Dec 8, 2014

Tutorial to Burn iTunes Movies to DVD with iTunes to DVD Converter


With the development of electronics, more and more people tend to like watching movies on portable devices other than on traditional DVD players. However, no matter how the times change, we can’t deny the importance of those traditional digital devices in our lives and the fact that there will always come a time when we need to play movies on home theater systems via DVD player.

Suppose that you have saved a large number of movies and TV shows in iTunes library. In order to free up the space, you may need to burn those iTunes movies to DVD for backup. But you will find it’s impossible to burn iTunes movies to a normal DVD directly if you tried to do so. That’s because movies and TV episodes purchased from iTunes Store are protected by DRM technology, with which we can’t directly burn the locked movies from iTunes to DVD discs unless we remove the DRM protection from the locked movies.

In this article, we will guide you to get rid of the DRM and burn iTunes movie purchases to DVD on Mac with ease.

Firstly, to remove DRM from purchased iTunes movies, we will need a professional iTunes DRM removal tool. And before burning the DRM-free iTunes movie purchases to DVD, we have to convert the iTunes videos to DVD burner compatible format, such as MP4. In this case, TunesKitiTunes to DVD Converter for Mac can be of great help. It is an iTunes FairPlay DRM remover as well as iTunes video converter. It can not only bypass DRM from iTunes movie purchases but also convert the DRM-protected iTunes videos to MP4 format supported by most DVD burner software on Mac. With this iTunes to DVD Converter in hand, you can be relieved every time when you need to burn iTunes movies to DVD for playback on home HDTV.

Now you may download the trial version of TunesKit iTunes DRM Video Converter for free and follow the instructions below to see how to burn purchased movies from iTunes to DVD discs on Mac.

Steps to Convert iTunes DRM Movies to DVD on Mac with TunesKit

Step 1. Launch TunesKit iTunes to DVD Video Converter. Click “Add Files” button on the program interface to select iTunes movies and TV shows you want to burn to DVD from the drop-down list. Click “OK” to load all the selected iTunes movie files to the converter.
Note: If you can’t find the movies from the drop-down list, you can also add the iTunes movies by directly dragging and dropping the files to the program.

Step 2. Customize output folder by clicking the “Output” option in the program. Otherwise all the converted iTunes movies will be saved in the “Converted” folder as default. Then you can click “Settings” icon listed behind the movie names to select output audio tracks and subtitles.

Step 3. Click “Convert” button to begin to remove DRM and convert iTunes movies to MP4 for DVD burner. Wait for a while and you can find the DRM-free iTunes movies in the output folder.

Step 4. Open the DVD burner program on Mac and you can begin burning iTunes movies to DVD easily and freely.


Once the burning finished, you can freely play any iTunes movies and TV shows on DVD player or TV.

How to Transfer iTunes M4V Movies to Android Phones & Tablets


Why Can’t I Sync Videos from iTunes to Android Devices

I got error messages when I attempted to transfer iTunes movies to Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on Mac this morning. Does it have something to do with DRM? So do I need to remove the DRM protection from iTunes movies before putting them onto Note 4 or any other Android phones or tablets for watching?

If you are an Android user as well as iTunes user, you may always need to transfer iTunes movies, TV shows and other videos to your Android for playback. However, it’s not as easy as it sounds to be since all movies purchased or rented from iTunes are protected with DRM lock which will not allow you to directly transfer videos downloaded from iTunes to Android devices or any other media players except for Apple’s own devices. Thus you are forced to get rid of the DRM restriction firstly if you want to play those protected iTunes movies on Android phones or tablets. Then is it possible to remove DRM protection from iTunes videos? Here we go.

Best Tool to Convert iTunes DRM M4V Videos to Android Phones & Tablets

To remove DRM from iTunes movies and TV shows, you will need a professional iTunes application like TunesKit iTunes DRM Remover to help you. One more thing to mention is that since iTunes movies are saved in locked M4V format which can't be recognized by Android devices, you must convert the iTunes M4V movies to MP4 or any other Android supported video formats after removing the DRM from the M4V movies. This DRM removal tool from TunesKit Studio is not only a smart iTunes DRM cracker, but also a powerful iTunes to Android video converter which can remove DRM from iTunes M4V movie rentals and purchases while converting the DRM-ed M4V to DRM-free MP4 compatible with any Android device.

