3GP to WVE Converter

Strip audio from 3GP video recordings as WVE online

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Audio Extraction

Pull the soundtrack from 3GP video and save it as WVE. Keep the audio you need without the video weight — ideal for music and podcasts.

Batch Processing

Upload and convert multiple files simultaneously. Our cloud infrastructure processes them in parallel, saving you time on larger jobs.

Simple Workflow

Three steps — upload, choose format, download. No technical knowledge needed. The clean interface makes conversion straightforward for everyone.

How to convert 3GP to WVE

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose wve or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your wve file right afterwards

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
WVE is the audio format native to the Psion Series 3 family of personal digital assistants, released by British company Psion PLC beginning in September 1991. These clamshell PDAs included a built-in voice recorder, and all dictation functionality relied on WVE files to store captured sound. Each file begins with the ASCII signature "ALawSoundFile**" followed by a minimal header, then raw A-law encoded audio sampled at 8 kHz — a rate inherited from digital telephony standards. At 8000 bytes per second, a one-minute recording occupies just 480 KB, which was essential given that Psion devices stored data on SRAM cards typically ranging from 128 KB to 2 MB. The A-law encoding provides reasonable speech clarity within these tight storage constraints, prioritizing intelligibility over high-fidelity reproduction. WVE files can be converted to WAV or other modern formats using SoX, Awave Studio, or specialized Psion file utilities. While the format is firmly a product of early-1990s handheld computing, it holds historical significance as one of the first audio recording formats designed for pocket-sized consumer devices. Collectors and researchers studying mobile computing history occasionally encounter WVE files when recovering data from legacy SRAM media.
Developer: Psion PLC
Initial release: 1991

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of converting 3GP to WVE?

WVE serves a specific niche in audio workflows. Converting 3GP to WVE lets you use the content in specialized tools and platforms requiring this format.

What software plays WVE?

You can play WVE with Psion handheld devices and SoX for modern audio playback.

Is the conversion private and secure?

We take privacy seriously — uploaded 3GP files are erased once converted, and WVE outputs are automatically deleted within 24 hours.

Can I batch convert multiple 3GP files?

You can upload and convert multiple 3GP files to WVE at the same time. Batch processing runs on our servers so your device stays free.

How long does 3GP to WVE conversion take?

Our cloud servers handle the processing quickly. Typical 3GP recordings convert to WVE in under a minute, though larger files naturally take longer.

Do I need to install anything?

Nothing to install — everything happens in the browser. Open convertio.tools, upload your 3GP, and receive the WVE without any software setup.

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