If you get some iTunes M4V videos on your Mac, but find restricted by Apple's DRM protection, what will you do? Removing DRM from iTunes M4V videos seems to be the only way out. As a matter of fact, either iTunes purchases or rentals is protected under Apple's Digital Right Management, shortly as DRM. The reason for DRM protection is to stop the playing of iTunes videos on non-apple devices or programs. Therefore, if you want to enjoy iTunes M4V videos on non-apple devices or players, you need to remove DRM from iTunes M4V videos. Here we will show you how to remove DRM from M4V video on Mac. Previously, we have learnt how to remove DRM from iTunes M4V on Windows.

Part 1: Remove DRM from M4V video with Leawo Prof. DRM for Mac

The first professional Mac iTunes DRM removal program is Leawo Prof. DRM for Mac, which is designed to remove DRM from iTunes videos (iTunes Movies or iTunes TV Shows) and then convert M4V to MP4, a widely acceptable video format by nearly every media player or mobile device. With this professional iTunes DRM removal program, you can get DRM-free iTunes videos in MP4 format with 100% original quality reserved, audio tracks (Dolby 5.1 included) and subtitles selectable. The user-friendly program interface of Leawo Prof. DRM for Mac makes it easy for users to import and convert iTunes DRM M4V videos. Multiple video files for DRM removal and conversion can be processed with the program. Without the need to decode and encode video, this professional DRM removal program is 50 times faster in DRM removing speed compared to many competitors on the market. After getting the converted MP4 files, you can enjoy your iTunes videos on various devices. 

Download and install Leawo Prof. DRM for Mac on your computer, and then follow the guide below to remove DRM from iTunes M4V videos on Mac.

Before you remove the DRM from iTunes videos and convert them to MP4, you need to authorize the computer by signing in with your Apple ID so as to play the iTunes M4V video files, and know that iTunes cannot work during the iTunes DRM removal process. Then launch the program and follow the steps.

Step 1. Add Source iTunes Videos to Leawo Prof. DRM for Mac

Kick off Leawo Prof. DRM for Mac after it is successfully installed on your computer, and then choose "Video & Music Converter" to enter DRM removal interface. Click "Add Files" button and then click fresh button on the title of "Video" to sync to the program. After selecting the video that you want to convert, tap "Add" button at the bottom to import the file. Optionally, you can directly drag and drop the target iTunes videos to the middle of program interface.

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Step 2. Choose Audio Tracks and Subtitles

After iTunes videos are imported, you can choose a video file and click "Edit" button to freely choose audio tracks and subtitles for keeping in the output MP4 video file. After audio tracks and subtitles are selected, click "…" button at the bottom to set an output directory for containing output MP4 file.

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Step 3. Remove DRM from iTunes Videos and Convert Them to MP4

Click the blue "Convert" button at the bottom for removing DRM from iTunes M4V videos and converting M4V to MP4. After a while, the iTunes DRM removal and conversion process will be completed.

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Note: Before conversion process takes place, you will be asked to authorize the computer for playing the iTunes movie if you have not yet authorized the computer.

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Step 4. Locate Converted Files

After conversion completes, you can find the converted iTunes video files now in MP4 video format under "Converted". You can click the "Open file" option at the end of a target file to open the output MP4 files.

Part 2: Remove DRM from M4V video on Mac with Adoreshare M4V Converter Genius for Mac

Another iTunes DRM removal on Mac we can use is Adoreshare M4V Converter Genius for Mac, which is a powerful DRM remover and DRM M4V Video Converter. It can quickly remove DRM protection for iTunes purchased and rental movies, TV shows and music videos, then convert DRM protected M4V video files to regular formats like MP4, AVI, ASF, MWV, FLV, MOV, MKV, MPG, F4V, SWF, WAV, M4A, WMA, AAC, MP3, etc. After converting the video, you can add video to iMovie, like importing converted MP4 video to iMoive; importing the converted MOV video into QuickTime, and so on. Here we use Adoreshare M4V Converter Genius for Mac to remove DRM from M4V video on Mac.

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Step 1. Add Source iTunes M4V Videos

On the main interface of Adoreshare M4V Converter Genius for Mac, click "+ Add" button to import source iTunes M4V video files.

Step 2. Choose Output Format

After source iTunes M4V video is imported, you need to choose a video format under "Convert to" list. For example, you can set MOV, AVI, MP4, etc. as the output. After that, you can specify a folder under Output folder to contain the converted video file.

Step 3. Start to Remove DRM from iTunes M4V

At last, click the yellow "Convert" button at the bottom right to start the DRM removing process.

Part 3: Remove DRM from M4V video with AppleMacSoft DRM Converter for Mac

AppleMacsoft DRM Converter for Mac is a professional digital rights management (DRM) removal app for Mac. It legally removes DRM from Apple music and M4P audio, converts audiobooks to MP3, M4A and AAC, and extracts audio from iTunes M4V video. It supports many output formats such as MP3, AAC, AC3, AIFF, AU, FLAC, M4R, MKA, M4A. This means that you can create doubles of DRM copy-protected files and use them anywhere. You can also convert iTunes movies, music videos and TV shows, transforming them into an array of popular audio formats. Here we use AppleMacSoft DRM Converter for Mac to remove DRM from M4V video.

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Step 1. Add Source iTunes M4V Video

On the main interface of AppleMacSoft DRM Converter for Mac, click "Import" to add source iTunes M4V video. Since this program has the ability to batch process protected videos, you can add more than one video at a time.

Step 2. Choose Output Format

After source M4V videos are added, you need to choose an output format under the Output section, and you can specify a folder to contain the converted files.

Step 3. Start to Remove DRM

The final step is to hit on the "Start Convert" button and start converting all the DRM protected media files that you have.

Part 4: Remove DRM from M4V video with NoteBurner M4V Converter for Mac

NoteBurner M4V Converter for Mac is special designed for Mac users (macOS Sierra 10.12.1 is perfectly supported) to remove DRM from purchased iTunes M4V movies and TV shows. It takes an advanced encoding technology to convert the DRM protected M4V files to other formats. It is able to keep AC3 Dolby 5.1 Audio, Multilingual Subtitles & Audio Tracks (including audio descriptions). This excellent tool can remain same size, bitrate and frames, etc. from the original sources of the movies. It is compatible with the latest version of iTunes 12.5 perfectly. With a clean and clear interface, you can enjoy converting all your favorite videos to stream on any devices or players anywhere and anytime. With the program, you can enjoy your iTunes purchased videos on your iPod, iPhone, PSP, Zune, Mobile phones and other mainstream players etc. Check out the guide below to remove DRM from iTunes M4V video with NoteBurner M4V Converter for Mac.

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Step 1. Add Source iTunes M4V Video

On the main interface of NoteBurner M4V Converter for Mac, you need to click the "Add Movies" button in the top left to add the video files you want to convert. iTunes movies library would be open by default. Select the files and then click OK. Here you can choose and add your purchased iTunes movies & TV shows to the playlist to convert.

Step 2. Choose Output Format

After source iTunes M4V video files are imported, click Output Profile dropdown list to customize the output formats for your target videos. NoteBurner M4V Converter for Mac supports multiple formats, such as MOV, MP4, iPod, iPhone formats as output.

Step 3. Start to Remove DRM from iTunes M4V Video

After output format is set, you need to click "Convert" button to start removing DRM from iTunes M4V video files and converting iTunes M4V to the format you just set in Step 2. After a while, you can get DRM-free iTunes video in other video formats.