There are both Mac and Windows versions of iTunes DRM Remover provided by TunesKit. Here we would like to take TunesKit iTunes DRM Video Converter for Mac as an example to show you how to remove DRM and convert iTunes M4V movies to Android step by step.

Guide: Transfer iTunes Videos to Android with TunesKit iTunes to Android Converter

Now follow the instructions below to begin converting iTunes movies and TV shows to Android phones and tablets in 3 steps only.

Step 1. Open iTunes to Android Converter and select iTunes M4V movies and TV shows you want to convert to Android into TunesKit by either clicking the “Add Files” button or by directly dragging & dropping the files.

Step 2. Customize the output settings by clicking “Settings” icon to choose output audio tracks and subtitles before converting iTunes movies to Andorid.

Step 3. Click “Convert” button to start to remove DRM and convert iTunes M4V videos to Android MP4 format.


When it completes the iTunes to Android conversion, go to the target folder to find the converted DRM-free iTunes movies and transfer them to any of your Android phones or tablets via USB as freely as you like.

Dec 7, 2014

How to Use XBMC to Play iTunes Movies/Episodes on TV


XBMC, officially renamed to Kodi on 1 August 2014, is a free and open-source media player software which allows users to play and view most videos, music, and podcasts from online services such as YouTube, Spotify, Grooveshark,  Pandora Radio and all common digital media files from local and network storage media. Currently XBMC is compatible with Android, Linux, BSD, Mac OS X, iOS, and Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Although XBMC supports most common audio and video formats, we can’t deny the fact that it won’t play any DRM-protected videos purchased from iTunes Store since the iTunes movies are protected-M4V files and restricted to be played on Apple’s devices only. See video formats supported by XBMC as below.

XBMC Support Video Formats: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, H.263, MPEG-4 SP and ASP, MPEG-4 AVC (H.264), HuffYUV, Indeo, MJPEG, RealVideo, RMVB, Sorenson, WMV, Cinepak.

Top Solution to View iTunes Movies via XBMC

Here in the following article we’ll introduce a simple way for you who like to buy movies and TV shows from iTunes to stream iTunes videos via XBMC for watching. In order to play the iTunes movies and TV shows with XBMC Media Player, you must get rid of the DRM protection from the iTunes videos and convert the M4V files to XBMC supported video formats, such as the most commonly used MPEG-4.

At this point, you’ll need TunesKit iTunes DRM Video Converter, the no.1 choice to remove DRM from iTunes videos and convert DRM M4V to MP4 for playback on XBMC. What makes it more popular than other similar DRM removal applications is that it can remove iTunes DRM in 20x faster speed while keeping the 100% original quality.

Convert iTunes M4V Videos to XBMC Supported MP4

1. Load iTunes movies and TV shows. Click "Add Files" icon, and TunesKit DRM Video Converter will detect your iTunes library automatically and present the movies from the list to allow you to choose from.

2. Start to convert iTunes M4V to XBMC. Once selected the output path, audio tracks and subtitles, you can click “Convert” button to begin removing DRM and converting iTunes M4V videos to MP4 for XBMC.


3. Import iTunes movies to XBMC for playback. After the conversion completes, you may find the iTunes movies in MP4 format and add them to XBMC as freely as you like.

Dec 4, 2014

What You Need to Know When Removing DRM from iTunes Movies


We always want to remove DRM protection from iTunes movies and TV shows for they are prohibited from sharing and editing while restricted to be played on Apple’s devices only. However, it’s not as simple as it sounds to be when we remove DRM from the protected iTunes movies. In order to make the iTunes DRM removal more smooth and successful, we need to pay attention to some essential rules before removing the DRM lock from iTunes videos.

1.   Is It Legally to Remove DRM from iTunes Movies & TV Shows?

This remains to be a controversial topic for a long time. Although the DRM is declared to protect the rights of copyrighters, but actually it infringes customers’ rights in enjoying something they legally purchased. So it’s hard to tell which is legal or illegal. But since the purpose of iTunes DRM is to prevent the abuse of iTunes content by others, we would like to see it’s acceptable and legal if the intention to remove iTunes DRM is for gaining the right of full ownership over the movies, instead of for sharing or redistributing it again.

