Understand .3GP Files

All you need to confidently work with the video/3gpp format.

video

.3gp

Video stream or container used for demos and campaign assets.

MIME TYPE

video/3gpp

Best for

Tutorials, feature teardowns, launch trailers, and customer testimonials.

Opens with

VLC, QuickTime, Premiere Pro

Registered by

iana

Make the format work for you

Perfect for giving prospects a walkthrough without scheduling a live demo.

Encode multiple bitrates and specify the MIME type so adaptive streaming works flawlessly.
Large files can be slow to transfer. Compress or host on a CDN for better delivery.
Add a short README alongside the file so collaborators know when to use it and how to preview it.

Quick operational checklist

Share confidently. Include sample content and note the expected software version so reviewers open it correctly.
Stay searchable. Tag uploads with video/3gpp or .3gp in your knowledge base so teammates find the right asset fast.
Plan conversions. If recipients cannot open .3gp, export a lightweight PDF or screenshot alternative for quick review.

Explore neighbours to decide whether .3gp is the best hand-off or if a sibling suits your workflow better.