What is 3GP (Third Generation Presence?)

Have you ever heard of 3GP?  Some Internet users have heard this term but aren’t quite sure what it means.  3GP stands for Third Generation Presence and is a multimedia container format.  3GP can be thought of as a simplified version of the MP4 format which is commonly used these days for various reasons including on iPods.  Thanks to 3GP format, you can easily store your various media on your cell phone as long as it offers support for this format. 

If you end up with items in 3GP format and need them in a different format, there are computer software programs out there that can easily convert your files into the format of your choice.  These programs are reasonable in price, with an average being around $39.  Many of them will not only convert to and from 3GP but to and from other formats as well, making them a great value for the price.  It’s a good idea to do a little research and find the best value for the price. 

ImToo makes a great 3GP video converter which can convert 3GP to and from formats such as MPEG, MP4, MOV, AVI and more.  Most converters such as this one are easy enough that even a computer novice can effectively convert their files.  There are other similar converters you can find offered for download on the web.  As cell phones become more and more advanced, users will be seeing more of the 3GP format. 

The 3GP format was created to provide the best possible format for today’s high definition, high capability wifi phones and handhelds.  Examples of providers who offer 3GP format include Nokia, Ericcson, Siemens Mobile, and Sun Microsystems.  The variety of manufacturers offering multimedia phones compatible with this format is even larger and includes such recognizable names as Motorola, Panasonic, Sanyo, Sharp and Toshiba, to name a few.  Because of the growing popularity of this format, owning a format converter is probably a good idea.  This means that all your multimedia will be compatible with your various devices.

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