2.   What Tools You Need for iTunes DRM Removal?

Once you’ve made up your mind to remove DRM from iTunes movies for personal use, the next step is to focus on the tools which you should use to remove DRM protection from iTunes movies. As you may see, there are actually a lot of similar iTunes DRM removal software clarifying to get rid of DRM securely and permanently. However, you should keep in mind that not all of them will work as advertised. Based on hands-on experience, you are suggested to try the DRM remover firstly to make sure it works fine for you. In this case, some tools like TunesKit iTunes DRM Remover for Mac, TunesKit iTunes Video Converter for Windows, Aimersoft DRM Media Converter are worthy a try. If you are expecting an incredible fast speed and amazing high quality, TunesKit would definitely give you surprise.

3.   Requirements to Remove DRM Protection from iTunes Videos?

A professional iTunes DRM converter even like TunesKit, however, is not quite enough to guarantee a successful iTunes DRM removal. It requires additional conditions to avoid any unnecessary problem from occurring during the DRM removing process. And here we are talking about your iTunes movies, TV shows and the computer system.

Typically, to successfully remove DRM from an iTunes movie, it requires the movie file to be played normally on iTunes. Almost all iTunes DRM video converter won’t work for those iTunes movies which are expired. So you need to confirm that all of your iTunes movies and episodes your are going to remove DRM protection from, especially the rented ones, are playable on iTunes before the DRM removal process.


Last but not least, just as different iTunes DRM removers require different computer compatibilities, you'd better check the system requirements of the iTunes DRM video converter ever before installing it on your computer to make sure your computer operating system supports the program. For example, TunesKit iTunes DRM M4V Converter for Mac is only workable on Mac OS X 10.8 or later. So if you are running the OS X below 10.8, you should either upgrade your OS to the required version or change to another iTunes DRM remover.

Transfer iTunes DRM Movies to Amazon Kindle Fire with iTunes to Kindle Fire Converter


Q: I bought a new Kindle Fire HDX to replace my old iPad. However, it won’t allow me to transfer movies I purchased from iTunes to Kindle Fire for playback by alerting me that the format is not supported. Did I miss something? How could it be possible for me to import iTunes movies to Kindle Fire HDX? Anything like iTunes to Kindle Fire Video Converter could get it done?

Why Can’t Amazon Kindle Fire Play iTunes Movies

It’s frustrated to find out that iTunes movies can’t play fine on Kindle Fire devices. To figure it out, we need to know better about the movie files sold from iTunes Store. Generally speaking, all video files, including movies, TV shows and music videos on iTunes are protected MPEG-4, also known as M4V files, developed by Apple’s FairPlay DRM technology. Since the DRM-locked M4V format is recognized by Apple’s devices only instead of Amazon Kindle Fire and any other non-Apple players, we can’t watch iTunes M4V movies on Kindle Fire directly.

Any Way to Transfer iTunes Movies to Kindle Fire for Playback?

You won’t need to be upset if you had the trouble in putting protected iTunes movies to Kindle Fire. Fortunately, there are several ways to transfer iTunes DRM M4V movies to Kindle Fire. Among them, the easiest yet most effective way is to use iTunes to Kindle Fire Video Converter, like TunesKit for Mac, to remove DRM from iTunes movies and convert the DRM-ed M4V to MP4 format supported by Kindle Fire.

Guide on How to Convert iTunes M4V Movies to Kindle Fire/HD/HDX

TunesKit provides two versions – TunesKit for Mac and TunesKit iTunes to Kindle FireConverter for Windows to help you convert iTunes DRM M4V movies to Kindle Fire supported MP4 format. Here we’ll take the Mac version for example to show you the steps to import iTunes M4V movies to Kindle Fire series by converting the movies to unprotected MP4 format.

1.   Add iTunes Movies/TV Show to TunesKit iTunes M4V Converter. You can do that by either clicking the “Add Files” button in the program or directly dragging and dropping the iTunes DRM video files to the software.

2.   Start to Remove DRM & Convert iTunes M4V to Kindle Fire. After loading the movies and TV shows from iTunes library, you can click “Convert” button to begin converting the DRM iTunes M4V videos to Kindle Fire MP4. Before that, you are allowed to customize the output settings like audio tracks, subtitles, output folder for the upcoming videos.

