M4V to MP4 Converter

Turn an Apple M4V export into a standard MP4 that any player, editor, or upload form accepts.

100% free
No signup needed
Browser-based

Why use Jupitrr's M4V to MP4 converter?

Instant and lossless

M4V is a near-identical sibling of MP4, so the streams are copied across without re-encoding.

Never uploaded

Your M4V file is converted inside your browser and never leaves your device.

Free, no watermark

No signup, no install, and nothing added to your file.

How it works

Choose a M4V file

Drop a M4V video up to 1 GB onto the converter, or pick it from your device.

Keep MP4 selected

MP4 is already selected. You can switch to another output format if you need one.

Convert and download

The video is converted in your browser. Preview the MP4 file, then download it.

What is a M4V to MP4 converter?

A rename that actually works.

M4V is Apple's variant of the MP4 format, used by Apple TV app downloads, older iTunes exports, and tools like HandBrake. Inside, it holds the same H.264 or HEVC video and AAC audio as an MP4, but some players, Android devices, and upload forms refuse the .m4v extension.

Converting M4V to MP4 copies the video and audio into a standard MP4 container. Nothing is re-encoded, so it finishes in seconds and the quality is identical.

When to reach for it

HandBrake exports

Get a .mp4 from files HandBrake saved as .m4v.

Android and Windows playback

Play Apple-exported videos on non-Apple devices.

Upload forms

Submit a video to sites that only list MP4 as accepted.

Editing handoff

Send footage to editors and tools that expect MP4.

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert M4V movies bought from iTunes?

No. Purchased iTunes and Apple TV movies are protected with FairPlay DRM, which browsers cannot read and this tool cannot remove. Your own exports and DRM-free M4V files convert normally.

Is M4V to MP4 conversion lossless?

Yes. M4V and MP4 hold the same codecs, so the video and audio are copied into the new container without re-encoding.

Can I just rename .m4v to .mp4?

Often it works, but not always: some M4V files carry Apple-specific metadata or chapter tracks that confuse other players. Converting writes a clean, standard MP4.

Is my M4V file uploaded to a server?

No. The M4V file is read and converted by your browser on your device. It is never sent to Jupitrr, and closing or refreshing the tab clears the working files.

Is there a file size limit?

Files up to 1 GB can be converted. Larger files can run out of browser memory, so trim or compress very long recordings first.

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