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Convert MOD to M4V

Total Video Audio Converter converts MOD to M4V with high quality easily. The converter supports MPEG-4 and H.264 codecs for M4V file. With the MOD to M4V conversion software, you could set bit rate, frame rate, video size, aspect ratio, etc. By default, the software calculates bit rate for result M4V file according to original video size automatically. As large video size needs bigger bit rate.

Besides M4V, the converter converts MOD to popular formats and portable devices such as MP3, Archos, TS, iPod touch, H.264, Creative ZEN, M4V, PSP, BlackBerry, AVI, and so on. The software also other video and audio formats, for example, MPEG to ASF, RM to 3G2, EVO to AVI, ASF to iPhone, DVD to WMV, H.263 to 3G2, MP4 to DivX, OGV to SWF, and so on.

MOD to M4V conversion software could convert file in batch. And, it's full compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.

MOD to M4V Conversion Software is compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, 2008, 2003, and 2000

What is MOD?
MOD and TOD are informal names of tapeless video formats used by JVC (MOD and TOD), Panasonic (MOD only) and Canon (MOD only) in some models of digital camcorders. Format names correspond to extensions of video files. Neither JVC nor Panasonic, who pioneered the format, explained meaning of the file extensions, and the formats were never given an official name. MOD is used exclusively for standard definition video files, while TOD is used for high definition files.

Both MOD and TOD are file-based formats that are stored on a random-access media. Directory structure and naming convention are identical except for extensions of media files.

Standard definition video is stored in MPEG-2 program stream container files with MOD extension; in most other systems these files have extension MPG or MPEG. High definition video is stored in MPEG-2 transport stream container files with TOD extension; in most other systems these files have M2T extension. Transport stream files can be converted into more common program stream files without recompressing the video itself.

Despite that the file structure is unique to this video recording format, the location for still images follows the standard agreed upon by many still camera manufacturers.

Standard definition video can be recorded in 4:3 and 16:9 formats, but the latter is not correctly identified in media file header, so video may appear squeezed horizontally when viewed. Software that is shipped with camcorders is capable of processing aspect ratio correctly by using metadata stored in MOI files. There are also third-party tools for setting the wide-screen flag in media file header.

MOD video can be viewed on a computer with a player that is capable of reproducing MPEG-2 video. This video can be easily authored for watching on a DVD player without recompression, because it is fully compliant with DVD-video standard.

TOD format is comparable with AVCHD, but cannot be directly played on consumer video equipment. Media files must be packaged into distribution formats like HD DVD or Blu-ray Disc, using authoring software. One of TOD recording modes, "1440CBR", has the same frame size, aspect ratio and frame rate as 1080i HDV, and can be loosely called "HDV on disk".

What is M4V?
M4V is a file container format used by Apple's iTunes application. The M4V file format is a video file format developed by Apple and is very close to MP4 format. The differences are the optional Apple's DRM copyright protection, and the treatment of AC3 (Dolby Digital) audio which is not standardized for MP4 container.

Apple uses M4V files to encode TV episodes, movies, and music videos in the iTunes Store. The copyright of M4V files may be protected by using Apple's FairPlay DRM copyright protection. To play a protected M4V file, the computer needs to be authorized (using iTunes) with the account that was used to purchase the video. However, unprotected M4V files without AC3 audio may be recognized and played by other video players by changing the file extension from '.m4v' to '.mp4'.

Besides Apple iTunes and Apple QuickTime Player, M4V files can also be opened and played with the version of Windows Media Player included with Windows 7, Media Player Classic, RealNetworks RealPlayer, VideoLAN VLC media player and Nero Showtime (included with Nero Multimedia Suite). The format, with DRM removed, can also be played in the webOS Video Player for use on the Palm Pre, Palm Pixi smartphones. It is also playable by the Android operating system with its video player. It can also be played with the BS Player Pro.

M4V video with FairPlay attached to it is read in QuickTime as AVC0 Media.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Converting MOD to M4V

Click here to download MOD to M4V Conversion Software free
Install the software by step-by-step instructions
Launch MOD to M4V Conversion Software
Choose MOD files

Add Files

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Open

Choose "to M4V"

[Optional, for advanced user] If you want to change M4V encoding parameters, for example, vodec codec, bit rate, frame rate, video size, and aspect ratio, please click "Options".