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Convert M4V to M4A

With our free online converter, you can convert m4v files to m4a as well as a variety of other formats.

Converting your m4v file to m4a is easy with these steps.

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Step 1

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You can select m4v file you want to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or simply drag and drop it onto the page.
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Step 2

Select «to m4a»

Choose m4a or any of the other 200+ supported formats you'd like to convert to.
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Please wait for the conversion to complete, then click on the download button to obtain your converted file in the m4a format.

Converting m4v to m4a

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iTunes Video File

Extension.m4v
Category🔵 video
Programs
🔵 Apple iTunes
🔵 VLC Media Player
Main program🔵 Apple QuickTime Player
Description🔵 .mv (MPEG- Video File) The .mv format is a video file format developed by Apple. It is very similar to the .mp format, as it is based on the MPEG- codecThe primary difference is that MV files may optionally be protected by DRM copy protection. Apple uses this format primarily in iTunes Store for video files, including movies, TV shows, and music videos. MV files can be played on Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, and iPods, as well as on PCs using iTunes or other compatible software.
Technical details🔵 The `.m4v` format is an Apple-developed video container with these features: - **MP4 Similarity**: Closely related to MP4, but M4V may include Apple's FairPlay DRM. - **Video Codec**: Typically uses H.264 for high-quality, low-bitrate video, suitable for HD. - **Audio Codec**: Primarily encodes audio with AAC, also supports codecs like AC3. - **DRM Protection**: M4V files from iTunes often have DRM, restricting use to authorized Apple devices/accounts. - **Compatibility**: Non-DRM M4V files are broadly compatible; DRM-restricted files limited to Apple software/devices. - **File Conversion**: Convertible to formats like MP4, complicated by DRM if present. - **Subtitles/Closed Captions**: Supports accessibility and multilingual needs. - **Streaming**: Well-suited for streaming, especially in Apple's ecosystem. - **Metadata Support**: Includes metadata for media library organization in applications like iTunes. - **iTunes/Apple TV Usage**: Commonly used for media in iTunes Store, optimized for Apple devices including Apple TV. - **Aspect Ratio/Resolution**: Supports various aspect ratios and resolutions for standard and HD video content. `.m4v` is notable for its use in Apple's digital media platforms, leveraging efficient codecs and features like DRM and subtitles, making it ideal for Apple-centric video distribution and playback.
Developer🔵 Apple
MIME type
🔵 video/x-m4v

MPEG-4 Audio Layer

Extension.m4a
Category🔵 audio
Programs
🔵 Microsoft Windows Media Player
🔵 VLC media player
🔵 MPlayer
🔵 Amarok
🔵 Winamp
🔵 Apple QuickTime Player
🔵 Apple iTunes
Description🔵

M4A stands for MPEG A Audio. It is a type of audio file type that is encoded using Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) or Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC).

M4A was developed to help you store a wide range of file types, such as audiobooks, podcasts, and songs. That is in addition to the fact that it is a better competitor to MP3.

Some of the benefits or advantages of using M4A are:

  1. 1. It is easy to edit and transfer M4A files because it is designed to be an unprotected audio file format.
  2. 2. M4A files have additional enhancements that boost the sound quality.
Technical details🔵

How to create and how to open an M4A file

You can create and open an M4A file in many ways. The simplest way is to use an Apple voice recorder or convert another audio format into M4A.

There are several programs and applications out there that support the playback of M4A files. Some of them are Winamp, VLC Media Player, Windows Media Player, and QuickTime. The other programs that open M4A files are Microsoft Zune, Elmedia Player (for Mac users), Apple iTunes, Rhythmbox (for Linux users), and iPad.

Which other formats M4A can be converted into and why

M4A files may be a strong competitor to the MP3 file formats. Yet, this type of digital audio file format has many disadvantages, such as appearing as a data file (instead of a media or document), and low compatibility with some devices.

So, here are some of the other formats or alternatives to the M4A file format:

  1. 1. MP3
  2. 2 WAV
  3. 3. OGG
  4. 4. FLAC

One major reason why you might need to convert your M4A file is because it is a file extension, which means that only specific applications can open it. MP3 is supported by almost any device.

You may also want to convert it to AAC because it produces better sound quality, even at low bitrates.

Developer🔵 Apple
MIME type
🔵 audio/mpeg

FAQ

❓ How do I change m4v to m4a?
To get started, either pick a file you want to convert from m4v and select it or drag and drop it into the conversion tool. Next, select the desired format that you wish to convert your file to. Once you have selected the format, click the "convert" button and wait for the tool to finish converting your file.
⏳ What is the estimated time it will take to convert m4v to m4a?
Typically, image conversions only take a few seconds, so you can expect a speedy conversion when changing m4v to m4a.
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