I've paid for and downloaded a movie (in HLS format) from ITunes that I am unable to play in Apple TV on my brand new MacBook. Can someone provide details on how to correct this situation? Will apple provide credit so that I can "repurchase" the same movie to download in compatible format?
MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
on my brand new MacBook
Apple uses HLS video now for all downloads of Apple video services on current OS versions. Downloads from Apple’s servers in other formats do not seem to be an option at this time.
m4v/mp4/mov was very useful for Home Sharing, but that still is no option for Apple video services (buy/subscription) on modern Macs at this time (but in-app AirPlay works as alternative). Playback in HLS video format (movpkg) is of course very much supported on the device to which the media file was downloaded.
If your issue is about Home Sharing, then please let Apple know about your wish for HLS support through Home Sharing. More feedback may help Apple prioritize this. Product Feedback - Apple:
on my brand new MacBook
Apple uses HLS video now for all downloads of Apple video services on current OS versions. Downloads from Apple’s servers in other formats do not seem to be an option at this time.
m4v/mp4/mov was very useful for Home Sharing, but that still is no option for Apple video services (buy/subscription) on modern Macs at this time (but in-app AirPlay works as alternative). Playback in HLS video format (movpkg) is of course very much supported on the device to which the media file was downloaded.
If your issue is about Home Sharing, then please let Apple know about your wish for HLS support through Home Sharing. More feedback may help Apple prioritize this. Product Feedback - Apple:
HLS Movie Format on MacBook
