.M4V File Extension
- Developer by: Apple
- Category: Video Files
- Format: Binary
What are .M4V files and how to open them?
Can't open .M4V file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .M4V file.
What is a .M4V file extension?
.M4V file extension is created by Apple. .M4V has been classified as Video Files. The format of .M4V file is Binary.
.M4V is iTunes Video File
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.
To play a protected M4V file, your computer must be authorized (using iTunes) with the account that was used to purchase the video. Unprotected M4V files may be recognized and played by other video players by changing the file extension from ".m4v" to ".mp4."
List of all softwares that can open the iTunes Video File
| Windows | | File Viewer Plus | | Microsoft Windows Media Player | | Apple iTunes | | Nullsoft Winamp | | Corel VideoStudio 2018 | | Media Player Classic | | VideoLAN VLC media player | | PCF Miro | |
| Mac | | Apple iTunes | | Apple QuickTime Player | | Eltima Elmedia Player | | ShedWorx Smart Converter | | VideoLAN VLC media player | | PCF Miro | |
| Linux | | VideoLAN VLC media player | | PCF Miro | |
| iOS | | Apple Music | | VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2 | | PentaLoop PlayerXtreme Media Player | |