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Basic information about K3G file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension K3G（*.K3G or *.k3g）, 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 K3G file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the K3G file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the K3G file with their brief description and a list of programs that support K3G file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the K3G file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the K3G file?
  • How to open a K3G file?
  • What programs do I need to open a K3G file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a K3G file?
  • How to convert K3G files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to K3G file format?


1.Detail information about K3G file extension: 3GP Mobile Phone Video File

File type 3GP Mobile Phone Video File Category Video Files
Developer Third Generation Partnership Project File format Binary
Description K3G file is a 3GP Mobile Phone Video File developed by Third Generation Partnership Project. Video file created in the 3GPP format but uses an extension that is much less common than the .3GP extension; stores video in a compact format that is suitable for Internet transfer and playback on mobile devices.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert K3G files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker
Microsoft Windows Media Player
GRETECH GOM Player



Can't open a K3G 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.K3G”。

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 K3G extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support K3G 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 K3G 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 K3G file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a K3G 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 K3G file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the K3G file is damaged.
  • Whether the K3G file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the K3G file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the K3G file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the K3G file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a K3G file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a K3G file.

If the K3G 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.