How to convert iTunes M4V Videos to MP4 Effectively?

Based on the QuickTime format specification, MP4, published in 2001, is a digital multimedia contain format, which is one of the most popular and universal video format in the digital market. With the unexceptionable compatibility, MP4 is not only used to store videos and audio tracks, but also aims to store subtitles and images. As such, MP4 format can be payable on any portable devices without any obstacles. These are the reasons why MP4 is so ubiquity and widely welcome. But as diametrically opposed to MP4, another similar format, iTunes M4V container format, developed by Apple Inc., is able to be played only on Apple-approved devices or players. The primary difference between M4V and MP4 is that M4V files are optionally encrypted by Apple’s FairPlay DRM technology. Therefore, as an iTunes movie addict, you really would like to convert iTunes videos to MP4 files, which makes it possible to enjoy iTunes videos more convenient and easier, for example, to play iTunes on home theatre system, such as Samsung Smart TV, and to share iTunes movies to social networking site, such as YouTube, and so on. The best solution to get better use of iTunes videos in our daily life is to remove DRM from iTunes movies and TV shows and convert them from M4V to MP4.

Part 1. Things You Need to Know before Converting iTunes M4V to MP4

As we all know, there are a member of iTunes M4V to MP4 converter online, paid or free. And for many of us, we will choose a free one to convert M4V to MP4 especially on the budget. However it may be not that easy to convert iTunes M4V to MP4 by using a free M4V to MP4 online. As one kind of Apple digital media files, iTunes videos all come with FairPlay DRM digital right protection. This copyright protection limits the videos from being played, edited or converted on non-Apple devices. Therefore a common M4V to MP4 Converter which only has the basic converting feature won't work. Generally, for an iTunes DRM M4V video, you need to take a new way to record and save the video to a new MP4 format of video or get a DRM removal software to help you remove DRM completely first before you can convert the M4V to MP4. You may worry that it will take a typically long time. Good news is that there is a better one-stop solution, by using a perfect DRM M4V Converter from DRmare company. It can remove DRM and convert the iTunes videos from M4V to MP4 simultaneously in a 20X faster speed. This is known as the fastest speed by far.

Part 2. Tutorial to Convert iTunes DRM M4V Files to MP4 Quickly

DRmare M4V Video Converter offers free versions for both PC and Mac, you can download a right version you want to try it out for yourself. I am sure you would be amazed at how well it performs. Here I will use the Mac version to show you how it works. It takes only three steps to remove DRM and convert iTunes DRM videos to regular MP4 files quickly.

Step 1Import your DRM iTunes videos

You can click 'Add Files' button from the bottom left to open a window. Then you will see all the DRM videos which are in your iTunes library and you can select the files you want to convert and press 'ok'. Another way to load the videos is to drag&drop the files from iTunes library directly.

Step 2Specify the output format as MP4

On the bottom left corner of the software, there is also a format option to change the format, please choose the right format as MP4.

Step 3Start to convert iTunes videos to MP4

After all settings are done, you can simply click conversion button, DRmare will convert the videos and remove DRM in a fastest speed. What is more, the software supports batch versions. Normally, it only takes minutes to convert couples of iTunes video files.

Part 3. In Conclusion

If you want to make your iTunes movies and TV shows more compatible and really get rid of Apple’s restriction, DRmare iTunes M4V to MP4 Converter is a better choice. DRmare M4V Converter is specialized in stripping DRM from iTunes videos and converting M4V files to Lossless MP4 format. Apart from MP4 format, it also enables you to convert iTunes videos to other common formats, such as MOV, AVI, MPEG, MWV, etc. With built-in an innovative DRM decryption technology to handle videos in multiple threads at the same time, it can unlock DRM at an unprecedented fast speed 20X faster. Besides, it support lossless output features, that is to say, all audio tracks, subtitles, and AC3 Dobly 5.1 surround can be 100% retained. Finally, you can get the converted lossless MP4 files, which are able to play on any devices at any time no matter where you are.