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iTunes Video File

Extension	.m4v
Category	🔵 video
Programs	🔵 Apple iTunes 🔵 VLC Media Player
Main program	🔵 Apple QuickTime Player
Description	🔵 .mv (MPEG- Video File) The .mv format is a video file format developed by Apple. It is very similar to the .mp format, as it is based on the MPEG- codecThe primary difference is that MV files may optionally be protected by DRM copy protection. Apple uses this format primarily in iTunes Store for video files, including movies, TV shows, and music videos. MV files can be played on Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, and iPods, as well as on PCs using iTunes or other compatible software.
Technical details	🔵 The `.m4v` format is an Apple-developed video container with these features: - MP4 Similarity: Closely related to MP4, but M4V may include Apple's FairPlay DRM. - Video Codec: Typically uses H.264 for high-quality, low-bitrate video, suitable for HD. - Audio Codec: Primarily encodes audio with AAC, also supports codecs like AC3. - DRM Protection: M4V files from iTunes often have DRM, restricting use to authorized Apple devices/accounts. - Compatibility: Non-DRM M4V files are broadly compatible; DRM-restricted files limited to Apple software/devices. - File Conversion: Convertible to formats like MP4, complicated by DRM if present. - Subtitles/Closed Captions: Supports accessibility and multilingual needs. - Streaming: Well-suited for streaming, especially in Apple's ecosystem. - Metadata Support: Includes metadata for media library organization in applications like iTunes. - iTunes/Apple TV Usage: Commonly used for media in iTunes Store, optimized for Apple devices including Apple TV. - Aspect Ratio/Resolution: Supports various aspect ratios and resolutions for standard and HD video content. `.m4v` is notable for its use in Apple's digital media platforms, leveraging efficient codecs and features like DRM and subtitles, making it ideal for Apple-centric video distribution and playback.
Developer	🔵 Apple
MIME type	🔵 video/x-m4v

MPEG-4 Audio Layer

Extension	.m4a
Category	🔵 audio
Programs	🔵 Microsoft Windows Media Player 🔵 VLC media player 🔵 MPlayer 🔵 Amarok 🔵 Winamp 🔵 Apple QuickTime Player 🔵 Apple iTunes
Description	🔵 M4A stands for MPEG A Audio. It is a type of audio file that is encoded using Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) or Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC).M4A was developed to help store a variety of file types, such as audiobooks, podcasts, and songs. Additionally, it is considered a superior alternative to MP3. Some of the benefits of using M4A include: - Easy editing and transfer of M4A files due to their unprotected audio file format. - M4A files come with enhancements that improve sound quality.
Technical details	🔵 How to create and how to open an M4A file? You can create and open an M4A file in many ways. The simplest way is to use an Apple voice recorder or convert another audio format into M4A. There are several programs and applications out there that support the playback of M4A files. Some of them are Winamp, VLC Media Player, Windows Media Player, and QuickTime. Other programs that can open M4A files include Microsoft Zune, Elmedia Player (for Mac users), Apple iTunes, Rhythmbox (for Linux users), and iPad. Which other formats M4A can be converted into and why? M4A files may be a strong competitor to the MP3 file format. However, this type of digital audio file format has many disadvantages, such as being recognized as a data file instead of a media or document and having low compatibility with some devices. Therefore, here are some of the other formats or alternatives to the M4A file format: MP3 WAV OGG FLAC One major reason why you might need to convert your M4A file is because it is a file extension, which means that only specific applications can open it. MP3 is supported by almost any device. You may also want to convert it to AAC because it produces better sound quality, even at low bitrates.
Developer	🔵 Apple
MIME type	🔵 audio/mpeg