Convert MPEG-4 Video (Apple) (.m4v) to Android Video (.android-video) online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration.
Upload your .m4v file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.
Click Convert and download your .mp4 file when it's ready.
M4V is Apple's video format, essentially MP4 with optional FairPlay DRM, designed for iTunes and Apple TV playback. Android Video is an H.264-encoded MP4 preset optimized for Android smartphones and tablets at 720p resolution. Converting M4V to Android Video repackages the content with encoding parameters specifically tuned for Android's hardware decoders, ensuring smooth playback across Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, OnePlus, and other Android devices.
While DRM-free M4V files can technically play on Android (they are just MP4 files), the encoding settings may not be optimal for Android's hardware video decoders. The Android Video preset uses H.264 Baseline or Main profile at 720p with parameters specifically matched to Android's MediaCodec API, ensuring hardware-accelerated playback with minimal battery drain even on mid-range devices.
FFmpeg transcodes the M4V's H.264 video to H.264 Main Profile Level 3.1 at 720p (1280x720), which is universally supported by Android's hardware decoders. The video bitrate is set to 2-4 Mbps for a balance between quality and file size. Audio is transcoded to AAC-LC at 128-192 kbps stereo. The output MP4 uses a faststart atom arrangement (moov atom at the beginning) for efficient streaming and progressive playback on Android.
At 720p, the output provides crisp, detailed video on most Android phone screens (which typically range from 5-7 inches). Battery-friendly hardware decoding means smooth playback without frame drops. If the original M4V was 1080p or 4K, the downscale to 720p reduces file size by 50-75% with minimal perceived quality loss on phone-sized screens.
| Device | M4V | Android Video |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Native | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Native | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No |
Resolution: 1920x1080
Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps
H.264 recommended for fast processing
Resolution: 1080x1080
Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps
Square or 9:16 for Reels
Resolution: 1080x1920
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 5 Mbps
Under 140s, 512MB max
Resolution: 960x540
Bitrate: 2 Mbps
16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
M4V to Android Video conversion ensures Apple-origin content plays flawlessly on Android devices. The 720p H.264 preset is specifically tuned for Android hardware decoders, delivering the best balance of quality, compatibility, and battery efficiency.
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| Funktion | M4V | Android Video |
|---|---|---|
| Fullstandigt namn | iTunes Video | Android Compatible Video |
| Filandelse | .m4v | .mp4 |
| Bast for | Apple ecosystem | Android optimized |