.3gp 3GPP multimedia file
Video
| MIME type | video/3gpp |
|---|---|
| Description | 3GPP multimedia file |
| Acronym | 3GPP – 3rd Generation Partnership Project |
| Category | Video |
| Based on | video/mp4 |
| Other extensions | .3ga, .3gpp |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .3gp file?
A .3gp file is a “3GPP multimedia file” (MIME type video/3gpp). 3GPP stands for 3rd Generation Partnership Project.
How do I open a .3gp file?
With a media player such as VLC or mpv, which support nearly all video containers and codecs. To convert it, use ffmpeg or HandBrake.
How can you tell a genuine .3gp file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.3gp shows the guessed type.
Which format is .3gp based on?
Technically a .3gp file is a subtype of “MPEG-4 video” (video/mp4), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .3gp?
The MIME type is video/3gpp. In the Apache web server: AddType video/3gpp .3gp; in nginx: types { video/3gpp 3gp; }.