Convert 3GP to FLAC Online Free
Extract the audio from your 3GP mobile video recording and save it as lossless FLAC. Ideal for preserving audio from old phone video recordings, call recordings, and early mobile content.
ChangeThisFile extracts audio from your 3GP mobile video and encodes it as lossless FLAC using FFmpeg on our secure servers. FLAC preserves audio quality from old phone recordings without further degradation. Files are auto-deleted, free with no signup required.
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3GP vs FLAC: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | 3GP | FLAC |
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| Type | Mobile video container (3GPP standard) | Lossless audio-only format |
| Developer | 3GPP / mobile industry | Xiph.Org Foundation |
| Audio codec | AAC-LC, AMR-NB, or AMR-WB (mobile codecs) | FLAC lossless codec |
| File size | Very small (mobile-optimized) | Moderate — lossless audio only |
| Audio quality | Low to medium (mobile-optimized, often AMR) | Bit-perfect reproduction of decoded audio |
| Platform | Mobile-native (older phones) | Universal — all modern platforms |
| Use case | Old mobile phone recordings | Lossless archiving, digital preservation |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Archive old phone video recordings as lossless audio
Videos recorded on early smartphones and feature phones were saved as 3GP files. Extract and archive the audio as FLAC — preserving memories like family events, conversations, and performances without any additional encoding artifacts.
Preserve audio from feature phone video calls
Some older mobile phones recorded video calls or voice messages as 3GP files. Convert the audio to FLAC to create a lossless archive of these recordings using a format playable on modern devices.
Extract audio from 3GP news or event recordings
Journalists and event attendees in the early smartphone era recorded videos in 3GP format. Extract audio as FLAC for archival purposes, ensuring these recordings remain accessible in a universally supported format.
Rescue audio from 3GP files that cannot open on modern devices
3GP has very limited native support on modern desktops. Converting to FLAC creates an audio file that plays on every modern device and software without needing 3GPP codec support.
Digitally preserve community recordings in lossless format
Local events, speeches, and community moments captured on old mobile phones in 3GP format can be digitally preserved as FLAC — the recommended format for long-term audio archiving by digital preservation standards.
How to Convert 3GP to FLAC
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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 FLAC extraction
Your 3GP file is uploaded over HTTPS and FFmpeg extracts and decodes the audio (AAC-LC, AMR-NB, or AMR-WB), encoding it as lossless FLAC. The video stream is discarded.
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Download your FLAC file
Click Download to save the .flac file. The original 3GP and FLAC output are automatically deleted from our servers after download.
Frequently Asked Questions
3GP files use mobile-optimized audio codecs. The most common are AAC-LC (Advanced Audio Coding Low Complexity) and AMR-NB or AMR-WB (Adaptive Multi-Rate, used for mobile voice). FFmpeg decodes all standard 3GP audio codecs.
FLAC stores audio losslessly from the point of decoding. 3GP audio typically uses AMR or AAC (both lossy), so the FLAC stores the decoded audio without further quality loss — but cannot recover quality lost by the original mobile codec.
FLAC avoids adding another layer of lossy compression. For archiving important old recordings, starting with FLAC means no additional quality loss is introduced. You can always convert FLAC to MP3 later if needed for compatibility.
AMR audio (common in voice 3GP recordings) is low quality (narrow-band voice). AAC-based 3GP recordings have better quality. FLAC faithfully stores whatever quality was in the source 3GP.
3GP support on modern desktops and many smartphones is limited. VLC can play 3GP, but native OS support is uncommon. Converting to FLAC ensures universal playback without specialized software.
Yes. FLAC can store audio at any sample rate and bit depth. AMR audio from 3GP is typically 8 kHz / 8-bit (narrow-band) — the FLAC will store this exactly as decoded, at the same low-quality fidelity of the original AMR source.
Yes. ChangeThisFile is completely free. No signup, no limits, and no fees.
FLAC is supported by VLC, Foobar2000, Android natively, iOS/macOS since 2017, Kodi, Plex, and virtually all modern desktop media players.
Very fast. 3GP files are small (mobile-optimized) and FFmpeg processes only the audio. Most 3GP files convert in under 10 seconds.
Yes. All uploads are HTTPS-encrypted and files are deleted from our servers immediately after conversion. We never retain or access your content.
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