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.
Files with the .ac3 filename extension refer to the proprietary audio file format Dolby digital AC-3, developed by Dolby Laboratories. The AC-3 format is from the lossy family of audio compression formats. It supports a variety of audio channel configurations and was the first of its kind to support the full surround sound experience. Because of this, the format has been commonly used in the development of motion picture features designed for theaters and in consumer homes through DVDs and surround sound home theater systems. The AC-3 format is one of the supported audio codecs of the ATSC standard ' a set of standards developed for digital television transmission in several affiliated countries.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for M4V to AC3 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 AC3 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 AC3 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 AC-3 audio encoding format supports between one and six channels with frequency ranges from 20 hertz to 20 kilohertz. The format contains frame headers which detail information about the rate of sampling, encoded channels, bit-rate among other details. It also consists of six audio blocks.
Upload your video file in the M4V format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select AC3 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.