What is the difference between .alac and .m4v?
- Extension
- .alac
- .m4v
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Audio
- Video
- Developer
- Apple
- Apple
- Description
- ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec) is a file type used by Apple to store audio files. It is a lossless codec, meaning that the file size is reduced without compromising sound quality. ALAC files are compatible with Apple's iTunes and iPod products, as well as other third-party software and
- The M4V file format is a video container format developed by Apple and is very similar to the MP4 format, with the primary difference being the optional Apple Digital Rights Management (DRM) protection. M4V files are commonly used for TV episodes, movies, and music videos in the iTunes Store. These files can be played on Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads, and iPods, as well as on PCs using iTunes or other compatible media players.
- MIME Type
- audio/x-alac
- video/x-m4v
- Sample
- sample.m4v
- Wikipedia
- .alac on Wikipedia
- .m4v on Wikipedia