Convert M4V to WAV
Free, fast and secure — convert M4V to WAV right in your browser.
M4V
WAV
Pull the audio out of your M4V as WAV
Converting M4V to WAV extracts a clean audio track from your video, giving you a compact WAV audio you can play, share or add to a playlist without the video.
How to convert M4V to WAV
- 1 Drop your M4V file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WAV automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WAV file instantly.
M4V vs WAV
| Feature | M4V | WAV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| MIME type | video/x-m4v | audio/wav |
| Best for | Apple/iTunes video — converted to plain MP4 for the widest reach. | Recording, editing and mastering where pristine, uncompressed audio is essential. |
About the formats
M4V
M4V video
M4V is Apple’s MP4 variant used by iTunes. It is essentially MP4 and plays well across Apple devices, sometimes carrying optional copy protection.
Strengths
- Near-identical to MP4
- Plays cleanly on Apple devices
- Good quality-to-size ratio
Limitations
- Can carry DRM restrictions
- Less universal naming
- Occasional player quirks
Best for: Apple/iTunes video — converted to plain MP4 for the widest reach.
WAV
WAV audio
WAV stores uncompressed, studio-grade audio with zero quality loss. It is the standard for recording and editing, at the cost of much larger files.
Strengths
- Lossless, studio quality
- Ideal for editing and mastering
- Universally supported on desktops
Limitations
- Very large files
- Impractical for streaming
- No built-in metadata richness
Best for: Recording, editing and mastering where pristine, uncompressed audio is essential.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your M4V file above and it is converted to WAV automatically. When it is ready, download your new WAV audio — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting M4V to WAV extracts a clean audio track from your video, giving you a compact WAV audio you can play, share or add to a playlist without the video.
WAV is a lossless format, so your converted file keeps its full quality with no degradation.
Yes. The converter is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up required.
Your files are processed securely and are never shared with anyone.