3.   Sync iTunes Movies to Kindle Fire. Once the conversion finishes, you may find the converted DRM-free iTunes movies and stream them into your Kindle Fire for watching via USB cable.

More About Kindle Fire Family – Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire HDX


Kindle Fire, announced on September 28, 2011, is a mini tablet computer version of Amazon.com's Kindle e-book reader originally retailed for US$199. It was then upgrade to the second generation on September 6, 2012 with the price being reduced to $159, RAM upgraded to 1 GB and processor clock speed upgraded to 1.2 GHz. A more powerful and video-friendly version, the Kindle Fire HD (7 and 8.9 inch versions) were also made available, initially priced at $199 and $299. On September 25, 2013, the new 7-inch and 8.99-inch versions of Kindle Fire HDX was introduced at $229 and $379 respectively with a new graphics engine, double the memory, and triple the processor speed of the previous model.

Dec 3, 2014

How to Stream iTunes Movies & Episodes to HDTV without Apple TV


“Before I started to purchase movies and TV shows from iTunes, I didn’t realize the problem that those iTunes movies are not playable on my Samsung TV even after being renamed from M4V to MP4. They just appear in the list but don’t play. Someone told me that iTunes movies only play on TV via Apple TV because they are DRM protected. But I don't want to spend another $100 to buy an Apple TV just to watch the legally purchased TV shows on a TV. So does anyone know a way that I can watch the iTunes movies and TV episodes on my home TV without Apple TV?”

Two Effective Solutions to Watch iTunes Videos on TV without Apple TV

Watching movies on home television with family and friends can be a great way to spend leisure time. But things will be different when you are trying to watch iTunes movies or episodes on TV. You will be told that you can’t play iTunes movies and TV shows on home TV unless you use a related device - Apple TV to stream the movies from iTunes to capable TV for playing on the TV screen.

So, if you don’t have an Apple TV but need to play iTunes movies and TV series on your HD TV, you may refer to the following methods which will show you how to make iTunes movies watchable on TV without Apple TV.

Method 1. Watching iTunes Movies/Episodes on TV via Computer

One common way to watch iTunes videos on a TV is to connect the TV with computer while you are playing the movies using iTunes on your computer. But the condition is that your TV should have a HDMI cable with which it can connect to the computer. In this way, what displays on your computer will simultaneously display on your TV screen. You can then use the remote control of the TV to switch the TV's input to the proper port and set the graphics adapter and choose TV screen as the primary monitor.

Note: This solution is recommended only when your TV has a HDMI port to connect to computer and your computer is available for using in the meantime. Otherwise, you may switch to the second way below in order to play iTunes movies on TV.

Method 2. Watching iTunes Movies/Episodes on TV via DVD Player

Another popular way to play iTunes movies on TV without Apple TV is to burn those video files to DVD and then watch the movies on TV screen via DVD player. But unlike the common video sources, movies and TV series sold in iTunes can’t be directly burned to DVD because they are saved in .M4V format with DRM protected. To burn iTunes movies to DVD and play the movies on TV, you’ll need to remove the DRM protection from iTunes movies in the first place. In this case, you can use some iTunes to DVD video converter tools, like TunesKit iTunes Video Converterfor Mac to bypass the DRM and convert the protected M4V iTunes movie rentals and purchases to DVD burner supported video formats, such as MP4 before burning the movies to DVD discs.

Tips: The advantages of this method are varied. It not only enables you to watch any protected iTunes movies on TV at anytime you like, but also offers you the chance to play iTunes videos on non-Apple devices and keep the rentals as long as you wish. This would be the best option if you want to fully enjoy iTunes movies not only on TV but also on all kinds of media playing devices.

Please note that TunesKit is only workable on iMac of Mac laptops running Mac OS X 10.8, 10.9 or 10.10.


Once installed, open the program on your Mac. Click “Add Files” button in the program to load the iTunes movie list. Select those movies and TV series you want to watch on TV and click “OK” to import the files to the software. Then you can customize the output folder and audio tracks according to the instruction. After that, click “Convert” button to start to remove DRM and convert iTunes movies to MP4. Once converted, you can find the DRM-free iTunes movies and burn them to DVDs by using DVD burner software like iDVD on your Mac. Then you can freely watch the iTunes movies on TV via your DVD player.

