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M4V File Extension

M4V file extension is created by Apple, also known as iTunes Video File. M4V has been classified as Common File Types. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open M4V files in Apple Music program.



iTunes Video File Type

iTunes Video File Type
Extension .m4v
Developer Apple
Popularity 5.0 (410 Votes)
Mime Type video/x-m4v
Default Program Apple Music
Category Common File Types
Format Binary
Updated 12/1/2024

What is a M4V File Type?

To play a copyrighted M4V file, your computer must be authorized (using iTunes) with the account that was used to buy the video. Unprotected M4V files can be recognized and read by other video players by changing the file extension from .m4v to .mp4.



Free online M4V Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .M4V (iTunes Video File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to M4V, merge, split and compare the M4V files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.



M4V Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the iTunes Video File .M4V File Extensions while opening the .M4V files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open M4V Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for iTunes Video File on your system such as Apple Music.
  2. Associate default Apple Music Apple Music program for *.m4v (iTunes Video File) files.

    Associate M4V Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.M4V (e.g example.m4v) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Apple Music Apple Music program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .m4v files.

    Associate M4V Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.M4V (e.g example.m4v) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Apple Music Apple Music program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Apple Music extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related M4V File Extensions

M4V default file extension is .M4V and other similer related extensions are:



All Platform Software Programs for M4V File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the M4V files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open M4V File on Windows

Software License Developer
ACD Systems ACDSee image. ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows Commercial ACD Systems
Adobe Acrobat image. Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Windows Commercial Adobe
Attractor Mobile Software Codec Packs image. Attractor Mobile Software Codec Packs 1 for Windows Commercial Attractor Mobile Software
Wondershare Filmora image. Wondershare Filmora 9 for Windows Commercial Wondershare
Adobe Flash image. Adobe Flash CC for Windows Commercial Adobe
Apple iTunes image. Apple iTunes 12 for Windows Freeware Apple
Media Player Classic image. Media Player Classic 1 for Windows Open Source Media Player Classic
MOTU MachFive image. MOTU MachFive 000 for Windows Paid MOTU MachFive
Audials One image. Audials One 2018 for Windows Commercial Audials
Apowersoft Phone Manager image. Apowersoft Phone Manager 2 for Windows Freeware Apowersoft
Corel Pinnacle Studio image. Corel Pinnacle Studio 24 for Windows Commercial Corel
CyberLink PowerDirector image. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Windows Commercial CyberLink
Apple QuickTime Player image. Apple QuickTime Player 10 for Windows Freeware Apple
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud image. RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for Windows Freeware RealNetworks
ShedWorx Smart Converter image. ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for Windows Commercial ShedWorx
Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate image. Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate 9 for Windows Commercial Aiseesoft
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate image. Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for Windows Commercial Xilisoft
Corel VideoStudio image. Corel VideoStudio 2020 for Windows Commercial Corel
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Windows Open Source VideoLAN
Nullsoft Winamp image. Nullsoft Winamp 5 for Windows Freeware Nullsoft
Microsoft Windows Media Player image. Microsoft Windows Media Player 12 for Windows Bundled Microsoft
Avid Xpress image. Avid Xpress 5 for Windows Commercial Avid

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen M4V File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Adobe Acrobat image. Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for MacOs Commercial Adobe
Eltima Elmedia Player image. Eltima Elmedia Player 6 for MacOs Freeware Eltima
Wondershare Filmora image. Wondershare Filmora 9 for MacOs Commercial Wondershare
Adobe Flash image. Adobe Flash CC for MacOs Commercial Adobe
Apple iTunes image. Apple iTunes 12 for MacOs Freeware Apple
MOTU MachFive image. MOTU MachFive 000 for MacOs Paid MOTU MachFive
CyberLink PowerDirector image. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for MacOs Commercial CyberLink
Apple QuickTime Player image. Apple QuickTime Player 10 for MacOs Freeware Apple
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud image. RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for MacOs Freeware RealNetworks
ShedWorx Smart Converter image. ShedWorx Smart Converter 2 for MacOs Commercial ShedWorx
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate image. Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate 7 for MacOs Commercial Xilisoft
Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac image. Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate for Mac 9 for MacOs Commercial Aiseesoft
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for MacOs Open Source VideoLAN
Nullsoft Winamp image. Nullsoft Winamp 5 for MacOs Freeware Nullsoft
Avid Xpress image. Avid Xpress 5 for MacOs Commercial Avid

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen M4V file on Linux

Software License Developer
Adobe Acrobat image. Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux Commercial Adobe
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Linux Open Source VideoLAN

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen M4V file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen M4V file on iOS

Software License Developer
Apple Music image. Apple Music 000 for iOS Included with OS Apple Music
Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player image. Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player 5 for iOS Freeware Pentaloop
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud image. RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for iOS Freeware RealNetworks
VideoLAN VLC for iOS image. VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2 for iOS Open Source VideoLAN

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen M4V file on Android

Software License Developer
Apowersoft Phone Manager image. Apowersoft Phone Manager 2 for Android Freeware Apowersoft
CyberLink PowerDirector image. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 for Android Commercial CyberLink
RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud image. RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud 16 for Android Freeware RealNetworks

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

M4V file extension icon image.About M4V - iTunes Video File

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Updated 12/1/2024


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