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Basic information about M4V file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension M4V（*.M4V or *.m4v）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the M4V file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the M4V file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the M4V file with their brief description and a list of programs that support M4V file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the M4V file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the M4V file?
  • How to open a M4V file?
  • What programs do I need to open a M4V file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a M4V file?
  • How to convert M4V files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to M4V file format?


1.Detail information about M4V file extension: iTunes Video File

File type iTunes Video File Category Video Files
Developer Apple File format Binary
Description M4V file is a iTunes Video File developed by Apple. An M4V file is an MPEG-4 file used to store video downloaded from the Apple iTunes store, such as TV episodes, music videos, and full-length movies. It is similar to the .MP4 file, but may be copy-protected using Apple's FairPlay DRM copyright protection.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert M4V files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Apple iTunes
Nullsoft Winamp
Corel VideoStudio Pro X10.5 Ultimate
Media Player Classic
VideoLAN VLC media player
PCF Miro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Apple TV Video Converter
Freemake Video Converter
iPad Video Converter Factory Pro
MediaCell Video Converter
Movavi Video Converter Personal
QuickTime Player
RealPlayer
SUPER
Zune

macOS		 Apple iTunes
Apple QuickTime Player
Eltima Elmedia Player
ShedWorx Smart Converter
VideoLAN VLC media player
PCF Miro
Aimersoft Video Converter
RealPlayer

Linux		 VideoLAN VLC media player
PCF Miro

iOS		 Apple Music
VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2
PentaLoop PlayerXtreme Media Player

Web		 Google Drive



How to convert M4V files to another file format?

There are 32 records in our database eligible for M4V files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve M4V to another files conversion, you may use the option.

M4V to 264 M4V to 3G2 M4V to 3GP M4V to 3GPP
M4V to 3GPP2 M4V to ASF M4V to AVC M4V to AVI
M4V to DIVX M4V to F4V M4V to FLV M4V to H261
M4V to H263 M4V to H264 M4V to M1V M4V to M2T
M4V to M2TS M4V to M2V M4V to MJPG M4V to MKV
M4V to MOV M4V to MP4 M4V to MPEG M4V to MPG
M4V to MPG4 M4V to MT2S M4V to MTS M4V to OGV
M4V to TS M4V to VOB M4V to WMA M4V to WMV


How to convert another files to M4V file format?

There are 32 records in our database eligible for another files to M4V file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to M4V conversion, you may use the option.

MP4 to M4V 3GP to M4V MPG to M4V ASF to M4V
3GPP to M4V OGV to M4V FLV to M4V WMV to M4V
3GPP2 to M4V 264 to M4V AVI to M4V BNK to M4V
MOV to M4V F4V to M4V M1V to M4V XVID to M4V
M2T to M4V TS to M4V JPEG to M4V MT2S to M4V
WVE to M4V DIVX to M4V H261 to M4V 3G2 to M4V
M2TS to M4V MTS to M4V MKV to M4V H264 to M4V
VOB to M4V H263 to M4V MPG4 to M4V MJPG to M4V


Can't open a M4V file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.M4V”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the M4V extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support M4V file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of M4V files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a M4V file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a M4V file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a M4V file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the M4V file is damaged.
  • Whether the M4V file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the M4V file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the M4V file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the M4V file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a M4V file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a M4V file.

If the M4V file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.