File Extension 3GP

The 3GP file extension identifies a multimedia format created by Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). This multimedia format is normally used on Third Generation mobile phones but can also be used on some 4G and 2G mobile phones. The 3GP format is a simplified edition of MPEG-4 Part 14 (MP4) container format.

The format has been specifically tailored to decrease bandwidth and storage requirements so as to offer accommodation for mobile phones. This container format also stores various video streams as AMR-NB, AMR-WB+, AMR-WB, HE-AAC, or MPEG-4 Part 2 or MPEG-4 Part 10 or H.263. 3GP files are always big-endian and store or transfer the most important bytes first. The file also holds descriptions for image bitrates and sizes. When this file format is moved to a computer, users can view 3GP movies on Windows, Mac and Linux platforms using the VLC media player and MPlayer. Users can download programs like QuickTime, Media Player Classic, GOM Player, Totem and RealPlayer. A number of cell phones use this format for 3GP videos.

The 3GP player 2008 identifies a 3GP player that can be used on most systems. This multimedia format also offers support to other video formats for mobile phones like 3G2 (3GPP2), MPEG-4 and 3GP. A majority of the audio and video codecs can also supported by this file format. The 3GP Player 2008 is a user friendly application that can be obtained for free allowing users to watch 3GP videos. To convert 3GP video files from a mobile phone to popular PC formats like MP4 or AVI, users require the free 3GP Video Converter. This enables users to take out audio from the 3GP video file format. Free 3GP Video Converter. This application can also be used to convert 3GP video files recorded with one’s cell phone to a more common computer video format for instance, AVI or MP4 or from commonly used computer formats back to the 3GP format. The 3GP converter is normally adware and spyware free and is safe and easy to install and run.

The 3GP specification is intended to evolve the GSM specifications used nowadays, known as UMTS system. There are various 3GP websites developed to offer visitors 3GP Mobile Videos, Mobile Music and Videos. These sites offer a wide collection to enable users to locate music video for use on cell phones. With 3G technology, users can receive and send bandwidth-intensive data like video conferencing, video, web data and audio.