Convert M4V to MP4

M4V is a Video- File format that is used by Apple was developed and mainly from its program "iTunes" is used. The files are often provided with DRM (digital rights management) protection in order to protect the corresponding films, music videos or TV episodes from copyright infringements. The free program "SUPER", which supports almost all video and audio formats, can be used to convert M4V files. However, you have to keep in mind that you can only convert M4V files that are not copyright protected.

Prepare to convert - install SUPER correctly

To convert M4V files, you need to get the free one software Download SUPER.

1. Open the downloaded file with a double click.
2. Select "German" as the installation language and click "OK".
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3. Skip the welcome screen by clicking on "Next".


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4. Accept the license agreement and then click "Next" twice in a row.
5. You can then optionally install the "Babylon Translator". Although this is suggested by the program, it is generally not recommended so that you do not slow down your system with additional software that you do not absolutely need. If you do not want the program, click on "Decline", otherwise on "Agree".
6. Then select the location where you want to have SUPER installed. You can also accept the default setting. Then click on "Next".
7. Optionally, enter a different name for SUPER in the start menu folder and continue by clicking on "Next".
8. You can now optionally create a desktop shortcut by ticking the box. Then click on "Next" again.
9. The installation wizard now wants to install the "Linkury Smartbar", which is not recommended. Uncheck the box to prevent installation and then click "Next".
10. Start the installation by clicking on "Install".
11. As soon as the installation is finished, click on "Next" and then on "Finish".

Use SUPER - convert M4V to MP4

Once you have SUPER installed, you can start converting to MP4 format.

1. If you haven't already opened the program, do so now.
2. If this is your first time using SUPER, set the output folder for the converted files. To do this, click in the program on your right mouse button and then on the item "Output File Saving Management". Alternatively, you can also press the key combination CTRL + O. Now you can either specify that the file should always be saved in the same folder as the file to be converted (set by default) or specify a standard folder. For the latter, uncheck "Save Each Output ..." and then select any folder. Finally click on "Save Changes".
3. To convert your M4V file, you can simply do it with your mouse drag it into the program. Alternatively, you can press the key combination CTRL + A and then select the file.
4. Then select at the top left under “1. Select the Output “the output format" MP4 ". Then SUPER adjusts the video and AudioCodecs automatically to MP4 format. These would then be "H.264 / AVC" (video codec) and "AAC LC" (audio codec).
5. Below that you can select the output resolution in the green area for "Video Scale Size". If you click on "More", you get more options. Select your desired resolution or accept the suggested resolution.
6. Optionally, you can also adjust the aspect ratio ("Aspect"), the refresh rate ("Frame / Sec") and the bit rate. However, the preset values ​​are generally well chosen.
7. In the blue area under "Bitrate", select at least the value "128" so that you have good sound quality.
8. Optionally, you can activate the item "DirectShow Decode" at the top right. This will make the graphic card used when converting. This can lead to program crashes, but it also saves you considerable time.
9. As soon as you have completed the settings, click on "Encode" in the lower left corner. Then SUPER starts converting. This can take some time, depending on the size of the file. In the middle under the red area you can watch the progress.