How to Transfer Protected iTunes M4V Movies to MP4 Players


Open your iTunes library, you’ll find all the movies you purchased from iTunes Store are saved in .m4v format. But if you check the info of each movie, you will see the kind of the movie is described as “protected MPEG-4”. Why is that? What is M4V actually? Is it the same as MPEG-4? Or what’s the difference between M4V and MP4?

In this article, we will compare M4V and MP4 formats while provide you the solution to convert iTunes M4V to MP4 with ease.

M4V vs MP4: What’s the Difference

Generally speaking, M4V file format is a video container format developed by Apple and is very similar to the MP4 format. Differently, M4V file is protected by DRM copy protection while MP4 is not. Apple uses M4V to encode video files, including movies, TV episodes, and music videos in its iTunes Store with FairPlay DRM protection so that no one is allowed to play a protected M4V file in non-Apple devices. Unlike M4V that is recognizable by Apple’s devices only, a MP4 file is commonly supported by almost all popular media playing devices in the world.

That’s why most iTunes movie buyers are likely to convert the protected M4V movies from iTunes to MP4 compatible devices for watching.

Best Tool to Convert iTunes DRM M4V to MP4

There are various tools that can convert DRM-ed iTunes M4V to MP4 format in the market. Among them, one of the best iTunes M4V to MP4 Converter is TunesKit iTunes M4V Converter for Mac, with which you can easily convert protected iTunes M4V movies to unprotected MP4 while removing the DRM protection from the M4V files. The following tutorial will show you how to convert and transfer protected M4V from iTunes to MP4 players on Mac in 3 steps only.

**For Windows users who want to convert DRM-ed M4V to MP4, you can try TunesKit iTunes to MP4 Converter for Windows.

Note: In order to run this M4V to MP4 Converter normally, please make sure you are using Mac OS X 10.8 or later with the latest iTunes installed.

Guide: How to Convert DRM iTunes M4V to MP4 on Mac

Before converting iTunes protected M4V to MP4, please confirm you have downloaded and installed the trial version of TunesKit DRM M4V to MP4 Converter for Mac.

Step 1. Add iTunes M4V Movies

Open iTunes to MP4 Video Converter and click “Add Files” button to load the protected iTunes M4V movies you want to convert to MP4 format from iTunes library. You can also import the M4V files by dragging & dropping. Besides, TunesKit M4V Converter supports batch conversion, so you can add multiple M4V videos once for conversion.

Step 2. Adjust Settings for Output MP4 Files

After loaded the M4V movies, click “Settings” icon to choose the audio tracks and subtitles for the upcoming MP4 videos.

Step 3. Start to Convert M4V to MP4

Once all the settings are done, you can begin the M4V to MP4 conversion by clicking “Convert” button.


When the conversion finishes, you are freely to transfer the DRM-free MP4 files to any device support MP4 format and enjoy the iTunes movies/TV shows at anytime you like.

Dec 2, 2014

Simple Solution to Convert iTunes Movies to Windows Phones & Tablets


For Windows phone users who like to buy movies and TV shows from iTunes Store, the biggest annoyance is that they are not allowed to directly enjoy iTunes movie purchases on their Windows devices, simply because all movies and TV series on iTunes are protected by DRM. They have to firstly bypass the DRM protection in order to stream the iTunes movies to Windows phones or tablets for watching. What’s worse, there are few iTunes DRM video converter software is able to do the job as advertised. But it’s history now. Here you will be recommended the most popular yet best iTunes to Windows Phone/Tablet Video Converter to help you remove DRM from iTunes videos and convert them to Windows phones and tablets for playback.

This powerful iTunes DRM removal tool is TunesKit iTunes to Windows Phone/Tablet Video Converter comes from the world-leading DRM solution provider. As you should know, because of the DRM protection, iTunes movies and TV shows are encrypted in M4V format which can’t be recognized by Windows devices, but only Apple’s. So in order to make those protected iTunes M4V videos playable on Windows phones and tablets, you must remove the DRM as well as convert the iTunes M4V videos to MP4 or other DRM-free video formats supported by most Windows phones or tablets. That’s why TunesKit iTunes M4V Video Converter could be the most proper tool for you. By adopting an unique DRM decrypting technique, this iTunes to Windows Phone/Tablet Video Converter is able to get rid of DRM from iTunes movies and TV shows while converting the DRM-ed M4V to unprotected MP4. After that, you are enabled to transfer the DRM-free iTunes video files to any Windows phones or tablets for watching without worrying about the limitation.

