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MP4 to 3GP Converter

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How to Convert MP4 to 3GP

Follow these simple steps

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Step 1: Upload Your File

Upload your MP4 file by dragging and dropping or clicking to browse

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Step 2: Select Output Format

3GP is automatically selected as the output format

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Step 3: Start Conversion

Click the Convert button to start the conversion

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Step 4: Download Result

Download your converted 3GP file when ready

Convert MP4 to 3GP - Complete Guide

Converting MP4 to 3GP stays in the video file family but changes the traits that decide size, quality, transparency, editability, or device support. MP4 is a video container format widely used for streaming, mobile playback, social media, and general video sharing. 3GP is a video format. Mobile video. Below is what actually changes in a MP4→3GP conversion, what is preserved, and when 3GP is the better choice than keeping MP4.

What changes when you convert MP4 to 3GP

  • Both MP4 and 3GP are lossy, so the file is re-compressed during conversion. Keep the output quality or bitrate at or above the source to avoid a visible or audible drop.
  • The video is re-encoded into the 3GP format. Because re-encoding is not free, start from the highest-quality source you have and keep quality settings high.

About the MP4 format

MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is the most popular video format worldwide. It offers excellent quality with efficient compression, making it ideal for streaming, sharing, and storage. Our MP4 converter supports all common video formats.

  • Full name: MPEG-4 Part 14
  • Developer: ISO
  • Compression: H.264/H.265 (Video), AAC (Audio)
  • Opens with: every device, every browser, every editor

Where MP4 is strong: plays on virtually every device and platform; efficient H.264/H.265 compression; the default for streaming and social media.

Typical MP4 uses: web and mobile video, social media uploads, general sharing.

About the 3GP format

3GP is a video format designed for mobile phones. It offers small file sizes but limited quality. Our converter transforms 3GP to higher quality formats.

  • Full name: 3rd Generation Partnership Project
  • Developer: 3GPP
  • Compression: H.263/MPEG-4/H.264 (Video)
  • Opens with: VLC, QuickTime, FFmpeg

Where 3GP is strong: small files designed for 3G mobile networks; low bandwidth and storage requirements; widely recorded by older GSM phones.

Typical 3GP uses: legacy mobile phone recordings, MMS video clips, low-bandwidth mobile sharing.

What 3GP keeps

  • 3GP adds: small files designed for 3G mobile networks.

Things to watch out for

  • 3GP is less universally supported than MP4 — make sure your target player or platform accepts 3GP before converting.
  • One 3GP limitation to keep in mind: low resolution and quality.

When to convert MP4 to 3GP

  • Convert MP4 to 3GP for legacy mobile phone recordings.
  • Convert MP4 to 3GP for MMS video clips.
  • Convert MP4 to 3GP for low-bandwidth mobile sharing.

MP4 vs 3GP — format comparison

A quick side-by-side of the structural differences between MP4 and 3GP, so you can confirm this is the right conversion for your file:

AttributeMP43GP
TypeVideo fileVideo file
CompressionLossyLossy
Web-friendlyYesNo
Typical file sizeSmallSmall
Best forweb and mobile videolegacy mobile phone recordings

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MP4 to 3GP FAQ

Because both formats are lossy, the file is compressed again. Keep the output quality or bitrate at or above the MP4 source and the difference will be minimal.
Upload your MP4 file, confirm 3GP as the output format, and click Convert. Job status is shown while the file is processed, then you can download the 3GP result.
Yes. You can start with free daily conversions, with no signup required for your first jobs and no watermarks on the output. Accounts and paid plans are available for higher-volume work.
No. The MP4 to 3GP conversion runs in your browser on any device — Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android — with uploads and downloads over HTTPS.
MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is a video file format. MP4 files can be played with various video players and media applications.
Upload your MP4 video to the converter, select your desired output format, and click Convert. The job status appears while the video is processed.
You can start with free daily conversions. Accounts and paid plans are available for higher-volume work, and downloaded files are not watermarked.
You can convert MP4 to proof-backed video containers such as MP4, WEBM, MOV, AVI, MKV, FLV, WMV, 3GP, OGV, ASF, plus audio outputs like MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, M4A, WMA, AIFF, and OPUS.
Yes! Our MP4 converter works on any device including smartphones and tablets.
Choose the output setting that fits your file-size and playback needs. Re-encoding can change quality depending on codec and bitrate.

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