M4V files store movies, television shows and music videos in a compressed format. Apple originally developed the format for use with the iPod. However, you can convert M4V files to other file types if you want to use them with other portable media devices, including SanDisk's Sansa line of music and video players. Sansa MP3 players are compatible with MPEG-4, WMV and H.264 video files. Use video-conversion software to convert M4V files to any of these video formats.
Instructions
1. Download AVCLabs M4V Converter (see Resources). This commercial video-conversion program handles DRM-protected and unencrypted M4V files. It converts M4V files to MP4, MPG, 3GP, FLV and other compressed file types. It includes preset conversion options compatible with a number of portable media devices, including the SanDisk Sansa, Creative Zen and Microsoft Zune. Click "Add" and select the M4V file you want to convert. Select "SanDisk Sansa" from the "Profile" drop-down menu. Configure the "Video Bitrate" and "Audio Bitrate" options to adjust the video and audio quality of the converted file. Click "Convert" to begin the conversion process. AVCLabs offers a trial version of M4V Converter.
2. Install MediaCoder (see Resources). This freeware transcoder program supports a range of video formats, including AVI, FLV, H.264, M4V, MP4 and MPG. Click the "Add" button and select the M4V file. Click the "Video" tab and select a video format compatible with the SanDisk Sansa from the "Format" drop-down menu. You can use H.264, MP4 or WMV. Select "Quality-based" from the "Mode" drop-down menu, and then slide the "Quality" slide bar to adjust the video quality of the converted file. Click the "Audio" tab and select "Quality-based" from the "Mode" drop-down menu. Adjust the "Quality" slide bar to set the audio quality of the converted file. Click "Start" to begin conversion.
3. Use WinAVI All-In-One Converter (see Resources). This commercial video-conversion program supports a wide range of compressed file formats, including M4V, MP4, H.264, AVI, ASF, MPG and WMV. It includes preset converter options for a number of portable media players, including the SanDisk Sansa, Apple iPod, PocketPC and Archos Jukebox. Click "Add File" and select the M4V file. Click "Destination" and select "Common Video File" from the left column. Click "MP4" in the right column and click "OK." Click "Advanced" to access the video and audio quality settings for the converted file. Click "Start" to begin converting the file. WinAVI offers a free trial version of WinAVI All-In-One Converter.
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