.M4V File Extension

iTunes Video File

Developer Apple
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What is an M4V 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.

More Information

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."

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Programs that open M4V files

Windows
File Viewer Plus  —  Get it from Microsoft
Free+
Microsoft Media Player
Included with OS
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Included with OS
Apple iTunes  —  Discontinued
Free
Nullsoft Winamp
Free
Corel VideoStudio 2023
Free Trial
Media Player Classic
Free
VideoLAN VLC media player
Free
PCF Miro
Free
Mac
Apple iTunes  —  Discontinued
Free
Apple QuickTime Player
Included with OS
Eltima Elmedia Player
Free+
ShedWorx Smart Converter
Free Trial
VideoLAN VLC media player
Free
PCF Miro
Free
Linux
VideoLAN VLC media player
Free
PCF Miro
Free
Web
File Helper
Free
Google Drive
Free+
iOS
Apple Music
Included with OS
VideoLAN VLC for Mobile
Free
PentaLoop PlayerXtreme Media Player
Free+

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