04-17-2012, 04:17 AM
M4V is a file format with DRM copyright protection developed by Apple. To play a protected M4V file, the computer needs to be authorized (using iTunes) with the account that was used to purchase the video. However, if you want to enjoy some downloaded M4V videos on your QuickTime player, you have to convert it to another video format such as MOV, and a M4V to AVI converter should be used helping to suppress the DRM protection and convert DRM protected M4V to AVI format.
There are a variety of video programs which can convert M4V to AVI files. Among them, Leawo M4V to AVI video converter is the best and most easy-to-use software which can be used to convert all types of video files between various formats and especially it can remove the video DRM protection. This article will share a step-by-step guide on converting M4V to AVI format and you can follow it to finish your M4V to AVI converting task.
Step 1: Download and install DRM M4V to AVI converter
This specially designed video converter can convert your M4V files with high compatibilities and good quality. Just download and install it on your computer.
Step 2: Add files to video converter
You can select one of the three ways below to import M4V files:
1. Directly drag and drop the M4V videos you want to add to this app
2. Click Add video button for M4V files addition
3. Apply the feature of Find DRM Files to locate the DRM protected M4V files on your hard drive and then add to the program.
Step 3: Select AVI as the output format
Browsing through the Profile drop-down list, you can choose AVI outputting format preparing for DRM protected M4V video to AVI conversion.
Step 4: Authorize your personal computer
In order to remove M4v DRM protection successfully, you need to authorize your computer to remove DRM encode and convert the files to any format you like. After you click the Convert button on the right bottom, an authorizing window will pop up and you can input your Apple ID and password to authorize your computer to finish the removal process.
Step 5: Start to convert pretected M4V movie to AVI format
Click Convert button to get started the AVI to MP4 conversion. This video program will get into the task right away.
How to tell if a M4V video is protected or not?
Certainly, you can identify protected M4V video by playing it on iTunes for that you need to authorize your computer with Apple account. Also, unprotected M4V files can be recognized as well as played by some other video players by changing the file extension from ". m4v" to ". mp4".