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Convert M4V to XVID

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Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jun 14, 2026
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Is it possible to convert M4V to XVID?
Yes - M4V converts to XVID.

You can do it right here with our free converter - no sign-up, and your file is deleted right after.

Upload your .m4v file to the converter above and download the .avi result with Xvid video and MP3 audio - it is free and your file is deleted after converting. The one critical caveat: M4V files purchased or rented from the iTunes or Apple TV Store carry DRM and cannot be converted by any tool.

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Also to XVID: WOTREPLAY · MKV · DIVX

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Last verified Sep 2026

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Why convert M4V to XVID?

The main reason to convert M4V to .XVID is compatibility with older set-top boxes, portable media players, or DVD recorders from the mid-2000s that support Xvid or DivX but not H.264. Some legacy car and home-theatre systems fall into this category as well. Modern devices handle MP4/H.264 natively, so this conversion is rarely needed outside of legacy hardware scenarios.

How to convert M4V to XVID

HandBrake OPEN-SOURCE

Open your .m4v in HandBrake, set the video codec to MPEG-4 (Xvid-compatible), choose .avi as the container, and click Start Encode.

Command line - FFmpeg CLI

Run ffmpeg -i input.m4v -vcodec libxvid -qscale:v 3 -acodec mp3 output.avi to encode directly to Xvid in an AVI container.

Freemake Video Converter FREE

Add your .m4v file, pick the AVI/Xvid output profile, and click Convert - no command line needed.

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About these formats

.M4V iTunes Video File

An M4V file is an iTunes/Apple TV video - movies, TV shows, and music videos sold or rented through Apple's store. Non-DRM M4V files open in VLC, Windows Media Player, or QuickTime.…

Open .M4V details →
.XVID Xvid-Encoded Video File

An XVID file is a video encoded with the Xvid codec (MPEG-4 Part 2), typically stored inside an AVI container. The .xvid extension is informal - the file is functionally an AVI. VLC media…

Open .XVID details →

Quality & what to watch

  • M4V files purchased or rented from Apple carry FairPlay DRM - no converter can read them, and removing the DRM is illegal in most countries.
  • Xvid is less efficient than H.264, so the output .avi may be larger than the original .m4v at the same visual quality.
  • Audio is re-encoded from AAC to MP3 and chapter marks, multiple audio tracks, and metadata stored in the .m4v are all lost in the conversion.

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert a purchased iTunes movie to Xvid?
No. Purchased and rented .m4v files have Apple FairPlay DRM that prevents any converter from reading them, and removing the DRM is illegal in most countries.
Will the Xvid file be smaller than the M4V?
Not necessarily. Xvid (MPEG-4 ASP) is an older, less efficient codec than H.264, so you may need a higher bitrate to match the original quality, resulting in a larger file.
Does HandBrake output true Xvid?
HandBrake encodes MPEG-4 ASP, the same codec family, which plays on virtually all Xvid-compatible hardware. For strict libxvid output use FFmpeg.
What container should I use for Xvid output?
Use .avi - it is the standard container for Xvid and gives the widest compatibility with legacy hardware players.