How to convert M4V to OGV
To convert M4V to OGV, upload your M4V file, choose OGV as the output format and press Convert. The finished OGV file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns M4V videos into OGV files in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. When the video and audio inside your M4V file can be placed in OGV as they are, the streams are copied without re-encoding, which is faster and keeps the original quality. Otherwise the video is re-encoded as Theora video with Vorbis audio.
What you get with M4V to OGV
- Completely open and royalty-free
- Works in Firefox and Chrome
- Supported by free-software tools
- Plays on: Firefox, Chrome, VLC and Linux players; not supported on iOS
What to expect from this conversion
- Expect a larger file than the M4V original, because OGV is a less efficient format for the same quality.
- OGV output uses Theora, an open codec that is less efficient than H.264 or VP9, so files are bigger for the same quality.
- Videos bought from iTunes may be copy-protected. DRM-protected files cannot be converted by any tool, but your own M4V recordings work fine.
- The first audio track is kept. Subtitle tracks, extra audio tracks and chapters are not included in the converted file.
M4V vs OGV
| Property | M4V | OGV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | iTunes Video | Ogg Video |
| Released | 2001, Apple | 2004, Xiph.Org Foundation |
| Generation | Modern | Niche |
| Typical file size | Small | Medium |
| Plays on | iTunes, Apple TV, iOS, macOS and VLC | Firefox, Chrome, VLC and Linux players; not supported on iOS |
| Best for | syncing videos to iPhone or iPad; playing on Apple TV | open-source and Linux projects; Wikimedia-style free media |
Steps to convert M4V to OGV
- Drop your M4V video file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that OGV is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new OGV file when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Leave Fast mode on to keep the original quality whenever the streams can be copied.
- Pick a lower resolution if the file is for a phone or messaging app.
- Use Mute if you only need the picture.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert M4V to OGV?
Upload your M4V file, make sure OGV is the selected target and press Convert. When the progress bar finishes, download the OGV file. No account or software is needed.
Is the M4V to OGV converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no daily limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
Will I lose quality when converting M4V to OGV?
Not necessarily. If the video and audio streams already fit inside OGV, they are copied without re-encoding, so quality stays identical. If the file has to be re-encoded, the High setting keeps almost all visible detail, while Small trades some detail for a smaller file.
Why is my OGV file larger than the M4V original?
Expect a larger file than the M4V original, because OGV is a less efficient format for the same quality. Choosing a lower quality or resolution reduces the size further.
Which devices can play OGV files?
OGV files play on Firefox, Chrome, VLC and Linux players; not supported on iOS.
How large a file can I upload?
You can upload videos up to 500 MB. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion.