Convert 3GP to MOV Online Free
Convert 3GP mobile video files to QuickTime MOV format for Apple device playback, iMovie editing, and Final Cut Pro workflows. ChangeThisFile processes your file with FFmpeg on secure servers.
ChangeThisFile converts 3GP to MOV free using FFmpeg on secure servers. Upload your mobile 3GP video with encrypted transfer, receive a QuickTime MOV, and the file is auto-deleted after download. No signup or software needed — completely free and private.
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3GP vs QuickTime: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | 3GP | MOV (QuickTime) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | 3rd Generation Partnership Project | QuickTime Movie |
| Designed For | Mobile video and MMS | High-quality desktop and Apple device video |
| Video Codec | H.263, H.264, MPEG-4 | H.264, H.265, ProRes |
| Audio Codec | AMR-NB, AAC | AAC, PCM, AC-3 |
| Typical Resolution | 176x144 to 480x360 | Up to 8K |
| File Size | Very small | Large (high quality) |
| Apple Support | Limited without conversion | Native (Mac, iPhone, iPad) |
| Editing | Not suited for editing | iMovie, Final Cut Pro |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
iMovie Import from Mobile
Convert 3GP videos recorded on older phones or shared via MMS to MOV for direct import into iMovie on Mac.
Final Cut Pro Footage Integration
Bring 3GP mobile footage into Final Cut Pro editing projects by converting to the QuickTime MOV format preferred by Final Cut.
Apple TV Playback
Convert 3GP mobile clips to MOV for playback on Apple TV, which supports QuickTime natively but not 3GP.
Mac QuickTime Player Access
View 3GP videos on Mac without third-party apps by converting to MOV, which opens natively in QuickTime Player.
Higher-Quality Archive
Upgrade old 3GP mobile video archives to the more capable QuickTime container for better long-term compatibility with modern Apple software.
How to Convert 3GP to QuickTime
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Upload Your 3GP File
Click to browse or drag your 3GP mobile video file into the converter. All uploads are secured with HTTPS encryption.
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FFmpeg Converts to QuickTime
Our servers use FFmpeg to transcode your 3GP video to H.264 in a QuickTime MOV container with AAC audio for Apple device and software compatibility.
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Download Your MOV File
Your QuickTime MOV is ready to download when conversion finishes. The original 3GP is permanently deleted from our servers immediately after.
Frequently Asked Questions
MOV is Apple's native video format, enabling playback on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, plus direct import into iMovie and Final Cut Pro. 3GP files are not natively supported by most Apple software.
The quality is limited by the source 3GP file's resolution and bitrate. MOV can hold the original data with less re-encoding overhead, but cannot add quality that wasn't in the source.
Yes. MOV files with H.264 video and AAC audio are fully compatible with iMovie for Mac.
FFmpeg handles H.263, H.264, and MPEG-4 video codecs found in 3GP files, as well as AMR-NB and AAC audio.
Files up to 50MB are supported. 3GP files are typically very small, so size limits are rarely an issue.
Yes. Files are uploaded via HTTPS encryption and automatically deleted from our servers after your download. No content is retained.
MOV plays on Windows via VLC. For native Windows compatibility, consider converting 3GP to MP4 instead.
3GP files are typically small, so most conversions complete in under 30 seconds.
Yes. FFmpeg converts at the source 3GP resolution. If the source is 176x144 or 320x240, the MOV will match.
Yes. Completely free — no accounts, no subscriptions, no watermarks.
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