.3GP file extension ? A definition
The .3GP file extension is the mobile phone video file format and is the new standard for delivering rich multimedia over 3rd generation mobile networks. Typically, mobile phones that are equipped with a recording facility use the .3GP file extension as the standard file format for recording video clips.
The latest mobile phones today use the .3GP file format to create, play, and transfer multimedia over 3rd generation, fast-paced wireless networks. Typically, the 3GP file format contains audio and video streams. Video streams are stored in either MPEG-4 Part 10 or MPEG-4 Part 2, whereas audio streams can be stored in various formats, including AAC or AMR.
One major advantage of using the 3GP technology is that it allows fast downloading or transfer of video and audio clips over the Internet.
You can open a .3GP file extension file on the majority of 3g mobile phones that support video playback, as well as on a few 2g and 4g devices. For your reference, below is a list of leading mobile phone providers that offer 3GP technology:
- Sanyo
- Panasonic
- Motorola
- NEC
- Nokia
- Qualcomm
- Toshiba
- Sony Ericsson
- Sharp
What programs play 3GP files?
If you use Windows, you can use the following programs to open 3GP files:
- 3GP Player for Mac
- Apple QuickTime Player
- RealNetworks RealPlayer
- Roxio Creator 2010
- VideoLAN VLC media player
- Bitberry Final Media Player
- MIKSOFT Mobile 3GP Converter
- MPlayer
If you use a Mac computer, you can open 3GP files using the following programs:
- Apple QuickTime Player
- RealNetworks RealPlayer
- Roxio Toast 10 Titanium
- MPlayer
- VideoLAN VLC media player
How to play 3GP file on your computer
To play 3GP files on your computer, you need to get a codec. A codec decompresses different video file formats. It is important you download the right codec and enable the right options to play 3GP files on your computer.
I need to convert MPG to 3GP video files
If you want to view multimedia files on your mobile phone, you will need to convert MPG files to 3GP files. To do this, you can download a 3GP converter from the Internet. Typically, such tools are easy to use and provide users step by step instructions on how to convert MPG files to 3GP files.
Why am I not able to play 3GP files on my Windows Movie Maker?
There could be two reasons for this ? the software does not have the codecs to play 3GP files or the file you are trying to play is corrupt.
To resolve the issue, you can first install the right codec required to play 3GP files. If the issue is still not resolved then most likely the file is corrupt.
A convenient way of resolving issues related to 3GP files is to use reliable file repair software. A file repair software will not only allow you to play 3GP files, but will also fix file errors related to 3GP and other file extensions.