Movies Download in HLS Instead of m4v

I recently bought a Macbook Air M1. I tried to re-download my previously purchased iTiunes movies via the Apple TV app. For some of the movies it downloads an HLS file instead of an m4v file. I want the m4v file. I looked up what to do, and did the standard solution of going to "Settings," and then on to "Playback." I set it to download the "Most Compatible HD (1080p)" and unchecked "Download Multichannel Audio." This is also the solution I used when it occurred on my old Macbook Air. However, it hasn't worked this time.


I tried re-downloading the troublesome movies on my old MacBook Air, and it worked with the same settings that aren't working on my new Macbook Air.


I looked around on the internet and discussion forums, and there don't seem to be other solutions the one I've already tried.


Any other suggections?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 19, 2022 06:40 PM

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Posted on Oct 19, 2022 08:29 PM

I don’t think there currently is a solution for macOS Big Sur or later. I would advise to give feedback to Apple, to have them reconsider to bring back options for this functionality.


Also see:

HLS files on Home Sharing - Apple Community

Prevent downloading movpkg files from iTunes Store - Apple Community

HLS Media, specifically iTunes movie purchase - Apple Community

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Oct 19, 2022 08:29 PM in response to onehandclappingsf

I don’t think there currently is a solution for macOS Big Sur or later. I would advise to give feedback to Apple, to have them reconsider to bring back options for this functionality.


Also see:

HLS files on Home Sharing - Apple Community

Prevent downloading movpkg files from iTunes Store - Apple Community

HLS Media, specifically iTunes movie purchase - Apple Community

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