Each MOVPKG file contains multiple XML and an M3U8 file defining the order FRAG files should play in a MOVPKG. Only Apple Music subscribers can download MOVPKG format music.
Windows does not recognize the MOVPKG filename extension. So it asks you to select an app to open the MOVPKG file when you double-click it.
The MOVPKG data file relates to Apple Music. You can find what program a MOVPKG file can be edited, converted or printed with.
We try to assist handling MOVPKG files. Many people share MOVPKG files without instructions on using them. This makes it difficult to determine compatible programs for editing, converting, or printing MOVPKG files.
I downloaded a lossless music file. The ‘Kind’ in Music is HLS Media and the file extension is MOVPKG. Why isn’t this an ALAC file when I rip CDs lossless?
Some purchased tracks downloaded as HLS media MOVPKG files playing back Lossless. Other tracks download as the same Lossy versions though a Lossless version exists in Apple Music.
Use a professional Apple Music converter to download Apple Music songs in FLAC format instead of DRM protected M4P or MOVPKG format.
MOVPKG files are high-resolution lossless Apple Music/Apple TV media files containing FRAG, XML, and M3U8 files required for Apple playback. We’ll investigate effective ways to convert MOVPKG files to MP4.
Remuxing MOVPKG files with FFmpeg into an MP4 file should be possible.
Locate iTunes video files in Finder to export, don’t move them.
The MOVPKG file contains FRAG files. Converting those to MP4 could work. Creating an AVAsset from the MOVPKG URL and converting that to MP4 could also work.
Apple TV app
QuickTime Player