Can this tool remove DRM from M4V files during archiving?

No, archiving M4V files into a 7Z archive does not remove FairPlay or other DRM protections present on the original M4V files.

Do I need special software to open 7Z archives created by this tool?

Yes, since 7Z is not universally supported by default, you typically need third-party software like 7-Zip to extract these archives.

Is it possible to encrypt the 7Z archive to secure my M4V files?

Yes, this tool supports optional AES-256 encryption to protect the contents and headers of your 7Z archives.

Archive Your M4V File in 7Z Format

Convert and archive your M4V video files into 7Z compressed archives with optional encryption and multi-volume support for secure storage and easy transfer.

Upload Up to 10 Files | Maximum size per file: 25MB

Quick Access To 12 M4V File Conversion Pairs

What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert M4V video files into 7Z archive format, compressing one or multiple files into a high-ratio compression archive. It preserves folder structure and offers optional AES-256 encryption and multi-volume archive creation to secure and manage your video collections effectively.

How to Use This Tool?

Upload one or more M4V video files you want to archive
Choose the 7Z format as your output archive type
Select optional settings such as AES-256 encryption or multi-volume split archives if needed
Start the conversion process to package and compress your M4V files into a 7Z archive
Download the resulting 7Z archive and use compatible tools to extract or share

Key Features

Compress multiple M4V files into a single 7Z archive with high-ratio LZMA/LZMA2 compression
Optional AES-256 encryption for securing file contents and headers
Supports creation of multi-volume (split) 7Z archives for easy transfer with size limits
Preserves folder and directory structure of archived files
Open format compatibility with free, cross-platform extraction tools like 7-Zip

Examples

Create an encrypted 7Z archive with a season of M4V TV episodes for secure backup storage
Produce a multi-volume 7Z archive of a large M4V movie collection for transferring across devices with size restrictions
Archive a project folder containing M4V files along with subtitles and metadata without losing directory structure

Common Use Cases

Backing up purchased or exported M4V video collections in an encrypted 7Z archive for long-term security
Bundling multiple episodes or movies into a single compressed 7Z file for easy distribution
Saving disk space by archiving large video datasets or related project files
Creating split 7Z archives to move large video collections across media with file-size constraints

Tips & Best Practices

Check if your M4V files have FairPlay DRM as archiving does not remove these restrictions
Use AES-256 encryption for sensitive or important video backups to enhance security
Consider creating multi-volume archives for transferring large collections over media with size limits
Use updated extraction tools like 7-Zip to ensure compatibility with newer 7Z features
Be aware that compression and extraction may be resource-intensive on low-performance systems

Limitations

Archiving does not alter M4V codecs or remove any FairPlay DRM restrictions
7Z archives require third-party tools for extraction as native support is not universal across all operating systems
Solid compression increases extraction and modification time for individual files inside the archive
Compression and decompression can consume significant CPU and memory resources on constrained devices
Some extractors may not support newer 7Z features such as LZMA2 or header encryption

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this tool remove DRM from M4V files during archiving?: No, archiving M4V files into a 7Z archive does not remove FairPlay or other DRM protections present on the original M4V files.
Do I need special software to open 7Z archives created by this tool?: Yes, since 7Z is not universally supported by default, you typically need third-party software like 7-Zip to extract these archives.
Is it possible to encrypt the 7Z archive to secure my M4V files?: Yes, this tool supports optional AES-256 encryption to protect the contents and headers of your 7Z archives.

Key Terminology

M4V: A video container format developed by Apple based on MP4, typically storing encoded video, audio, subtitles, chapters, metadata, and optionally DRM.
7Z: An open archive format from 7-Zip that compresses multiple files and directories using LZMA/LZMA2 compression with options for encryption and multi-volume archives.
AES-256 Encryption: A strong encryption standard supported by 7Z archives to secure file contents and headers using a 256-bit key.
FairPlay DRM: Apple's digital rights management technology used to restrict playback of M4V video content on authorized devices only.

Quick Knowledge Check

What compression algorithms are commonly used in the 7Z format?

ZIP and GZIP

LZMA and LZMA2

RAR and TAR

What is a key limitation when archiving DRM-protected M4V files to 7Z?

DRM is automatically removed

DRM restrictions remain active

Files are converted to MP4

Which encryption method does 7Z support for securing archives?

AES-128

AES-256

DES