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.M4V File Extension

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File Type iTunes Video File
Popularity 4 stars  Common
Category Video Files
File Description MPEG-4 file extension used for videos downloaded from the Apple iTunes store; includes TV episodes, full-length movies, and music videos; similar to an .MP4 file, but may be copy-protected using Apple's FairPlay DRM copyright protection.

To play a protected M4V file, your computer must be authorized (using iTunes) with the account that was used to purchase the video.

Unprotected M4V files may be recognized and played by other video players by changing the file extension from ".m4v" to ".mp4."
Program(s) that open m4v files
Mac OS Mac OS Apple iTunes
Apple QuickTime Player
RealNetworks RealPlayer
VideoLAN VLC media player
Miro
Windows Windows Apple iTunes
Apple QuickTime Player
RealNetworks RealPlayer
Media Player Classic
VideoLAN VLC media player
Miro
Linux Linux VideoLAN VLC media player
Miro
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Updated 10/27/2009 Star Fix file extension .M4V errors.
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