M4V
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (July 2015) |
| Filename extension |
.m4v |
|---|---|
| Internet media type |
video/x-m4v |
| Developed by | H.264, AAC, and Dolby Digital ) |
| Extended from | iTunes video format |
The M4V
MP4 format. The primary difference is that M4V files may optionally be protected by DRM copy protection
.
Apple uses M4V to encode video files in its iTunes Store. Unauthorized reproduction of M4V files may be prevented using Apple's FairPlay copy protection. A FairPlay-protected M4V file can only be played on a computer authorized (using iTunes) with the account that was used to purchase the video. [1] In QuickTime, M4V videos using FairPlay DRM are identified as "AVC0 Media".
Besides Apple iTunes and the Apple QuickTime Player, M4V files can also be opened and played with
.mp4".[1]
HandBrake-produced M4V files can also be played on the PlayStation 3, with full Dolby Digital 5.1 surround support.
See also
- Comparison of (audio/video) container formats
- List of multimedia (audio/video) codecs
References
- ^ a b c "M4V File Extension". FileInfo.com. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
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