Convert iTunes M4V to MP4

The videos that are played in iTunes are generally in M4V format. This video format is created by Apple for encoding videos, music files as well as TV shows. This format is supported on all the Apple devices. And if you want to play them on other device, excluding the apple products, you would not be able to play them, even if you have purchased iTunes videos. You may be thinking, why the video is played easily on Apple products and you are unable to play the same video on other products. This is because the M4V format is DRM protected, so it can only be played on apple products.

What is DRM protected?

DRM generally stand for Digital rights management. It is generally a set of access control technologies, including the copy protection. In order to control the use of digital content and devices used by hardware and software manufacturers, publishers, copyright holders, and individuals with the intent. When the DRM protection is use in any music, video or any other file then that digital content can neither be played on other devices nor can be copied to other devices.

How to remove the DRM protection?

If you want to play the M4V files on devices other than Apple products, then this is possible by converting it to other formats. While doing so you should keep in mind that there are many formats that are not easily supported on other devices or media player. You should convert it in such a format that is globally recognized and at the same time supported by all the devices and media player. MP4 file format is used globally and is supported on all the media player. So you can convert it into MP4 format.

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How to convert M4V to MP4?

To convert the M4V file into MP4, this is possible with the help of DRM Media Converter. It is professional application to remove the DRM protection from M4V files and convert it into MP4 file format. You can even use this application to convert the any video or audio files into other popular file format and that too in an easy way.

To get more knowledge on this: Steps to convert iTunes M4V to MP4