Convert M4V to MOV
Free and instant — your M4V files are processed securely on our servers and deleted right after conversion. Nothing is stored.
How to convert M4V to MOV
- Step 01
Add your M4V files
Drop them into the box above or click to browse. You can add several files at once.
- Step 02
Conversion starts instantly
Your file is sent to our servers, converted and deleted right away — no sign-up, no queue, no waiting.
- Step 03
Download your MOV files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert M4V to MOV?
Need a non-DRM M4V in Final Cut Pro or iMovie as a standard editing format? Converting to MOV wraps it in Apple's native editing container instead of the iTunes-specific M4V wrapper.
M4V vs MOV at a glance
M4V is Apple's variant of MP4 for iTunes video — same codecs under the hood, but purchased movies and shows are usually locked with FairPlay DRM. MOV is Apple's native video container — high quality from iOS and macOS apps, but rarely supported outside the Apple ecosystem.
| Property | M4V | MOV |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .m4v | .mov |
| Full name | Apple iTunes Video | QuickTime Movie |
| First released | 2005 | 1991 |
| Developed by | Apple | Apple |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | movies, TV shows and podcasts from the iTunes/Apple TV ecosystem | video from iPhones, Macs and Apple cameras |
M4V to MOV — frequently asked questions
Is this M4V to MOV converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Will I lose quality converting to MOV?
MOV uses lossy compression, so the image is re-encoded at high quality (92%). For photos the difference is practically invisible; for text-heavy graphics or logos, a lossless format like PNG preserves sharp edges better.
Will this work on a movie I bought or rented from iTunes?
No — purchased and rented iTunes videos are protected with Apple's FairPlay DRM, which no converter can legally or technically bypass.
Is the conversion private?
Video conversion runs on our servers with ffmpeg — your file is deleted immediately and never stored.