3GP
Technology & Computing abbreviation · File Format
| Stands for | 3GPP file format |
|---|---|
| Categories | Technology & Computing |
3GP stands for 3GPP file format, a file format abbreviation.
Multimedia container defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project for 3G mobile phones, used to record and send short videos via MMS on feature phones of the 2000s. It typically held H.263 or H.264 video with AMR or AAC audio.
Example: My old flip phone's videos are tiny 3GP files at 176 by 144 pixels.
Usage notes
3GP is a simplified version of the MP4 container designed for low-bandwidth networks. A sibling format, 3G2, served CDMA networks. Most media players, including VLC, still open 3GP files. Resolution and quality were limited by the cameras and network speeds of the time.
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