3GP file format
| Extension | .3gp |
| Category | video |
| Programs | QuickTime Player VLC Media Player Windows Media Player |
| Main program | Adobe Flash Professional |
| Description | 3GP is a multimedia container format defined by the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) and is typically used on 3G mobile phones and other devices. 3GP was initially created in 1998 and is commonly utilized for cell phones that are GSM-based (Global System for Mobile Communications). Due to its small bandwidth requirements and efficient use of data, 3GP files take up less space, making them ideal for mobile phones. Important note: Please translate the text as if it were written by a native English speaker and consider all speech and language nuances when preparing the final text. |
| Technical details | The 3GP format is based on MPEG-14 structures. It has reduced space requirements and bandwidth to make it more suitable for mobile phones. It is user-friendly, allowing for easy file storage, sharing, and editing. Video components are saved as MPEG-4 Part-2, H.263, and others, while audio components are saved as AMR-WB, AMR-WB+, AMR-NB, and more. The Playstation 3 can encode audio files for sharing with an external USB drive, while the Nintendo DSi supports 3GP files for use on SD cards. |
| MIME type | video/3gpp audio/3gpp |