How to convert AVI to M4V
- Add your .AVI file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .M4V in a few seconds.
- Download your new .M4V file.
What to expect
- Video and audio are re-encoded into an MP4-family container, which is lossy.
- Conversion produces an unprotected file; it does not add FairPlay DRM.
- The container is essentially MP4, so compatibility is close to that of plain MP4.
Frequently asked questions
What does converting AVI to M4V produce?
M4V is an MP4-family container, typically with H.264 video, so the AVI streams are re-encoded to that codec set. The conversion is lossy and its quality follows the target bitrate.
Will the resulting M4V have DRM?
No. Apple's FairPlay DRM is applied only to store purchases; a file converted from your own AVI is unprotected and opens in players such as VLC, QuickTime or Windows Media Player.
Why convert AVI to M4V?
M4V is Apple's video extension for iTunes and the Apple TV app, so it fits playback on Apple devices and apps that expect that container. Internally it is close to MP4.
Where does M4V play?
Non-DRM M4V opens in VLC and QuickTime and on Apple devices. Because the container is MP4-based, a .mp4 target behaves almost identically for wider device support.
