8 Best M4V Converter - Convert M4V to MP4 on Mac/Windows

Why do we need to convert M4V to MP4, AVI or other formats? It could be that your device does not support M4V. Apart from that, here is another reason - because M4V, the general video type used in iTunes, cannot be enjoyed flexibly due to the DRM protection.


Hence, in this article, we will introduce several M4V to MP4 converter to convert M4V video files to MP4 and other formats, no matter it's DRM-protected or not.

Part 1. Free M4V Converter to Convert DRM-free Videos

Part 2. M4V to MP4 Converter on Mac/Windows to Remove DRM

Part 1. Free M4V Converter to Convert DRM-free Videos

It seems that free M4V video converter is a nice choice that you can conduct the file format conversion without paying a dim. As long as the M4V video is DRM-free, then you can use it to change M4V to MP4.


#1 Convert.Files

Convert.Files is truly a convenient converter that you just need to import your M4V video or just copy and paste the URL of the M4V videos. And then the mission is ready to start.


Step 1. Import the M4V videos that you want to convert.


Step 2. Set the output type as the type other than M4V, like set it as MP4.


Step 3. If you want to share the output video, you can tick on the option of "Send a download link to my email" and you can go to your e-mail to check the share link.


Step 4. Click on "Convert" and wait for the completion of converting an M4V to MP4.


convert files converter


#2 HandBrake

The interface of HandBrake is less simple than other apps, but it is still not difficult to use to convert the M4V file to MP4. Also, the DRM-protected M4V videos cannot be converted with this M4V file converter.


Step 1. Install HandBrake on your PC and launch it.


Step 2. From the "Source" option, select and import the M4V video.


Step 3. Then set the destination where you want to save your converted video.


Step 4. Then go "Format" under "Output Settings" section to set the output format.


Step 5. Finally, click on "Start" to convert .M4V.


#3 Freemake Video Converter

Freemake Video Converter is another popular but free M4V converter. Even if no need any payment is required, it does a great job in converting DRM-free M4V to MP4 videos. Additionally, the steps are also easy to follow.


Step 1. Download and install Freemake M4V converter on your PC.


Step 2. Click on "+ Video" button to add the target M4V video. (Or you can just drag the video to the interface.)

select to mp3 format


Step 3. Select the output format. We take "MP4" as an example in this case.

select the output format


Step 4. Customize extra detailed settings as you like.

customize other output settings


Step 5. Click on "Convert" button to start to convert M4V.

start to convert m4v to mp3



Part 2. M4V to MP4 Converter on Mac/ Windows to Remove DRM

To remove DRM protection from videos (iTunes) and convert M4V to MP4 Mac and Windows, AVI and more, you need to pay for this feature. So far there is no freeware to help. Thus, here I'll introduce the best 5 M4V Converters for you.


#1 DRmare M4V Converter

First, please let me introduce our top pick - DRmare M4V Converter, with a cost-effective price, allows you to convert not only M4V videos but also other types of videos without any quality loss. Besides, it is so efficient that you don't need to spend a lot of time waiting. Last but not least, as for DRM removal, stubborn DRM protection would be removed along with conversion, like removing DRM from iTunes movie.


download for win download for mac


Price: $44.95

Support Formats: (HD, Web, General) MP4, M4V, AVI, WMV, MKV, MOV, MPG, ASF, 3GP, 4K, HEVC, DivX, WebM, FLV, OGV and more


How to Use DRmare to Convert M4V to .MP4/.AVI?


Step 1. Download and install DRmare M4V Converter.

add drm files or load itunes library


Step 2. Launch it and drag the M4V videos to the interface.

adjust the output format settings


Step 3. Set the preferred output types and other details.


Step 4. Click on "Convert" to start.

start to convert drm videos


Step 5. Finally, preview the converted history and enjoy the output videos.

check drm-free converted history


download for win download for mac


#2 Prof. DRM Video Converter

Prof. DRM Video Converter is budget-friendly. Its price is relatively lower even though its functions are not as abundant as other M4V to MP4 converters, which means it only supports 2 file formats: M4V and MP4.


But if you merely want to convert M4V files, Prof. DRM Video Converter can satisfy you. Alongside, you can enjoy a 50X faster speed of DRM removal, which is really efficient in converting iTunes movies to MP4.


download on Win    download on Mac


Price: $29.95

Support Format: MP4, M4V (iTunes TV show and movie)


Note: before the start, you will be asked to sign in your Apple ID to authorize your PC for the proceeding progress. 

authorize this computer with apple id and password


Step 1. Click on "Add Files" button to add M4V videos you want to convert.

add drm-ed videos to leawo prof


Step 2. Choose the tracks and subtitle that you prefer.

edit or delete video files


Step 3. Set the path where you want to save the converted files.

select a location to save file


Step 4. Click on "Convert" to start.


Step 5. Go "Converted" section to check the converted videos.

convert drm-protected videos to mp4


download on Win    download on Mac


#3 Movavi Video Converter

In this list, the third place goes to Movavi Video Converter, which is also an outstanding M4V converter to help you convert your M4V videos to other types such as MP4, AVI, WMV, MOV, MP3, etc. Surprisingly, such a converter can even help you convert your VOB DVD files into other videos formats, which is really awesome!


Price: $49.99


#4 Wondershare UniConverter

The 4th comes with Wondershare UniConverter. As for its design, each function is marked clearly. What's more, its operating is relatively more advanced than other converters, which make it seem to be more professional. Furthermore, you can enjoy a 30X faster converting speed with more than 1,000 types supported.


Plus, you can use it as a video editor to enhance or edit your videos. More importantly, you can discover the potential functions that you can make GIF or cast a video to TV with this terrific M4V Converter.

wondershare uniconverter


Price: $59.95


#5 Allavsoft

Lastly, let's come to the multifunctional Allavsoft - a powerful video software that can assist you to download movies from 100+ video sharing sites! With this amazing feature, you can not only convert M4V file format but also can extract audio from a video.


The most attracting point is that you can make a conversing simultaneously when you are watching a movie. Such a fascinating M4V Converter!


Price: $59.95


3 Steps to Convert MV4 to Other Types with Allavsoft


Step 1. Import the video you want to convert.


Step 2. Set the output quality and target format.


Step 3. Click on the "Convert" with a downward arrow icon.

allavsoft converter



The Bottom Line

Are these M4V Converts dazzling you? It's OK. You can choose free or professional converters according to your particular situation. What we want to do is showing you the most practical tools to help you smoothly convert M4V to MP4.


These are all the M4V converter in this post. If you have other choices, please leave us a comment! And stay tuned for the next update!


Last Updated: May 31, 2019

Author: Elio G. M  /     

A smartphone geek who perseveres in generating esay-to-follow solutions to various Android and iPhone issues.


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