File Extension 3GP

Author:   |   Edited: November 26, 2018

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3GP File Summary

The 3GP File Extension has one primary file type, 3GPP Media File format, and can be opened with eight distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by VideoLAN (VLC Media Player software). These files can be categorized as Video Files.

The 3GP File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

If you would like to learn more about 3GP files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic 3GP file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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3GP Types


Leading 3GP Type

.3GP
File Ext:.3gp
Group:3GPP Media File

An audio/video format which was developed by 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). It is designed to transmit multimedia files via the internet; it is also commonly used to save cell phone videos.

Company: Various Developers
Division:Video Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.3gp

Software Programs That Open The 3GPP Media File:


VLC Media Player by VideoLAN

Windows
Windows Phone
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Chrome OS
Solaris
Unix
FreeBSD
NetBSD
OpenBSD

CyberLink PowerDVD by CyberLink

Windows

Google Drive by Google

iOS
Android
Web

MPlayer by The MPlayer Team

Windows
Mac
Linux

Apple QuickTime Player by Apple

Windows
Mac

Roxio Creator NXT Pro 5 by Roxio

Windows

Adobe Flash Player by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac
Linux

Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate by Xilisoft Corporation

Windows

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3GP Demand


Popular OSes

Windows 7 (48%)
Windows 10 (42%)
Windows 8.1 (5%)
Windows XP (2%)

Top Devices

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)


Troubleshoot 3GP Files


Issues Opening 3GP Files

VLC Media Player is Not Installed

When you double-click your 3GP file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have VLC Media Player installed for %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your 3GP because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: If you don't have VLC Media Player installed, and you know of another program to open your 3GP file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


VLC Media Player Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of VLC Media Player won't support your 3GPP Media File file. Download the latest VLC Media Player version from the VideoLAN website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This issue mainly occurs when your 3GPP Media File file was created by a newer version of VLC Media Player than you have on your PC.


Tip: Investigate your 3GP file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening 3GP files are due to having the wrong version of VLC Media Player installed.


Additional 3GP Opening Issues

Although you might already have VLC Media Player or another 3GP-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening 3GPP Media File files. If you are still having problems opening 3GP files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for 3GP are wrong
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry 3GP description
  • Defective install of a 3GP program, such as VLC Media Player
  • Your 3GP file is corrupted (issues with your 3GPP Media File file itself)
  • Your 3GP is infected with malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your 3GP file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the 3GPP Media File file

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