M4V is a file format developed by Apple for the iTunes store's content and is very similar to the MP4 file extension. M4V is supported exclusively by Apple devices. Other video formats like MP4 and MOV can be converted to M4V in order to run on Apple devices. The most common difference between the M4V and MP4 formats is that M4V offers DRM-Copyright Protection which prevents the copyright of media content. To play a DRM-protected M4V file the computer needs authorization by opening the iTunes account used for buying the media file. However, if the files are not protected by DRM, the user can just rename the file extension from M4V to MP4 in order for it to be recognized by non-apple devices.
The advanced audio coding audio format or AAC format for short is a standardized audio encoding format designed to succeed the popularized mp3 format. It is the result of the collaborative efforts of several companies including bell labs, Nokia, and Sony among others. It was initially released in 1997 as part of the lossy digital audio compression family of audio encoding formats. AAC enjoys a wealth of native compatibility and support by different platforms, hardware, and software applications including video game consoles such as the PlayStation 3, Nintendo DSi, and platforms such as Android, and YouTube. Today even diverse hardware such as in dash car audio players have native support for the format.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for M4V to AAC conversions, preserving clarity while trimming file size. Finished audio streams instantly across phones, tablets, desktops, and modern browsers without extra tweaks.
Upload M4V files from desktop, tablet, or cloud storage, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized AAC results on any device you rely on.
Process up to 5 files sized 1000 MB per batch without splitting queues manually. Mixed-format uploads convert together, producing consistent AAC audio with dependable progress tracking.
The M4V makes use of both the H.264 and MPEG-4 video codecs. It is similar to the MP4 file format and its structure is based on the QuickTime media file format. M4V files use M4V extension similar to how extensions are used in MP4 file formats. The audio encoding in M4V is also the same as MP4 files and features lossless encoding, scalable lossless coding, MP3, MP2, MP1, CELP, HVXC, TWINVQ, TTSI (Text to Speech Interface) and SAOL (Structured Audio Orchestra Language).
The AAC supports stereo playback at a maximum and acceptably modest 96 kilobits per second. Sample frequencies can range from 8 to 96 kilo hertz, and maximum number of supported channels is 48. Resulting AAC file sizes are typically smaller in comparison with those of its closest rival format mp3.
Upload your video file in the M4V format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select AAC as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted audio file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.