How to Recover M4V Video Files on Mac

M4V File Extension

The M4V data format is a video file format developed by Apple, which is very close to the MP4 format. The differences include the optional Apple's DRM copyright protection, and the treatment of AC3 (Dolby Digital) audio, which is not standardized for that MP4 container. Apple uses the M4V files to encode TV episodes, movies, and music videos in the iTunes Store. Making use of Apple’s FairPlay DRM copyright protection could protect the copyright of M4V files. To play a protected M4V file, the pc needs to be authorized (using iTunes) with the account that has been used to pick the video. However, unprotected M4V files without AC3 audio might be recognized and played by other video players by changing the file extension from ".m4v" to ".mp4". Under QuickTime, M4V video with FairPlay attached with it is recognized as AVC Media.

To play a protected M4V file, your personal machine must be authorized (using iTunes) with all the account, which was used to choose the video. Unprotected M4V files could be recognized and played by other video players by changing the file extension from ".m4v" to ".mp4."

If you are Apple fans, you would keep several Apple products, such as iPhone, iPad, iMac or Macbook, if you would like to enjoy music on them, it’s probably to buy or rent movie or videos on iTunes Store, as we know from the above knowledge, you will find out that almost the video files are DRM M4V format, they are so important and expensive for you, as they are DRM protected and cost your money. What if your computer hard drive damaged and you lost your M4V movies without backup? Do you know how to recover M4V files on Mac? This article is on the purpose of showing you the tutorial.

Cases You May Lost M4V Video Files

1. Human Error

One of the biggest causes of M4V files loss is human error. Human error can include accidentally formatting a hard drive or storage device, unknowingly deleting folders or folder and damage to the computer.

2. Virus

Certain varieties of viruses, Trojans and other varieties of malware can corrupt some type of computer system and cause data become either lost or unusable. If you connect your storage device with M4V inside to a computer, which is already infected with virus, your M4V files may be lost because of the virus too.

3. Hardware Problem

A hardware problem, for instance a bad hard drive, may cause a significant amount of data loss. A hard disk drive that has a bad sector struggles to write data to that particular area. If data was over a sector that could no longer be accessed, it most likely is lost. The most typical type of hardware issue is an error while using hard disk drive.

Efficient Way to Recover DRM M4V Videos

To choose an easy-to-use video recovery software is the first important task for you right now. I used uMacsoft Video Recovery to do so. This is software is easy to operate; there is no need to read user manual before you decide to retrieve data on Mac. With only two steps and two useful buttons, you are able to get M4V movie back with ease and successfully. Step-by-step is as below.

1. Download and launch Movie Recovery software on Mac, you will see a partition displayed on the program interface, then you should click it and let the recovery program scans it to help you find out your lost or damaged M4V video files completely.

2. Several minutes later, a list of files shown on the program, among them you will see your M4V files have been scanned and ready to recover. You can review them by clicking "Preview" button. And if you want to get them back, just hitting "Recovery" button.

That’s it! With the above scenario, your M4V video files can be restored successfully. It’s DIY operate by yourself, simple enough for everyone, although you are newbie of technology.