.3GP File

.3gp is 3GPP Multimedia File

Key Features: .3GP File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.3gp
Format	Binary
Created by	Third Generation Partnership Project
Category	Video

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How to open:
How to convert:

What is an .3GP file?

The 3gp file extension is used for multimedia files for wireless networks. 3GP video file format is common used on mobile phones. 3GPP is based on the MPEG-4 standard which was derived from Apple's QuickTime. QuickTime and above 6.5 includes support for key components of the 3GPP specifications.

3GPP and 3GPP2 are the 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.

MIME types:
audio/3gpp
video/3gpp

A 3gp file extension is related to the multimedia file format developed for wireless networks (3GPP networks) based on MPEG-4 standard. A 3gp file contains multimedia data.

How to open:

Use Apple Quicktime software or RealPlayer or any other media player application with support of 3GP format.

How to convert:

Many modern video converters are able to convert *.3gp files to another format.

3GPP Multimedia File - File openers

Windows

File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Windows Video
Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate
VideoLAN VLC media player
MPlayer

Mac

Apple QuickTime Player
Roxio Toast 17
VideoLAN VLC media player
MPlayer
Eltima Elmedia Player

Linux

VideoLAN VLC media player
MPlayer

iOS

olimsoft OPlayer

Android

File Viewer for Android
PANDORA.TV KMPlayer
BIT LABS Simple MP4 Video Player
J2 Interactive MX Player

How to solve problems with 3GP files

Associate the 3GP file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any 3GP file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.3GP files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the 3GP file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .3GP is 3GPP Multimedia File. Because only the current version supports the latest 3GP file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Third Generation Partnership Project manufacturer website after an available .3GP is 3GPP Multimedia File update.
To make sure that your 3GP file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.

.3GP File

Key Features: .3GP File Extension

What is an .3GP file?

How to open:

How to convert:

Windows

Mac

Linux

iOS

Android

Third Generation Partnership Project

Video

Binary

How to solve problems with 3GP files