How to convert M4V to 3GP for cell phones on snow leopard?
What’s M4V?
M4V is a standard file format for videos for iPods and iTunes developed by Apple. It is based on the MPEG-4 AVC video codec. It is used for films, TV programs and Music Videos in the iTunes Store.
Except that QuickTime Player can open and play M4V files even if they are encrypted with FairPlay, other players have no access to play DRM protected M4V files. Even directly loading unprotected M4V files from iTunes to cell phones becomes a mission impossible. Many Mac users try to find out free software to help them to convert iTunes M4V to enjoy M4V files on mobiles, such as well known Motorola, Samsung, LG, Siemens, Panasonic, on Mac OS X and snow leopard
M4V to 3GP Mac converter converts iTunes/QuickTime M4V files to 3GP to load/play M4V videos on popular mobile phones on Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, v10.5 Leopard
Mac M4V to 3GP converter does not only play the role of being a great converter but also a fabulous editor. It contains codec to easily convert M4V format to 3gp at a high speed without losing a substantial amount of quality.
Secondly, load video files by hitting Add File...button; this brings up a window where you can choose the video already stored in your computer. You can load only audio file or only video files and can load as many as you like.
Thirdly, convert video
You need to set the output format for the video to convert to, you can choose 3GP or 3G2 in this case, and you can select it in the drop down list next to Profile on the bottom of the panel.
After you think you are happy with everything, hit Convert to start the conversion process.
Optional step
If you have specific requirement on the output video, please hit Setting, which opens a video edit window, you can tweak the resolution, frame rate, bit rate to exactly let the video fit into your mobile phone.
M4V is a standard file format for videos for iPods and iTunes developed by Apple. It is based on the MPEG-4 AVC video codec. It is used for films, TV programs and Music Videos in the iTunes Store.
- FairPlay DRM protected M4V
To play a protected M4V file, your computer must be authorized (using iTunes) with the account that was used to purchase the video. - Unprotected M4V
Unprotected M4V files may be recognized and played by other supportable video players by changing the file extension from ".m4v" to ".mp4."
Except that QuickTime Player can open and play M4V files even if they are encrypted with FairPlay, other players have no access to play DRM protected M4V files. Even directly loading unprotected M4V files from iTunes to cell phones becomes a mission impossible. Many Mac users try to find out free software to help them to convert iTunes M4V to enjoy M4V files on mobiles, such as well known Motorola, Samsung, LG, Siemens, Panasonic, on Mac OS X and snow leopard
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Download Mac 3GP Converter free trialM4V to 3GP Mac converter converts iTunes/QuickTime M4V files to 3GP to load/play M4V videos on popular mobile phones on Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, v10.5 Leopard
Mac M4V to 3GP converter does not only play the role of being a great converter but also a fabulous editor. It contains codec to easily convert M4V format to 3gp at a high speed without losing a substantial amount of quality.
- Input video formats:
(QuickTime) MOV, (YouTube) FLV, (iPod) MP4, (iTunes) M4V, MKV, AVI, SWF, MPG - Output video formats:
3GP, 3G2, 3GPP, 3GPP2, MPG, MP4, MOV - Input audio formats:
MP3, WMA, M4A, MP2, AAC, AC3, AMR - Output audio formats:
AC3, FLAC, M4A, MKA, MP3, WAV
Secondly, load video files by hitting Add File...button; this brings up a window where you can choose the video already stored in your computer. You can load only audio file or only video files and can load as many as you like.
Thirdly, convert video
You need to set the output format for the video to convert to, you can choose 3GP or 3G2 in this case, and you can select it in the drop down list next to Profile on the bottom of the panel.
After you think you are happy with everything, hit Convert to start the conversion process.
Optional step
If you have specific requirement on the output video, please hit Setting, which opens a video edit window, you can tweak the resolution, frame rate, bit rate to exactly let the video fit into your mobile phone.
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