MP4 to M4V Converter
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Convert MP4 to M4V online
Use this MP4 to M4V converter to turn MP4 files into M4V right in your browser — ideal for playback, streaming and sharing. M4V is valued for being good for moving images, while MP4 comes with a tradeoff: lossy compression.
When should you convert MP4 to M4V?
- To get M4V's built-in advantage: good for moving images
- To move past MP4's common limitation: lossy compression
- To open your files in apps that prefer M4V
- To share M4V files more easily
About MP4 and M4V files
MP4 video
Strengths
- plays almost everywhere
- good quality-to-size
- widely supported
Limitations
- lossy compression
- less flexible than MKV
M4V video
Strengths
- good for moving images
Limitations
- compatibility varies by device
MP4 vs M4V
| Format | MP4 | M4V |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | — |
| Transparency | — | — |
| Best for | streaming and sharing and playback on any device | playback and streaming |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is this MP4 to M4V converter free?
- Yes. You can convert MP4 to M4V online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — no installs and no account required.
- Why convert to M4V instead of staying with MP4?
- M4V is known for being good for moving images — that's what you gain by converting instead of keeping the MP4 file.
- Are my files safe?
- Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.
- Can I convert multiple MP4 files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.