This post from MiniTool MovieMaker (a free Windows movie maker) will give you a brief introduction to the M4V file format and 3 quick ways to merge M4V files.
What Is an M4V File
Before learning how to merge M4V files, let’s first have a general understanding of the M4V file format.
M4V is a container video format developed by Apple that is very similar to the MP4 format. You’ll most often find these types of files used in movies, TV shows, and music videos downloaded through the iTunes Store. So, an M4V file is also called an iTunes video file.
The main difference between M4V and MP4 is that some M4V files may be copyright-protected by Apple FairPlay DRM. Therefore, users cannot play such M4V files without authorization.
How to Merge M4V Files
Many people want to join their M4V videos together for better sharing. Then, how to merge M4V files? So, below we will introduce 3 simple and effective M4V mergers and detailed steps on how to combine M4V files easily.
Way 1: VLC
VLC media player is a free and open-source multimedia player and framework that can play most multimedia files and various streaming protocols. This program is available for desktop operating systems and mobile platforms, such as Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
In addition to playing videos and audio files, VLC can serve as a video converter and editor that allows you to transcode videos and edit videos with some basic editing features. If you want to merge multiple M4V files into one, VLC is a good solution
Step 1. Download VLC on your Windows PC or Mac computer.
Step 2. Open this M4V merger, click Media in the menu, and select Open Multiple Files from the drop-down list.
Step 3. Go to the File tab in the popup window, and click +Add to import your M4V files. Then, open the Play drop-down list button at the bottom and choose Convert from the options to open the Convert window.
Step 4. Select a profile to save your video and click the Start button to start merging M4V videos.
Way 2: MiniTool MovieMaker
If you want to edit M4V files (without DRM copy protection) before merging them, you can try MiniTool MovieMaker, an easy-to-use and feature-rich video editor without watermarks.
Before importing M4V files, you need to change the .m4v file extension to .mp4 because MiniTool MovieMaker does not support the M4V container format. M4V files typically use the H. 264 codec accepted by MiniTool MovieMaker. Therefore, you can change the file extension and MiniTool MovieMaker can recognize your M4V files.
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Step 1. Launch MiniTool MovieMaker after the installation and close the promotion window to enter the main UI.
Step 2. Click the Import Media Files button to open multiple M4V ( MP4) files.
Step 3. Select the first video, press the Shift key, and click the last clip to choose all of these clips, then drag them to the timeline.
Step 4. Adjust the clip’s order by dragging and dropping them on the timeline. Then, you can edit the clips with the following tools.
- Trim video to remove unwanted parts at the beginning or end of the clip.
- Crop video to eliminate unwanted outer areas of the clip.
- Use filters to adjust the tone and mood of your footage.
- Add a transition between any two clips.
- Spice up your clips with animated stickers.
- Select the aspect ratio for your video.
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Step 5. Click Export to open the Export window, customize the output settings, and click Export to start rendering your video.
Way 3: Clideo
If you want to merge M4V files without installing software, try an online M4V merger – Clideo. Here’s how to merge M4V files using Clideo.
Step 1. Visit the Clideo website and click on the Merge option on the home page.
Step 2. Click the Choose files button to import your M4V files.
Step 3. After loading, select an aspect ratio for your final video.
Step 4. Select the output format and click the Export button.
Conclusion
It’s simple to merge M4V files. Now, it’s your turn. Select a method and start combining your M4V files into a single video, then share it on social media platforms or send it to friends.