| File extension | .m4v |
| Category | Video File |
| Description | The M4V file format was developed by Apple. It is very similar to the MP4 file type, with the main difference being that M4V may contain Apple's DRM protection, Fairplay. Video content downloaded from the iTunes store is likely to be in M4V format. If M4V file does have DRM enabled then the iTunes account used to procure the file will need to be authenticated on the computer playing the file. |
| Actions | Convert M4V file View other video file formats |
| Technical Details | The M4V file is a container that allows audio and video. In certain circumstances where Apple's DRM has not be applied to the file, it is possible to play the file from a different unauthenticated computer by amending the file extension from .m4v to .mp4. Additionally m4v provides the functionality to create chapter information which is not possible with MP4. |
| Associated programs | Apple QuickTime Player Apple iTunes VLC Media Player |
| Developed by | Apple |
| MIME type | video/x-m4v |
| Useful links | More Information on M4V Convert M4V file |
Using Video Converter it is possible to convert M4V files to a variety of other formats