3GP to TS Video Converter
Free and secure 3GP to TS converter. Process your videos directly in your browser with no upload to our servers. 2GB maximum.
How to Convert 3GP to TS?
- Click the "Choose Files" button to select your 3GP files.
- Click the "Convert to TS" button to start the conversion.
- When the status changes to "Done" click the "Download TS" button
Free & Secure
Our 3GP to TS 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 TS
The TS (Transport Stream) format is a communication protocol developed as part of the MPEG-2 standard, initially designed for digital television.
TS is characterized by its robustness and ability to efficiently handle continuous broadcasting. It encapsulates data into 188-byte packets, a size optimized for transport across networks, and includes built-in error correction mechanisms. This structure allows for quick recovery of the stream in case of data loss, which is crucial for live broadcasting and streaming.
Widely used in television broadcasting via DVB, the TS format has also become popular for HLS streaming (HTTP Live Streaming) developed by Apple. It supports multiplexing of multiple audio, video, and data streams, allowing for the simultaneous transmission of different audio tracks or subtitles.
While the TS format excels in live broadcasting and streaming, it has some limitations for local file storage, particularly a larger file size compared to other container formats like MP4 or MKV. However, its reliability and low latency make it a preferred choice for professional broadcasting applications and live streaming services.