MPEG to 3GP Converter

Shrink MPEG video into 3GP for mobile phone playback

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The codec to encode the video track. Codec "Without reencoding" copies the video stream from the input file into output without re-encoding if possible.
Set output AVC (H.264) encoding profile. The older the target device, the "lower" profile you should set. More info can be found on the wiki.
Set output AVC (H.264) profile level. Leaving this setting in "Auto" will calculate the correct level and is the best choice in most cases. More info can be found on the wiki.

mpeg

MPEG (MPEG-1) is a foundational video and audio compression standard published in August 1993 by the Moving Picture Experts Group as ISO/IEC 11172. It was the first international standard for lossy compression of moving pictures and associated audio, establishing principles and techniques that would influence virtually all subsequent video codecs. MPEG-1 video achieves compression through a combination of motion-compensated prediction, discrete cosine transform coding, and variable-length entropy encoding, organized around three frame types: I-frames (intra-coded), P-frames (predicted), and B-frames (bidirectionally predicted). The standard targets bit rates around 1.5 Mbps for combined audio and video, producing quality comparable to VHS tape at SIF resolution (352x240 for NTSC). This compression level was specifically chosen to match the data throughput of 1x-speed CD-ROM drives, enabling the Video CD format that brought digital video to consumers in the early 1990s. The audio component, particularly Layer III (MP3), went on to become the most influential audio format in history. The I/P/B frame structure, motion estimation approach, and block-based transform coding established the architectural template followed by every major video codec since, from MPEG-2 through H.264 and beyond. Though long surpassed in compression efficiency, MPEG-1 remains supported by virtually all media software.
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3gp

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.
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Phone-Ready Format

3GP is purpose-built for mobile playback. Your MPEG videos become light enough for any phone, even older handsets with limited storage.

MPEG to Mobile

Bridge the gap between desktop MPEG video and mobile consumption. 3GP delivers your content in a phone-native wrapper.

Secure Uploads

Source MPEG files are deleted right after processing. Converted 3GP outputs are cleaned from our servers within 24 hours.

How to convert MPEG to 3GP

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Select or drag&drop MPEG video to convert it to the 3GP 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 MPEG to 3GP 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

MPEG (MPEG-1) is a foundational video and audio compression standard published in August 1993 by the Moving Picture Experts Group as ISO/IEC 11172. It was the first international standard for lossy compression of moving pictures and associated audio, establishing principles and techniques that would influence virtually all subsequent video codecs. MPEG-1 video achieves compression through a combination of motion-compensated prediction, discrete cosine transform coding, and variable-length entropy encoding, organized around three frame types: I-frames (intra-coded), P-frames (predicted), and B-frames (bidirectionally predicted). The standard targets bit rates around 1.5 Mbps for combined audio and video, producing quality comparable to VHS tape at SIF resolution (352x240 for NTSC). This compression level was specifically chosen to match the data throughput of 1x-speed CD-ROM drives, enabling the Video CD format that brought digital video to consumers in the early 1990s. The audio component, particularly Layer III (MP3), went on to become the most influential audio format in history. The I/P/B frame structure, motion estimation approach, and block-based transform coding established the architectural template followed by every major video codec since, from MPEG-2 through H.264 and beyond. Though long surpassed in compression efficiency, MPEG-1 remains supported by virtually all media software.
Initial release: August 1993
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert MPEG to 3GP?

3GP is optimized for GSM mobile networks and phones with limited storage. It produces extremely compact video for on-the-go viewing.

How do I play 3GP files?

Most mobile phones play 3GP natively. On desktop, VLC, QuickTime, and MPC-HC open 3GP files without any extra codecs.

Will quality be acceptable?

3GP trades some quality for tiny file sizes. For small-screen mobile viewing, the visual quality is perfectly adequate.

Can I convert several MPEG files?

Upload a batch of MPEG videos and convert each to 3GP simultaneously — no need to process them individually.

Does 3GP include audio?

Yes — 3GP carries both video and audio tracks, typically using AMR or AAC audio encoding within the container.

Is this free to use?

Basic conversions are available at no cost. Premium plans offer higher limits and priority processing for larger batches.

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