3GP to MOV converter
This makes an MOV out of the 3GP you already have. MOV is what an iPhone and most Apple video software record to. Your file never leaves your computer.
Need the other direction? Convert MOV to 3GP
How to convert 3GP to MOV
- 1 Drop your 3GP .3gp or .3g2 file onto the page, or click to browse for it.
- 2 Set the quality, or leave the default, which keeps the file small without anything showing.
- 3 Convert. The work happens on your own machine, so how long it takes depends on your computer and the file.
- 4 Download the MOV, or add more files and do the whole set in one go.
Why convert 3GP to MOV
- Carries the high quality footage professional editing tools expect.
- Supports timecode, several tracks and transparency for editing.
- Video with a transparent background for compositing.
- 3GP: low resolution and heavily compressed by design.
3GP compared with MOV
How the two formats differ on the things that decide whether a conversion is worth making.
| Property | 3GP | MOV |
|---|---|---|
| File extension | .3gp | .mov |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy or lossless |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Typical file size | Smaller | Depends on mode |
| Browser support | No browser support | Some browsers |
| Introduced | 2001 | 1991 |
| Developed by | 3GPP | Apple |
| Standard | Open | Proprietary |
Quality and what changes
MOV stores the same content under a different set of rules, so what matters here is compatibility rather than picture quality. Convert once from the best source you have rather than through a chain of intermediate files.
- One MOV limitation to keep in mind: windows and Android often need extra software, or a conversion.
Questions about 3GP to MOV
Is my 3GP file uploaded anywhere?
No. The whole thing runs inside the browser tab you already have open. Your 3GP is read straight from your own disk, converted on your machine and handed back as an MOV. Nothing is sent anywhere, nothing is stored and there is no account.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no server-side limit because no server sees the file. The real ceiling is your device memory, since the input and the output both have to fit in the tab. A few hundred megabytes is usually fine on a desktop machine and considerably less on a phone.
Can I convert several 3GP files at once?
Yes. Add as many as you like and they are processed one after another, then offered as separate MOV downloads or as a single ZIP. Speed depends on your own processor rather than on a queue.
Does the converter work offline?
Yes, after the page has loaded once. The engine is cached by the browser, so you can disconnect, reload and keep converting. That falls out of doing the work locally rather than being a separate mode you switch on.