3GP to WTV Converter

Bring 3GP videos into the WTV format using a browser tool

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Cloud-Powered

All processing runs on our servers — your device handles nothing. Upload, convert, and download without draining local resources or battery life.

Universal Playback

Move from 3GP to WTV and play your videos on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and computers without worrying about format support.

Built for Everyone

Whether you are a professional editor or a casual user, the converter is designed to be approachable with an interface anyone can navigate.

How to convert 3GP to WTV

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Select or drag&drop 3GP video to convert it to the WTV format from your computer, iPhone or Android. Moreover, it is possible to choose it from your Google Drive or Dropbox account.

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Now your video is uploaded and you can start the 3GP to WTV conversion. If it is needed, change the output format to one of the 37 video formats supported. After that, you can add more videos for batch conversion.

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If you want, you can customize such settings as resolution, quality, aspect ratio and others by clicking the gear icon. Apply them to all the video files if necessary and click the button "Convert" to process.

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Once your video is converted and edited, you can download it to your Mac, PC or another device. If necessary, save the file to your Dropbox or Google Drive account.

About formats

3GP is a multimedia container format defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project as the standard media format for 3G mobile services. Based on the ISO base media file format (MPEG-4 Part 12), it was designed to reduce storage and bandwidth requirements so that mobile phones with limited capabilities could efficiently capture, store, and play video content. The format typically uses H.263 or H.264 video codecs paired with AMR-NB, AMR-WB, or AAC audio. 3GP was instrumental in bringing multimedia to mobile devices during the early smartphone era, when network speeds and device hardware imposed tight constraints on file sizes. The streamlined container strips away overhead found in full MP4 files, resulting in significantly smaller files that stream reliably over slow 3G connections. 3GP supports both GSM and UMTS network protocols and includes provisions for timed text and still images within the container. Broad adoption by major handset manufacturers ensured that practically every 3G-capable phone could handle 3GP media natively. Although modern mobile devices now favor MP4 and other advanced formats, 3GP files are still encountered in archives of older mobile recordings and in regions where bandwidth-efficient video delivery remains important.
Initial release: 2003
WTV (Windows Recorded TV Show) is a digital video recording format developed by Microsoft and introduced in July 2008 with the Windows Media Center TV Pack for Windows Vista. The format was designed to replace the earlier DVR-MS recording format used by Windows Media Center, offering a more capable container for recording live television broadcasts. WTV files store video in MPEG-2 or H.264 encoding alongside multiple audio tracks in AC-3 or MPEG audio format, along with closed caption data, electronic program guide metadata, and copy protection flags. The container uses an internal directory structure that supports time-shifting features, allowing Windows Media Center to record content while simultaneously enabling playback from the beginning of the recording. A rich metadata framework preserves detailed program information from the electronic program guide (EPG), including show title, episode description, genre, ratings, and original air date, making it easy to organize and browse recorded content. The format supports both standard definition and high definition recordings from digital cable, over-the-air ATSC, and ClearQAM tuner sources. WTV files are natively accessible through Windows Media Center and can be converted to the simpler DVR-MS format using built-in Windows tools. While Windows Media Center was discontinued after Windows 7 (with limited support in Windows 8), WTV files remain in personal media archives and can be processed by third-party video tools.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: July 16, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert 3GP to WTV?

WTV works with Windows Media Center and DVR tools. Converting 3GP to WTV integrates your content into Windows-based home entertainment systems.

How can I open WTV files?

WTV is supported by Windows Media Center, VLC, and Windows-based DVR playback tools.

How fast is the 3GP to WTV conversion?

Processing time depends on duration and quality settings. Typical 3GP recordings become WTV files within a few minutes on our servers.

Do I need special software?

No software or plugins are needed. The 3GP to WTV conversion runs in your browser at convertio.tools — works on any operating system.

Can I convert 3GP to WTV on mobile devices?

Yes — the converter runs in any mobile browser. Upload your 3GP from your phone, choose WTV, and download the result directly to your device.

Can I convert several 3GP videos at once?

You can upload and convert a batch of 3GP files to WTV at the same time. Our servers process files in parallel so the batch completes faster.