Convert 3GP to OGG Online Free
Extract the audio from your 3GP mobile video and encode it as OGG Vorbis — a royalty-free, open-source audio format. Ideal for Linux audio libraries, web projects, and open-source mobile recording archives.
ChangeThisFile extracts audio from your 3GP mobile video and encodes it as OGG Vorbis using FFmpeg on our secure servers. OGG is a royalty-free open format that plays on Linux, Android, and in web browsers — perfect for making old phone audio available without proprietary formats. Files are auto-deleted, free with no signup required.
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3GP vs OGG: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | 3GP | OGG |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mobile video container (3GPP) | Open audio container (Vorbis codec) |
| Developer | 3GPP standard | Xiph.Org Foundation |
| Audio codec | AAC-LC, AMR-NB, or AMR-WB | Vorbis (open-source, royalty-free) |
| License | 3GPP standard (patent-encumbered) | Fully open-source, no royalties |
| Desktop support | Very limited on modern systems | Linux, Chrome, Firefox, Android natively |
| File size | Very small (mobile-optimized) | Small — Vorbis-compressed audio only |
| Use case | Old mobile phone recordings | Linux audio, web games, open-source projects |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Convert old phone recordings to OGG for Linux media players
3GP has very limited native support on Linux. OGG Vorbis is natively supported by GStreamer, Rhythmbox, Clementine, and Amarok. Convert 3GP audio to OGG for seamless integration with Linux audio workflows.
Create open-format audio archive from 3GP mobile recordings
OGG Vorbis has no patents or royalties, making it ideal for archiving personal recordings in an open format. Convert 3GP files from old phones to OGG for a royalty-free archive playable everywhere without licensing concerns.
Extract 3GP mobile audio for HTML5 web projects
OGG is natively supported in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge via the HTML5 audio element. Convert mobile phone recordings from 3GP to OGG for use in web-based oral history projects, documentaries, or audio archives.
Port old phone audio to Godot game engine
Godot Engine uses OGG Vorbis for streaming audio. If you have sound recordings from old mobile devices in 3GP format that you want to use in a game project, convert to OGG for direct Godot import.
Convert 3GP recordings for open-source podcast distribution
OGG Vorbis is accepted by open-source podcast platforms and self-hosted streaming servers like Icecast. Convert 3GP mobile recordings to OGG for publishing on open-source podcast infrastructure.
How to Convert 3GP to OGG
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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 OGG encoding
Your 3GP file is uploaded over HTTPS and FFmpeg extracts and decodes the audio (AAC-LC or AMR), encoding it as OGG Vorbis. The video stream is discarded. Processing completes in seconds.
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Download your OGG file
Click Download to save the .ogg file. The original 3GP and converted OGG are automatically deleted from our servers after download.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. OGG Vorbis is natively supported on Linux via GStreamer, PulseAudio, and ALSA. All major Linux media players including Rhythmbox, Clementine, mpv, and VLC play OGG without any additional codec installation.
3GP files use AAC-LC (for video recording) or AMR-NB/AMR-WB (for voice calls and simple recordings). FFmpeg decodes all standard 3GP audio codecs when converting to OGG.
Yes. OGG Vorbis is completely open-source with no patents, royalties, or licensing restrictions. It can be used for any purpose, commercial or non-commercial, completely free.
AMR audio is decoded from 3GP and re-encoded as Vorbis. This involves converting from one lossy codec to another. The Vorbis output accurately represents the quality of the AMR source, which is typically limited (narrow-band voice quality).
Yes. OGG Vorbis is natively supported in Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Safari support has improved in recent versions. For maximum browser compatibility, also provide AAC or MP3 alternatives.
FFmpeg uses a high quality Vorbis VBR setting by default, approximately equivalent to 192 kbps. For AMR source audio, this is much higher than the original quality, but ensures the decoded audio is stored at maximum fidelity.
Yes. ChangeThisFile is completely free. No signup, no limits, and no fees.
Yes. Android has supported OGG Vorbis natively since version 1.0. OGG plays in the default music player and all major third-party apps on Android.
Very fast. 3GP files are small and FFmpeg processes audio-only extraction quickly. Most 3GP files convert in under 5 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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