iTunes Extras - Everything You Should Know

If you are an iTunes user, you must be familiar with “iTunes Extras” badge since it usually shows up on the introduction page on iTunes. What is the actual meaning of “iTunes Extras” badge? This striking badge stands for unabridged videos and more video details, which exist in DVD or Blueray version videos previously. That is to say, the Extras info is made up with deleted scenes, photo galleries, exclusive interviews, or behind-the-scenes footage, etc. Why so many people would like to watch “iTuens Extras”? The reasons seem that people can have a better understanding of film production, actors and actresses, and more, which gives them the privilege to access some secrets compared to others. If you are the newbie about iTunes Extras, you can read on this article to get more particular knowledge about it.

Part 1. Overview of iTunes Extras

Launched in September 2009, iTunes Extras are the ITE files built-in iTunes movies, which was available to download on Mac and PC and the early Apple TV based on OSX. The earliest version of iTunes Extras was not supported by IOS devices. Until in July of 2014, Apple updated the iTunes again and made it possible to access iTunes Extras on computers with iTunes 11.3 and Apple TV with IOS based TV software 6.2 and IOS 8 or above mobile devices. Though it seems almost all Apple devices have the right to access the iTunes Extras now, please be well noted that iTunes Extras are not available in some countries because of the copyright law and policy in different countries. So please don't be surprised if you can't find videos with iTunes Extras in the country which is not on the list that the Apple iTunes Extras supports.

From that update, you should be equipped with iTunes 12.0.2 or above if you need to download the iTunes videos with Extras that you purchased before July 10, 2014. The iTunes videos with Extras you bought after July 10, 2014 can be accessed easily through multiple devices like IOS, computers and Apple TV.

Part 2. Useful Methods to Watch iTunes Extras

From now on, we all know that iTunes Extras is available for most Apple devices and PC with iTunes installed. Then, how to watch iTunes Extras on these devices, there is a detailed tutorial to give you a hand to handle it. Before you follow the below guide, please make sure you have a good internet connection, otherwise, the iTunes Extras menu will not turn up.

IOS devices

If you have an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, you can watch iTunes Extras in the Video app which is built in IOS. Then you can tap Video app > Choose a movie with iTunes Extras to play > You will see the Extras menu at the bottom of the screen > Finally click it to start to play.

Computers

On a Mac or PC, you can open iTunes and go to the movie section > Double click a movie to play > The Extras menu will show > Then click the Extras menu to play easily.

Apple TV

If you enjoy watching videos on Apple TV, you can select the video you want on an Apple TV> Go to the video introduction page > Select play menu > You will find the Extras menu if the movie comes with Extras info> In the end click the Extras menu to play.

 

Part 3. How to Watch iTunes Extras on Other Protable Devices

Yes, follow the above tutorial, you are easy to watch iTunes Extras on multiple Apple devices. However, since they are encrypted by FairPlay DRM technology, you are only allowed to enjoy iTunes Extras by clicking the menu showing in the iTunes videos. What’s more, the menu may not show from time to time if you don't have a fast and stable internet connection. Therefore, how to get out of dilemma and enjoy the iTunes Extras easier, you can try to remove DRM from iTunes Extras and extract them as ITE files.

DRmare iTunes Video Converter is one of the most professional iTunes Video DRM removals, it is able to strip DRM protection form various iTunes videos , such as iTunes Extras, movies, TV shows, music videos effortlessly. With built-in the latest video decryption algorithm, it can unlock iTunes videos at a fastest ever speed with zero quality loss.

Step 1Import iTunes movies with Extras

You can find the videos on your iTunes movie section first, and then you can drag and drop to import the iTunes videos.

Step 2Select the output format for iTunes videos

You can specify a format you want to convert your iTunes videos with Extras, usually you can select MP4 which is wildly used and is one of the most popular formats.

Step 3Remove DRM from iTunes videos and Extras

Then you can click the conversion button at the bottom right, the videos will be converted to MP4 you specified and the iTunes Extras files will extracted as original format ITE on the same converted folder.