Video

M4V files

Apple’s variant of MP4, used by the Apple TV app and older iTunes downloads. Without copy protection it plays like an MP4.

Made by
Apple
File extension
.m4v
Compression
Container; usually H.264 video
Best for
Video for Apple TV and Apple’s apps
Opens in
Apple’s apps and most players that open MP4
In FileFlip
Opens and saves

Good at

  • Plays well on Apple devices

Not so good at

  • Purchased videos may be copy-protected
  • Less familiar outside Apple’s apps

M4V in FileFlip

FileFlip opens M4V files and saves to M4V.

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