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Convert M4V to MP4

M4V is great for Apple TV, iTunes and iPhone video, but MP4 is the better choice for sharing video anywhere — phones, social media, web and TVs. Convert M4V to MP4 in seconds, right in your browser.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

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    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5

    How to convert M4V to MP4

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more M4V files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that MP4 is selected. Use Advanced options for resolution, size or trimming.

    3. 3

      Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

    4. 4

      Your MP4 downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    M4V vs MP4

    M4V and MP4 can hold the same codecs, so in Smart mode the streams are copied — the conversion takes seconds and quality is identical to the original.

    M4VMP4
    Full nameiTunes VideoMPEG-4 Part 14
    TypeVideoVideo
    CompressionLossyLossy
    Developed byAppleMPEG
    Introduced20032001
    Plays on iPhone✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Android◐ Partly / with an app✓ Yes
    Plays on Windows◐ Partly / with an app✓ Yes
    Plays on Mac✓ Yes✓ Yes

    About M4V and MP4

    M4V: M4V is Apple's MP4 variant used for iTunes movies and TV shows. Unprotected M4V files are identical to MP4.

    MP4: MP4 is the universal video format. With H.264 video and AAC audio it plays on every iPhone, Android phone, smart TV, browser, WhatsApp, Instagram and YouTube.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert M4V to MP4 on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your M4V, make sure MP4 is selected and tap Convert. The MP4 file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting M4V to MP4 reduce quality?
    M4V and MP4 can hold the same codecs, so in Smart mode the streams are copied — the conversion takes seconds and quality is identical to the original.
    Is this M4V to MP4 converter free?
    Yes — completely free with no limits on the number of files, no watermark and no account. The site is supported by ads.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it works for private and confidential recordings.

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