What changes when you convert WMV to M4V?
WMV and M4V are containers, while the video and audio codecs live inside them. Compatible streams may be copied; otherwise they are re-encoded for the selected M4V settings.
- For the widest playback support, check that the selected video and audio codecs are accepted by the device or service that will receive the M4V file.
- Add multiple videos and adjust the available video and audio codec settings before processing.
- Open the finished M4V file and check fine details, layout and compatibility in the app where you plan to use it.
Source formatWhat is a WMV file?
WMV (Windows Media Video) is Microsoft’s video format, once common for Windows clips and PowerPoint. It keeps files small but plays poorly outside Windows - Macs, phones and web browsers often can’t open it, so MP4 is the safer choice for sharing.
How to open a WMV file
WMV plays in Windows Media Player and VLC; on Mac, phones or the web, convert it to MP4 first.
Output formatWhat is a M4V file?
M4V is Apple’s take on the MP4 video container, used by iTunes for films and TV shows. It is almost identical to MP4, but store-bought M4V files can carry DRM copy protection; renaming to .mp4 often works, otherwise a real conversion is needed.
How to open a M4V file
M4V plays in QuickTime, iTunes/Apple TV and VLC; for wider support convert it to MP4.