Apple&#8217;s DRM copyright protection, and the treatment of AC3 (Dolby  Digital) audio which is not standardized for the MP4 container.Apple uses M4V  files to encode TV episodes, movies, and music videos in the iTunes Store. The  copyright of M4V files may be protected by using Apple&#8217;s FairPlay DRM copyright  protection. <\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&quot;I have downloaded many videos from iTunes which are in M4V format. And now I need to convert iTunes M4V files to non-DRM MP4 files. Is there a smart M4V to MP4 Converter so that I can convert iTunes video &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leawo.com\/knowledge\/m4v-to-mp4.html\">Read more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[40],"class_list":["post-2048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-video-audio-tips","tag-video-converter"],"aioseo_notices":[],"views":1384,"excerpt_185":"&quot;I have downloaded many videos from iTunes which are in M4V format. And now I need to convert iTunes M4V files to non-DRM MP4 files. 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