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Convert M4V to WMA - Apple Video to Windows Audio

Extract audio from M4V video files. Play on Windows Media Player and Windows devices.

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Need Audio from Your M4V Videos?

M4V is Apple's video format, commonly used for iTunes content and video recorded on Apple devices. But what if you only need the audio? Maybe it's a music video, a podcast with great audio, or a lecture you want to listen to while commuting.

Converting M4V to WMA extracts just the audio track and packages it in Microsoft's Windows Media Audio format. WMA files play natively on Windows Media Player and integrate seamlessly with the Windows ecosystem. If you're a Windows user who received M4V files from someone with a Mac, this conversion bridges the gap.

How to Convert M4V to WMA

  1. Upload your M4V file - Drag and drop or browse to select your video
  2. Choose WMA as output - Select WMA from the audio format options
  3. Download your audio - Get your extracted audio file ready for Windows

The conversion happens in your browser. No software to install, no accounts to create. Just upload, convert, and download.

M4V vs WMA: Understanding the Formats

These formats serve different purposes and ecosystems:

M4V (Apple Video)

  • Video format developed by Apple
  • Similar to MP4 but with optional DRM for iTunes content
  • Contains both video and audio tracks
  • Best supported on Apple devices and iTunes

WMA (Windows Media Audio)

  • Audio-only format developed by Microsoft
  • Designed for efficient audio compression
  • Native support in Windows Media Player
  • Works well with Windows applications and devices

In our testing, WMA files at 128 kbps sound comparable to MP3 files at similar bitrates while being slightly smaller. For spoken content like podcasts and lectures, WMA handles voice compression particularly well.

When to Use This Conversion

Extracting Music from Video

Have a music video in M4V format? Extract just the audio track to listen without the video eating up your screen and battery. Perfect for building playlists from video content.

Windows-Centric Workflows

If your entire setup runs on Windows - Media Player, Zune, or legacy Windows Mobile devices - WMA integrates more smoothly than other formats. Windows recognizes it natively without additional codecs.

Podcast and Lecture Listening

Video podcasts and recorded lectures often have audio that stands alone. Convert to WMA for offline listening on Windows devices, especially older ones that prefer Microsoft formats.

Important Limitations

Our converter works with standard M4V files. However, some M4V files from iTunes Store are protected with Apple's FairPlay DRM. These protected files cannot be converted by any online tool - they're encrypted specifically to prevent copying.

How to tell if your M4V is protected: If you purchased or rented it from iTunes Store, it likely has DRM. Personal recordings and non-DRM content will convert without issues.

For audio from Apple sources, you might also consider M4V to MP3 if you need broader compatibility beyond Windows devices.

Alternative Formats to Consider

WMA is ideal for Windows-only workflows, but other options might suit you better:

  • M4V to MP3 - Universal compatibility on all devices and platforms
  • M4V to WAV - Uncompressed audio for editing or maximum quality
  • M4V to AAC - Efficient compression, works well on both Apple and Android

Choose WMA when Windows integration matters most. Choose MP3 when you need files to work everywhere.

Works on Any Device

Convert M4V to WMA right in your browser:

  • Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • iPhone, iPad, Android tablets

No downloads required. Your files are processed locally for privacy and speed.

Pro Tip

WMA at 128 kbps sounds comparable to MP3 at the same bitrate but creates slightly smaller files. For spoken content like podcasts and lectures, you can go as low as 64 kbps without noticeable quality loss, saving significant storage space.

Common Mistake

Trying to convert iTunes Store purchases without realizing they're DRM-protected. If conversion fails immediately, check if the file was purchased from iTunes - those files are encrypted and require special software to handle.

Best For

Windows users who want to extract audio from Apple-format videos for use with Windows Media Player, older Windows phones, or Windows-based car audio systems that natively support WMA.

Not Recommended

If you use multiple platforms (Mac, Windows, phone), choose MP3 instead of WMA. WMA's tight integration with Windows becomes a limitation when you need files to work on Apple or Linux devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

M4V is a video container format developed by Apple. It's similar to MP4 but can include FairPlay DRM protection for iTunes Store content. M4V files contain both video and audio tracks and are commonly used for movies, TV shows, and video podcasts from Apple's ecosystem.

WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an audio format developed by Microsoft. It provides good audio compression while maintaining quality, and it integrates natively with Windows Media Player and Windows applications. WMA is audio-only, unlike M4V which contains video.

Yes. This conversion extracts only the audio track from your M4V video file. The resulting WMA file contains just the audio - no video component. If you need to keep the video, consider converting to a different video format instead.

No. M4V files purchased or rented from iTunes Store typically have FairPlay DRM protection. These files are encrypted and cannot be converted by any online tool. Only unprotected M4V files (personal recordings, non-DRM content) can be converted.

WMA can produce similar quality to MP3 at lower bitrates, resulting in smaller files. However, MP3 has universal compatibility while WMA works best on Windows devices. Choose WMA for Windows-focused workflows; choose MP3 for cross-platform use.

The output quality depends on the original audio track in your M4V file. Our converter preserves the audio quality during extraction. In our testing, audio extracted from standard M4V files maintains clarity without noticeable degradation.

WMA has limited native support on Apple devices. You'll need a third-party app or may need to convert to a different format. If you use Apple devices primarily, consider converting to AAC or MP3 instead for better compatibility.

Conversion time depends on your file size and internet connection. Most M4V files convert to WMA within seconds to a few minutes. The audio extraction process is faster than video-to-video conversions since we're only processing the audio track.

Browser-based conversion works best with files under 500MB. For larger M4V files, the conversion may take longer or you may need to use desktop software. Most personal videos and short content convert without issues.

Yes. Upload multiple M4V files and convert them all to WMA in one batch. This saves time when you have a collection of videos you want to convert to audio files.

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