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Basic information about 3GP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension 3GP（*.3GP or *.3gp）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the 3GP file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the 3GP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the 3GP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support 3GP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the 3GP file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the 3GP file?
How to open a 3GP file?
What programs do I need to open a 3GP file?
What programs help to create and edit a 3GP file?
How to convert 3GP files to another file format?
How to convert another files to 3GP file format?

1.Detail information about 3GP file extension: 3GPP Multimedia File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert 3GP files
File type	3GPP Multimedia File	Category	Video Files
Developer	Third Generation Partnership Project	File format	Binary
Description	3GP file is a 3GPP Multimedia File developed by Third Generation Partnership Project. The 3GP file type is primarily associated with 3GPP. 3GPP and 3GPP2 are the new worldwide standards for the creation, delivery and playback of multimedia over 3rd generation, high-speed wireless networks. Defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project and 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 respectively, these standards seek to provide uniform delivery of rich multimedia over newly evolved, broadband mobile networks (3rd generation networks) to the latest multimedia-enabled wireless devices. 3GPP and 3GPP2 are based on the MPEG-4 standard which was derived from Apple's QuickTime. QuickTime 6.5 includes support for key components of the 3GPP and 3GPP2 specifications.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Windows Video Microsoft Groove Music Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate VideoLAN VLC media player MPlayer 3GP PLAYER 3GP/iPod/PSP/MP4 Converter Adobe Flash Professional All to iPod Zune PSP 3GP ALLPlayer Any Audio Converter Any DVD Converter Any Video Converter FREE Any Video Converter Pro Aoao Video to Picture Converter Apple QuickTime AviDemux Creator NXT Pro DRM Media Converter DVD Ripper+Video Converter Ultimate FFmpeg Final Media Player FormatFactory Free 3GP Converter Free Studio Free Video Converter Freemake Video Converter ImTOO 3GP Video Converter ImTOO DPG Converter iPad Video Converter Factory Pro KMPlayer Magic 3GP/iPod/PSP Video Converter MediaCell Video Converter Mobile Media Converter Nokia Multimedia Player Nokia Suite Prism QuickTime Player RealPlayer SUPER SWF & FLV Toolbox Ultimate Video Converter Video Converter Personal VideoSuite Personal WinX Video Converter Xilisoft DVD Creator
macOS	Apple QuickTime Player Roxio Toast 16 VideoLAN VLC media player MPlayer Eltima Elmedia Player Adapter Adobe Flash Professional Aimersoft DVD Ripper Any Video Converter Pro FLV Crunch iVI - iTunes Video Importer Mobile Media Converter Movavi DVD Ripper Prism RealPlayer Toast 11 Wondershare DVD Creator Xilisoft iPhone Ringtone Maker
Linux	VideoLAN VLC media player MPlayer Mobile Media Converter Xine
Android	File Viewer for Android PANDORA.TV KMPlayer BIT LABS Simple MP4 Video Player J2 Interactive MX Player VLC media player
iOS	olimsoft OPlayer OPlayer HD

How to convert 3GP files to another file format?

There are 34 records in our database eligible for 3GP files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve 3GP to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to 3GP file format?

There are 55 records in our database eligible for another files to 3GP file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to 3GP conversion, you may use the option.

Can't open a 3GP file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.3GP”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the 3GP extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support 3GP file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of 3GP files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a 3GP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a 3GP file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a 3GP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the 3GP file is damaged.
Whether the 3GP file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the 3GP file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the 3GP file format is incompletely.
Whether the 3GP file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a 3GP file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a 3GP file.

If the 3GP file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.

3GP to 3G2	3GP to 3GA	3GP to AAC	3GP to AMR
3GP to AMV	3GP to AVC	3GP to AVI	3GP to BIK
3GP to DVR MS	3GP to DVR-MS	3GP to F4V	3GP to FLAC
3GP to FLV	3GP to H264	3GP to M2TS	3GP to M4A
3GP to M4V	3GP to MKV	3GP to MOV	3GP to MP3
3GP to MP4	3GP to MPEG	3GP to MPG	3GP to MTS
3GP to OGG	3GP to OGV	3GP to SWF	3GP to TRP
3GP to TS	3GP to VOB	3GP to WAV	3GP to WEBM
3GP to WMA	3GP to WMV

264 to 3GP	3GA to 3GP	AMR to 3GP	AVC to 3GP
AVI to 3GP	DASH to 3GP	DVR MS to 3GP	F4V to 3GP
FLAC to 3GP	FLV to 3GP	M4V to 3GP	MKV to 3GP
MOV to 3GP	MP4 to 3GP	MPEG to 3GP	MPG to 3GP
TS to 3GP	VOB to 3GP	WEBM to 3GP	WMV to 3GP
REM to 3GP	IFV to 3GP	THUMBDATA3 to 3GP	YIFY to 3GP
MSWMM to 3GP	QT to 3GP	DSB to 3GP	VDATA to 3GP
DVR to 3GP	OGG to 3GP	EXO to 3GP	OGV to 3GP
RMVB to 3GP	VLC to 3GP	VPJ to 3GP	APK to 3GP
AIFF to 3GP	VGHD to 3GP	DVR-MS to 3GP	AMV to 3GP
TRP to 3GP	WVE to 3GP	MMF to 3GP	WMA to 3GP
LQM to 3GP	MOD to 3GP	MENC to 3GP	M4A to 3GP
VEP to 3GP	TREC to 3GP	AAC to 3GP	H264 to 3GP
M2TS to 3GP	TOD to 3GP	TP to 3GP