3GP to MOV Video Converter
Free and secure 3GP to MOV converter. Process your videos directly in your browser with no upload to our servers. 2GB maximum.
How to Convert 3GP to MOV?
- Click the "Choose Files" button to select your 3GP files.
- Click the "Convert to MOV" button to start the conversion.
- When the status changes to "Done" click the "Download MOV" button
Free & Secure
Our 3GP to MOV Converter is free. Your videos are processed directly in your browser without any upload to our servers, 100% confidential.
Quality Options
Choose between three conversion modes: "High Quality" for best output, "Balanced" for good quality/speed ratio, or "Fast" for quick conversion.
Easy to Use
Simply drag & drop or upload your 3GP files and click the convert button.
Format 3GP
The 3GP format is a multimedia container developed by 3GPP in the early 2000s, specifically designed to optimize the storage and broadcasting of video content on early 3G mobile phones. Based on the MPEG-4 format, it played a crucial role in the emergence of mobile video sharing.
Technically, 3GP uses a simplified version of the H.263 codec or MPEG-4 Part 2, and for audio, the AMR or AAC-LC codecs. This combination allows for small file sizes suitable for the storage and bandwidth limitations of mobile devices at the time. Typical resolutions range from 128x96 to 352x288 pixels, with relatively low bitrates.
At its peak, 3GP was the preferred format for mobile sharing on second and third-generation mobile phones. It was particularly popular for video MMS and the early mobile online sharing services. Although its quality is modest by today's standards, it offered an excellent compromise between file size and visual quality for the small screens of that era.
Today, with the advent of modern smartphones and 4G/5G networks, 3GP has largely been supplanted by more modern formats like MP4 H.264/H.265. However, it remains supported by many devices and software for backward compatibility reasons, highlighting its historical importance in the evolution of mobile multimedia.
Format MOV
The QuickTime Movie format was developed by Apple in 1991 as the native container format for their QuickTime player. Originally designed for Macintosh systems, it has become one of the most widespread video formats in the professional creative industry.
The .mov utilizes a sophisticated modular architecture based on "atoms" that can contain different types of media, including video, audio, subtitles, and metadata. This flexibility allows storing high-quality videos with various codecs like ProRes, H.264, or DV while preserving excellent image quality.
Particularly valued in the world of post-production and professional video editing, the .mov format has become a de facto standard in the film and television industry. Its ability to maintain high quality while allowing for non-destructive editing makes it a preferred choice for professional editing software. However, its main limitation lies in the large file sizes, especially when using professional codecs.
Though initially developed for the Apple ecosystem, the .mov format is now widely compatible with most operating systems and media players. This universality, combined with its quality and flexibility, makes it a still relevant choice for audiovisual professionals, despite the emergence of newer formats.