Convert M4V to MOV

File Extension M4V
Full Name MPEG-4 Video File Format

M4V files store video data encoded using MPEG-4 standard. M4V format uses copyright protection technology called FairPlay. This solution prevents the file to be opened on unauthorized devices.

File Extension MOV
Full Name Apple QuickTime Digital Movie Format

Files with the .MOV extension contain one or multiple multimedia files, saved in a standard created by Apple, compatible with both MacOS and Windows. MOV files contain tracks that can be coded using various codecs – they use MPEG-4 by default.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "M4V") to another (referred to as "MOV"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, M4V file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format M4V to format MOV becomes essential.

So, how can we perform M4V to MOV file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format M4V and transforming it into format MOV. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of M4V to MOV converters.

Conversion from M4V to MOV

How to convert the M4V file to MOV?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of M4V to MOV. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the M4V file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file M4V, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the M4V file to the application
  • Select the output format of the MOV file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file MOV on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted MOV file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.