3GP File Extension

Programs that support 3GP files

• Windows ²⁶
• Mac OS ⁸
• Linux ⁴
• Android ²
• Apple iOS ¹

Windows

• VLC media player
• Windows Media
• KMPlayer
• ALLPlayer
• 3GP PLAYER
• Final Media Player
• QuickTime
• MPlayer
• AVS Video Editor
• Wondershare Video Converter
• Nero Classic
• Nero Recode
• Free Studio
• Wondershare Video Editor
• Nero Multimedia Suite
• VIP Video Converter
• AviDemux
• TRP Converter
• Freemake Video Converter
• Nero Platinum Suite
• SUPER 3D Video Converter
• Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker
• 3GP/iPod/PSP/MP4 Converter
• Any Audio Converter
• Nero Vision Express
• FormatFactory

Mac OS

• Elmedia Player
• MPlayer
• VLC media player
• Tiny Audio Converter
• AviDemux
• Adapter
• Pavtube HD Video Converter
• Movavi Video Converter

Linux

• VLC media player
• Xine
• MPlayer
• AviDemux

Android

• VLC media player
• Mp3 Media Converter

Apple iOS

• OPlayer HD

How to open a 3GP file?

If you can’t open a 3GP file, it is usually because the necessary software is missing. To resolve the issue, select the right program from the list for your operating system. Then go to the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it.

VLC media player, Windows Media and KMPlayer stand out as the preferred programs to manage 3GP files effectively. To install the latest version of Wondershare Video Editor on your computer, visit the Wondershare website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.

After setup, the operating system should recognize 3GP files and link them with Wondershare Video Editor.

Set Wondershare Video Editor as the default 3GP program

Change Default Program on Mac

1. Right click or Control + left click on the desired 3GP file;
2. Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the window, and there you will find the "Enable" menu. The default selection is "Recommended Programs";
4. Choose "All Programs" within this menu and locate Wondershare Video Editor. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to set it as the default program.

Set default programs for Windows

1. Take the first step by right-clicking on your 3GP file. Next, select "Open With" and then choose "Choose another app" from the available options;
2. In the pop-up window, select the Wondershare Video Editor application;
3. Check the "Always use this application" checkbox, and then click "OK" to apply the selected application as the default for opening 3GP files.

Convert files to and from 3GP

If you have trouble working with a 3GP file, try converting it to AVI, MOV, MPG, MPEG, WAV or similar video files.

Be aware that converting a 3GP file may reduce some features, but you can usually revert it to the original format.

Offline conversion tools, like AviDemux, Free Studio and Adapter, provide reliable and high-quality conversion of 3GP files.

Convert 3GP to other file formats

• 3GP to AMV
• 3GP to M2TS
• 3GP to MPEG
• 3GP to VOB
• 3GP to MPEG4
• 3GP to WMA

Converting Files to 3GP Format

• DVR-MS to 3GP
• WMV to 3GP
• WEBM to 3GP
• MP4 to 3GP
• 3GA to 3GP
• WMA to 3GP

Solve problems with 3GP files

3GP files can sometimes be tricky, but minor software adjustments usually resolve the issues. Refer to the tips below for guidance.

How to edit a 3GP file?

To make changes to 3GP files, you need specialized software that allows both opening and editing the video files. Online 3GP editors offer fewer capabilities than applications optimized for 3GPP Multimedia Format.

Best 3GP editors 2026

Based on your described criteria, here is a list of available 3GP editors.