Features/Format | M4V | MP4 |
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Developed by | Apple Inc. | Moving Pictures Expert group |
Video Audio Codec Support | H.264 ( AAC/AC3) | MPEG-4/H.264 (AAC) |
Device support | Supported to play on Apple devices like iPhone, iPod, iPad, Apple, TV, iTunes, and others | Compatible with almost all types of media players and devices |
File Restriction and copy protection | A number of M4V files are protected through Apple’s FairPlay DRM protection | No copy protection |
Pros | Safe files as they are protected through copyright. | Compatible with almost all devices and are easy to move, upload, and save in comparison to M4V |
Cons | Support to only Apple devices and can be used only by the licensed users | The highest resolution offered by the format is 1440 X 1080/30p ( 16:9) which is not a very high value in terms of compression. The format is confined to 2 audio channels with 48kHz of sampled frequency. |