Many people ask me the same question: "I purchased videos on iTunes,
but I can't play them on my video player, because they are in some
'protected' M4V format that only works on iPods. How can I convert
iTunes videos to MPEG or WMV format so I can play them on My portable
video device such as Archos and Creative Zen?"
I searched on
Google, Yahoo answers and post the question on large number of forums,
unfortunately, after scouring the Web for days, I couldn't find a FREE
way to convert M4V to MPEG, WMV or AVI format.
Then I tried to
burn the iTunes video onto a DVD and re-import it into iTunes just like
how to remove the protection from the iTunes audios (M4P) by burning it
onto a CD and re-import it as mp3. I failed, cause iTunes doesnt have a
DVD burning option, then I used Nero, but it still doesnt work as Nero
doesnt supports M4V format.
And finally, a software solution.
I came across a few kinds of converters on Google search, they are
Tunebite, Daniusoft and Noteburner. When I was testing the free trials
one by one, what makes me comfortable is the Daniusoft media converter .
Daniusoft Media Convertersoftware
can remove DRM from protected wmv, wma, m4p, m4v, m4a, aac files that
purchased and downloaded from online music store and convert to general
video and audio formats, you can enjoy playing on portable media
players, such as iPod, Zune, Creative Zen, MP3 player, PSP.
Stpe 1: Download and install the
DRM Removal ToolStpe 2: Run the software and click Add.. button to load WMA or M4A, M4B, AAC, WMV, M4P, M4V, ASF files
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Step 3: Choose output formats. If you want to convert protected audio
files, please select Convert audio to list; If you want to convert
protected video files, please select Convert video to list.
Stpe 4: Start remove DRM and convert your DRM protected music and videos by click on Start button.
Tips:
You can click Settings button to custom preference for output files.
1: If you still want to watch other common video/audio even HD video on your portable video device you can choose
Daniusoft Media Converter Pro because Daniusoft Media Converter only support DRM audio and DRM video.
2: More DRM Removal Tools:
A:
Digital Music ConverterB:
WMA MP3 ConverterC:
iTunes to iTunes TransferD:
Best DVD Ripper