Convert 3GPP Multimedia (.3gp) to iPhone Video (.iphone-video) online for free. Fast, secure video conversion with no watermarks or registration.
Upload your .3gp file by dragging it into the upload area or clicking to browse.
Choose your output settings. The default settings work great for most files.
Click Convert and download your .mp4 file when it's ready.
3GP was the standard recording format on pre-smartphone mobile phones, storing video encoded with H.263 or MPEG-4 Part 2 and audio in AMR at resolutions from 176x144 to 720x480. iPhones require video in H.264 or H.265 format within MP4 or MOV containers, with AAC audio, to leverage the A-series chip's hardware decoder. Converting 3GP to an iPhone-optimized profile ensures native playback in the Photos app, Messages, and FaceTime, with full support for sharing, editing, and AirDrop.
iPhones do not reliably play 3GP files — the Camera Roll ignores unknown containers, and most iOS apps cannot handle H.263 video or AMR audio. Converting to iPhone video (H.264 Baseline or Main profile, AAC-LC, MP4 container) enables hardware-accelerated decoding that saves battery and ensures smooth playback. The conversion also produces files that are instantly shareable via iMessage, AirDrop, and social media apps without any additional transcoding by the receiving app.
FFmpeg transcodes the 3GP source to H.264 Main profile (Level 3.1) in an MP4 container, targeting compatibility from iPhone 5 onward. Audio is converted to AAC-LC at 128 kbps. The MP4 container is optimized with moov atom at the start (faststart) for streaming playback. Pixel aspect ratio is corrected if the source uses non-square pixels. CRF-based encoding ensures efficient file sizes appropriate for mobile storage.
H.264 Main profile delivers cleaner video than H.263 at comparable bitrates. The AMR-to-AAC audio conversion is a dramatic quality upgrade — from 8 kHz narrow-band to 44.1 kHz full-range audio. Original resolution is preserved; there is no benefit to upscaling 176x144 source material. Expect output files that look and sound significantly better than the 3GP originals when played on iPhone.
| Device | 3GP | iPhone Video |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Native | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No |
Resolution: 1920x1080
Bitrate: 8-12 Mbps
H.264 recommended for fast processing
Resolution: 1080x1080
Bitrate: 3.5 Mbps
Square or 9:16 for Reels
Resolution: 1080x1920
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
9:16 vertical, under 60s ideal
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 5 Mbps
Under 140s, 512MB max
Resolution: 960x540
Bitrate: 2 Mbps
16MB limit for standard, 64MB for document
Resolution: 1280x720
Bitrate: 4 Mbps
Converting 3GP to iPhone video format ensures your legacy mobile recordings play natively, share effortlessly, and integrate seamlessly into the iOS media ecosystem.
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| Χαρακτηριστικό | 3GP | iPhone Video |
|---|---|---|
| Πλήρες όνομα | 3GPP Multimedia | iPhone Compatible Video |
| Επέκταση | .3gp | .mp4 |
| Ιδανικό για | Mobile optimized | iPhone optimized |