m4v to mp4

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nacooe
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m4v to mp4

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I'm trying to rip old security cam footage from a DVD. I've got an mkv file and can convert to a m4v, but handbrake won't let me convert to the mp4 container. It always seems to default to m4v. How can I change this?

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BradleyS
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Re: m4v to mp4

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m4v and mp4 are interchangeable. iTunes used to need the .m4v extension in order to recognize certain features used in the file. You can safely change the extension to mp4.
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Re: m4v to mp4

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Also, I believe there is a setting in the preferences to choose which you prefer, or auto.
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