Let's make the magic happen now by showing you step-by-step tutorial to convert iTunes M4V movies to Windows devices with TunesKit iTunes DRM Video Converter for Windows. You can find the Mac version here: TunesKit iTunes to Windows Phone/Tablet Converter for Mac.

Step 1. After launching TunesKit iTunes Video Converter for Windows, click “Add Files” button in the program to import iTunes M4V movies and TV shows you want to put onto Window phones or tablets from the drop-down list. Then load the movies by clicking “OK”.

Step 2. Once the iTunes movies are loaded successfully, you may adjust the settings, including video path, audio tracks, subtitles for the upcoming output MP4 video files.

Step 3. Now you can begin to convert iTunes M4V movies to Windows devices by clicking “Convert” button.

That’s it. When the conversion finishes, you are able to find the DRM-free iTunes movies and stream them into your Window phones or tablets, such as Nokia Lumia, Microsoft Surface, etc for watching.

More about Windows Phones & Tablets

Windows Phone, also known as WP, is a smartphone operating system developed and first launched in October 2010 with Windows Phone 7 by Microsoft. Currently, the latest version is Windows Phone 8.1 which was released in final form to developers on April 14, 2014. It is a great mobile operating system with intuitive, simple UI and all the features for those new to smartphones and for business users thanks to its integration with Windows 8 and Microsoft Office.

Nokia, now the Microsoft-owned company, is currently the primary manufacturer producing Windows Phone devices. So if you're looking for the top Windows phones, start with Nokia's. Some models like Lumia 1520, Lumia 1020, Lumia 830, Lumia 735, etc are great choices. 


Just like the Windows phone, Windows tablet is a tablet computer running Windows OS. When talking about the best Windows 8 tablets, votes would probably go to Microsoft Surface Pro 3, the latest generation of Surface series.  

How to Stream DRM-ed iTunes Movies on Roku


Roku Streaming Player – Freely Stream Movies to Television

Roku, also known as Roku Streaming Player, is a series of set-top boxes manufactured by Roku to enable users easily stream the hottest movies, TV shows, music and more from various channels, including both free and paid ones, such as PBS, YouTube, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, Crunchyroll, WWE Network, HBO Go, Redbox and others to play on TV.

Roku vs Apple TV: Which is Better

As a direct competitor to Apple TV to stream online movies to TV, Roku is currently provided with 3 generations, which including Roku 1, Roku 2 and Roku 3 with different functions and prices range from $49.99 to $99.99, similar to Apple TV. But distinguished from Apple TV which is supposed to stream movies, TV shows and other video or audio files stored from local computer and iTunes library, Roku can not directly play movies and TV shows purchased or rented from iTunes Store due to DRM protection on those movies. Because of which, Apple TV is still the better option than Roku for iTunes users who want to stream movies from iTunes to Television.

Solution to Play iTunes Movies & TV Shows on Roku

While there are more and more Roku users need to stream iTunes movies and TV shows via Roku, solutions of how to play iTunes movies on Roku become urgent. As we know, all movies and TV episodes purchased or rented from iTunes are encrypted by DRM protection and not allowed to be streamed and copied to other non-Apple platforms, including Roku. So in order to play iTunes movies via Roku freely, we’ll have to bypass the DRM lock from iTunes movies and TV shows at first place. In this case, a third-party iTunes DRM removal tool, like TunesKitiTunes DRM Cracker for Mac could be the best solution to remove DRM restriction from iTunes movie rentals and purchases before streaming them to Roku.
TunesKit iTunes DRM Remover for Mac is the world's No1. DRM removal application for iTunes DRM movies on Mac OS X. It can strip iTunes DRM protection and change the DRM’d M4V iTunes videos to unprotected MP4 format with ease. The most valuable feature is that TunesKit will preserve 100% original quality by keeping the original subtitles (CC), AC3 5.1 surround audio track, etc.

