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Convert DRM M4V iTunes Videos to MP4

What is M4V format? M4V format is a video format developed by Apple Inc., and is widely used in iTunes videos, movies, and TV shows. Actually, M4V format is much close to MP4 format.

What the differences between M4V and MP4? The biggest differences between M4V and MP4 are
the optional Apple's DRM copy protection, and the treatment of AC3 (Dolby Digital) audio, which are not standardized for the MP4 container. To play a DRM-protected M4V file, the computer needs to be authorized (using iTunes) with a account that was used to purchase or rent iTunes M4V video.

M4V to MP4? So many people like downloading M4V videos from iTunes library for high quality guaranteed. Unfortunately, the vast majority of media players are not compatible with M4V format but MP4. It would be perfect if we could convert iTunes M4V files to commom MP4 format.

How to Convert DRM-Protected M4V Videos to Plain MP4 Format

The most important thing we need is a good DRM converter to remove the protection. iTunes Video Converter (Mac Version / Windows Version) is a professional M4V video converter tool, which is designed to convert DRM protected iTunes M4V movie purchases and rentals to MP4, MOV, formats in 20X faster speed and with excellent quality. What's more, it is able to keep muti-language subtitles and AC3 5.1 audio track perfectly!

Mac Tutorial — Convert DRM M4V Movies to MP4 Format

Step 1. Add DRM M4V Videos

Launch Tune4mac iTunes Video Converter Platinum, click "Add" button to detect your videos, and your purchased or rented videos will automatically be listed in the popup dialog.

Step 2. Set Output Format as .mp4

Tune4mac DRM Removal provides the following 3 kinds of way to let you convert M4V to M4P:

Choice 1. Tun4mac M4V Converte Pro. enables you to conform iTunes M4V videos to new specifications for playing them back on non-Apple device, such as Samsung Galaxy S5, Sony Xperia Z2, Plex, Roku etc. So, after clicking "Profile", choose the device you have, and select the equivalent MP4 format.

Choice 2. You can convert iTunes M4V videos to same as source for mp4 format. Click Profile -> Same as source -> Same as source for MP4

Choice 3. It is also available to convert the M4V fiels to customized MP4 format, and then set your own parameters. Click Profile -> Common Used Video Formats -> Customized MP4

Step 3. Start DRM M4V to MP4 Conversion

When all preparation has been made, you can click the "Convert" button to start removing DRM protection and converting M4V videos to MP4 format.

Windows Tutorial — Convert DRM M4V Movies to MP4 Format

Step 1. Add iTunes Videos

Launch iTunes M4V Converter Plus Windows, and then add desired iTunes M4V videos to the M4V Converter for Windows by clicking "Add Movies" icon. It supports you to import several videos at a time.

Step 2. Choose Output Format

Select output profile for the type of output video. It is highly recommened to choose "Lossless MP4", which is compatible with most of mobile devices and media players, and is able to keep 100% original video quality.

Step 3. Start iTunes Videos Conversion

Click the whole button on the lower right corner of interface to start removing DRM protection from rented or purchased iTunes M4V videos and converting to plain MP4 format.

Both Tune4mac iTunes Video Converter Platinum and iTunes M4V Converter Plus Windows will show you the converting progress during the M4V conversion. Just a moment, you will get the DRM-free output file in common MP4 format and transfer it to your any available palying device immediately!

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