Convert 3GP to AIFF Online Free
Extract the audio from your 3GP mobile video and save it as AIFF — Apple's uncompressed professional audio format. Perfect for importing old phone recordings into Logic Pro and Mac-based audio workflows.
ChangeThisFile extracts audio from your 3GP mobile video and converts it to AIFF using FFmpeg on our secure servers. AIFF is Apple's uncompressed audio format, ideal for Logic Pro and professional Mac workflows. Files are auto-deleted, completely free with no signup needed.
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3GP vs AIFF: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | 3GP | AIFF |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mobile video container (3GPP) | Apple uncompressed audio container |
| Developer | 3GPP standard | Apple Computer |
| Audio codec | AMR-NB, AMR-WB, or AAC-LC | Uncompressed PCM audio |
| File size | Very small (mobile-optimized) | Very large — uncompressed audio data |
| Audio quality | Low to medium (mobile-optimized) | Maximum — bit-perfect PCM playback |
| Mac compatibility | Not natively supported on macOS | Native — Logic Pro, GarageBand, QuickTime |
| Use case | Old mobile phone recordings | Professional Mac audio production, Logic Pro |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Import old phone recordings into Logic Pro
Logic Pro does not support 3GP files natively. Converting to AIFF gives you a file that Logic Pro imports immediately as an audio region — no additional format conversion or codec installation needed inside the DAW.
Preserve memorable phone recordings in Apple's native uncompressed format
AIFF is an enduring Apple format. Convert irreplaceable 3GP phone recordings — family events, performances, historical moments — to AIFF for permanent archival storage on Mac in an uncompressed, universally readable format.
Extract 3GP audio for use in GarageBand on Mac or iPad
GarageBand natively supports AIFF. Convert old phone recordings from 3GP to AIFF to import them into GarageBand for editing, noise reduction, or incorporation into a podcast or music project.
Prepare 3GP audio for Mac audio post-production
If you need to work with old mobile phone recordings in a professional Mac audio workflow — for documentary, film, or audio restoration — AIFF provides an uncompressed source file with no codec overhead in Pro Tools or Nuendo.
Convert mobile event recordings for Mac-native archiving
Historical events, community meetings, or family gatherings recorded on old phones in 3GP format can be archived as AIFF for long-term preservation on Mac. AIFF's lack of compression ensures no future codec obsolescence risk.
How to Convert 3GP to AIFF
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Upload your 3GP file
Drag and drop your .3gp file onto the converter or click to browse and select it. Files up to 500MB are supported.
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Server-side AIFF conversion
Your 3GP file is uploaded over HTTPS and FFmpeg extracts and decodes the audio (AMR or AAC-LC), writing it as uncompressed PCM audio in an AIFF container. The video stream is discarded.
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Download your AIFF file
Click Download to save the .aiff file. Note: AIFF files are much larger than the source 3GP because audio is stored uncompressed. Both files are deleted from our servers after download.
Frequently Asked Questions
3GP files use heavily compressed mobile audio (AMR or AAC). AIFF stores audio as uncompressed PCM — which is much larger for equivalent audio duration. A 1-minute AMR recording might be 100KB as 3GP but 5MB as AIFF at 44.1 kHz stereo PCM.
AIFF stores audio as uncompressed PCM, lossless from the decoding point. 3GP audio (AMR or AAC) is lossy — the AIFF stores the decoded audio without further degradation. It cannot recover quality that was discarded by the mobile codec.
Yes. Logic Pro imports AIFF files natively. Drag the converted AIFF into the Logic Pro timeline to use it as a standard audio region, regardless of the original 3GP source.
FFmpeg writes AIFF at the decoded sample rate. AMR-NB audio is 8 kHz (narrow-band voice), AMR-WB is 16 kHz (wide-band), and AAC-LC from 3GP is typically 44.1 kHz. The AIFF reflects the source sample rate.
For storage efficiency, FLAC provides lossless compression at a smaller file size. For Logic Pro integration, AIFF is the native Mac choice. Both are appropriate for archiving — choose FLAC for storage, AIFF for Logic Pro workflows.
Yes. GarageBand on iPad and iPhone supports AIFF. Import via the Files app or the Media Browser inside GarageBand.
AIFF provides an uncompressed representation of the 3GP audio for editing in Logic Pro, Audacity, or other DAWs. For AMR-NB sources (narrow-band voice), audio quality is inherently limited regardless of the container format.
Yes. ChangeThisFile is completely free. No signup, no limits, and no fees.
Conversion is fast — FFmpeg processes only the audio stream. 3GP files are small so conversion completes in seconds. The AIFF download is much larger than the original 3GP.
Yes. All uploads are HTTPS-encrypted and files are deleted from our servers immediately after conversion. We never retain, access, or share your content.
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