Convert M4V to MP4
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 MP4
- 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 MP4 files
Save each file individually or grab them all at once. Done.
Why convert M4V to MP4?
M4V is Apple's iTunes video variant of MP4 — non-DRM files (home videos, podcasts, third-party exports) convert cleanly to standard MP4 for wider compatibility outside the Apple ecosystem.
M4V vs MP4 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. MP4 is the universal video format — plays on every device, browser and platform without extra codecs.
| Property | M4V | MP4 |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .m4v | .mp4 |
| Full name | Apple iTunes Video | MPEG-4 Part 14 |
| First released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Developed by | Apple | ISO/IEC JTC 1 |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | movies, TV shows and podcasts from the iTunes/Apple TV ecosystem | video sharing, streaming and playback on any device |
M4V to MP4 — frequently asked questions
Is this M4V to MP4 converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermarks and no daily limits.
Will I lose quality converting to MP4?
MP4 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. This works only for non-DRM M4V files, such as home videos, podcasts, or exports from third-party apps.
Is the conversion private?
Video conversion runs on our servers with ffmpeg — your file is deleted immediately and never stored.