Stream iTunes Purchased and Rented Movies via Roku 3

Now we will take Roku 3 for example to show you the guide on how to remove DRM and play iTunes movies with Roku 3 step by step.

Step 1. Add iTunes M4V movies to TunesKit. You can click "Add Files" button in the program to import the iTunes movie files directly. But if you save your iTunes movies and TV shows on an external hard drive,  you can simply drag and drop the files to TunesKit instead.

Step 2. Start to remove DRM from iTunes movies. After setting subtitles and audio tracks for the output video files, you should click the "Convert" button to start converting iTunes DRM M4V to MP4.

Step 3. Stream movies from iTunes to Roku 3. If you are trying to stream the iTunes movies to Roku 3 via iOS devices, you have to sync the iTunes movies to iOS device at first, then download Roku player app on your iOS device, and connect your iOS device to the same network as your Roku player, then stream the iTunes movies directly via Roku player app. If you prefer to stream iTunes movies to Roku on a Mac computer, you need to install Plex Media Server for help.

Tips: TunesKit iTunes DRM Video Converter for Windows is a great option when you need to remove iTunes DRM on Windows machines.


Dec 1, 2014

Guide to Remove FairPlay DRM from iTunes M4V Movie Rentals & Purchases



Brief Introduction of FairPlay DRM Copy Protection

FairPlay, a digital rights management (DRM) technology created by Apple, is specially adopted to encode movies, TV shows and music videos sold in its iTunes Store. The majority of FairPlay-encrypted files, commonly known as M4V format, are regular MP4 container files with an encrypted AAC audio stream. Due to FairPlay DRM protection, all video files purchased or rented from iTunes are restricted to be played on iTunes compatible software or devices only. And for the iTunes movie rentals, users only get 30 days to watch the movies and 24 hours or 48 hours to finish watching once started.

Is It Possible to Bypass FairPlay DRM from iTunes Video?

Because of the unfair rules, FairPlay DRM encryption has been opposed by most iTunes customers ever since the implement. Since the trend to remove FairPlay DRM from iTunes movies is growing day by day, something called FairPlay DRM removal software came out to meet the requirements. Here in this article, we would like to introduce you one of the best iTunes FairPlay DRM remover to bypass FairPlay DRM protection from iTunes M4V movie rentals and purchases legally.

Best FairPlay DRM Removal Tools

Among the numerous iTunes FairPlay DRM removal tools, the best and fastest one is TunesKit iTunes FairPlay DRM Cracker which is dedicated to strip DRM protection off rented and purchased iTunes movies, TV shows and music videos with 20x faster speed. It’s able to losslessly convert the protected iTunes M4V videos to DRM-free MP4 format while removing the FairPlay DRM from the movies. What’s more, it can keep the 100% original Dolby AC3 5.1 audio, subtitles and video quality after conversion. Once converted, you are able to enjoy the non-FairPlay-DRM locked iTunes movies and TV episodes on any portable devices like Samsung, HTC, LG, Nokia, BlackBerry, PPS, etc.

How to Get Rid of FairPlay DRM Protection from iTunes M4V Videos

Here let’s take TunesKit iTunes DRM Removal for Mac for example to see how to bypass DRM copy protection from iTunes M4V movies and TV shows on Mac with 3 steps only. Windows users can refer to TunesKit iTunes DRM Remover for Windows for the FairPlay DRM removal.

Step 1. After launch TunesKit FairPlay DRM Converter for Mac, click “Add Files” button to select the iTunes M4V movies you want to convert. Then click “OK” to load the files. Or you can also import the iTunes videos by directly dragging and dropping the M4V files into the program.

Step 2. Click the “settings” icon in the program to customize the output audio tracks, subtitles by yourself. Otherwise it will keep all the 5.1 surround audio tracks, stereo audio tracks and subtitles automatically.

Step 3.  Once all the M4V movies are added, you can start to remove the FairPlay DRM and convert the iTunes files to MP4 format by clicking “Convert” button.


After conversion, you can find the non-DRM iTunes videos in the output folder and put them onto any mobile devices to enjoy.

You can also use TunesKit for Windows to remove DRM from iTunes movies on Windows platform.