Cinemas are sometimes too expensive and movie shops can sell you corrupted movie files. This is why iTunes allows you to purchase movies on its platform. But how do you buy movie on iTunes?
This is a common question, but it is very easy to but movie on iTunes as long as you log in to your Apple account using the correct Apple ID. Then link the payment option to your Apple account.
You can also choose to buy or rent an iTunes movie. But buying is the best option because it allows you to download and save the movie on your iTunes library. The price depends on the quality of the movie. You can use the categories available on the iTunes movie store to search for the movie you want. TV shows are also available on iTunes.
This article will give you detailed procedures that you can use to buy movie on iTunes and save them on the iTunes digital library. Part two of the article will give you a way you can save the downloaded iTunes movie on your hard drive.
Contents Guide Part 1. How To Buy Movie On iTunes?Part 2. Bonus: How to Convert M4V Files To Other Formats?Part 3. Conclusion
With the current world health condition of COVID-19, many people prefer to buy movies on iTunes instead of going to cinemas. iTunes allows you to buy movies, TV shows, apps, songs, and many other things directly on the application.
You can purchase a movie then download and save it on the iTunes library. Or you can rent the movie for 24 hours. However, if you purchase an iTunes movie you are only allowed to stream it on the iTunes app. You cannot save the movie on your hard drive because of the DRM protection.
iTunes movie files come in M4V video file format which can hold the DRM protection that prevents you from unauthorized use. M4V format is a container format for iTunes and Apple Music apps. iTunes was created and developed by Apple but it is compatible with other operating systems like Windows. You can also buy movie on iTunes with a Windows computer.
Before you buy movie on iTunes, you must have an Apple ID. Make sure you sign in with your original Apple ID that you normally use to access Apple services. If you do not have it, you can easily create one. If you see a cloud symbol next to a movie, just know you already purchased that movie or TV show and you can download it. Also, make sure you have the latest version of iTunes so that you can purchase the most recent movies.
iTunes allows you to purchase movies in bundles at a little fee. You can choose to buy SD or HD quality. Of course, the HD version is expensive than the SD quality. The cost of SD quality ranges between $10 and $15 while the same movie in HD can cost $5 more. Below is a procedure you can use to purchase movies on Mac or Windows.
Step #1. Launch the iTunes application on your mac or windows computer. Make sure you have the latest version of iTunes.
Step #2. Navigate to the left column and click on “iTunes Store” and the application will open the iTunes store that has music, movies, and apps.
Step #3. Navigate to the top menu and click on "Movies". And immediately it will open the movies section showing you a list of movies available for purchase or rent. If you want a specific movie, you can search for it in the search box. There are several categories you can choose from.
Step #4. Click on the movie you want to buy and the movie's page will open. This page contains details about the movie like the release date, run time, and other specifications. You will also get the plot summary and a free trailer.
Step #5. Navigate to the bottom of the movie picture and you will find two buttons. “Buy Movie” & “Rent Movie”. Click on the “Buy Movie” button and you can download the movie to your iTunes library.
Yes, you can buy movie on iTunes and download them to the iTunes library. But still, you have to stream the purchased movie because iTunes M4V video files have DRM protection. Hence you cannot save your purchased iTunes movie on the local storage. This is a challenge for iTunes users who have limited internet connections.
But technology is on their side, you can use third-party video converter software and applications to convert the M4V files into other formats that can playback. You can use any other media player to play the converted iTunes movie file.
Nowadays there are several video converter applications on the market. But the best is DumpMedia Video Converter. This app can convert M4V files into any output format you want. For instance, you can convert your M4V file to MP3. It is user-friendly and can convert a video from any other source apart from iTunes. It can convert more than ten videos at the same time with a high speed of about 6X. It will also give you a high-quality output file with no data loss.
This application is referred to as an all-in-one converter because it has some editing features. You can enhance the video quality from SD to HD before you convert it. It can also edit the audio part of the video. For example, you can adjust the frequency and volume of the movie's audio. You can also add sound effects and filter out some parts of the movies. It also allows you to add subtitles and audio tracks.
Step #1. Download and install the program from the official website. Once installed, open it on your computer.
Step #2. Add the iTunes downloaded movie/movies to the program.
Step #3. Now choose the output format you want from the list. You can also choose the folder where the program will save the converted files.
Step #4. Then click on “Convert” at the bottom of the page and the program will start working.
It is very easy to buy movie on iTunes, simply follow the procedure in part one above. If you do not have enough money, you can choose to rent the movie for some time because it is a little bit cheaper. Even if you purchase the iTunes movie, you cannot play it on any other media player because of the DRM protection.
But you can use DumpMedia Video Converter to convert your files and save them on your hard drive. It has a free trial period, several subscription options, and a one-time purchase. If you purchase the program, you will enjoy extra features and free updates. You can use the app to personalize the video by adding watermarks and text.
