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Extract the audio from your 3GP mobile video and save it as WMA — the Windows Media Audio format. Useful for importing old mobile phone recordings into Windows Media Player and Windows-based audio devices.
By ChangeThisFile Team · Last updated: March 2026
ChangeThisFile extracts audio from your 3GP mobile video and encodes it as WMA using FFmpeg on our secure servers. WMA is native to Windows Media Player and Xbox, making old 3GP phone recordings accessible in the Windows media ecosystem. Files are auto-deleted, free with no signup required.
3GP vs WMA: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | 3GP | WMA |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mobile video container (3GPP) | Microsoft proprietary audio format |
| Developer | 3GPP standard | Microsoft |
| Audio codec | AMR-NB, AMR-WB, or AAC-LC | Windows Media Audio |
| Windows Media Player | Not supported natively | Native format — opens immediately |
| File size | Very small (mobile-optimized) | Small — audio only, comparable to MP3 |
| Metadata | Minimal 3GPP tags | WMA tags: title, artist, album, cover art |
| Use case | Old mobile recordings | Windows Media Player, Xbox, Windows audio |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Import old phone recordings into Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player does not support 3GP. Converting to WMA creates a file that Windows Media Player opens natively, allowing you to manage old phone recordings in your Windows music library with full metadata support.
Play mobile video audio on Xbox via WMA
Xbox consoles support WMA from USB drives and network shares. Convert 3GP mobile recordings to WMA to play them through your Xbox home theater system without a PC or phone.
Share old phone audio with Windows Media Player users
3GP files are uncommon on Windows desktops. Converting to WMA gives recipients a file they can open immediately in Windows Media Player without downloading specialized software.
Build a Windows audio library from old 3GP recordings
If you have a collection of 3GP recordings from old phones and use Windows Media Player for music management, converting to WMA allows all these files to be organized in a proper Windows music library.
Convert mobile event recordings for Windows corporate distribution
In Windows-centric corporate environments, WMA is commonly used for audio distribution. Convert 3GP event or meeting recordings to WMA for internal distribution that recipients can open without additional codecs.
Who Uses This Conversion
Tailored guidance for different workflows
Podcasters
- Pull the audio from a recorded 3GP interview or webinar and publish it as a WMA episode
- Convert a 3GP livestream recording to WMA so listeners can catch up on the go
Musicians & Producers
- Extract a performance take from a 3GP video into WMA to edit in your DAW
- Rip reference audio from a 3GP clip to WMA for sampling or transcription
Content Creators
- Convert a 3GP recording to WMA to reuse the soundtrack as background audio or a voiceover
- Turn a 3GP talk into a WMA audiogram or clip for social platforms
How to Convert 3GP to WMA
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Upload your 3GP file
Drag and drop your .3gp file onto the converter or click to browse and select it. The free tier accepts files up to 25MB; eligible paid browser access accepts up to 100MB.
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Server-side WMA encoding
Your 3GP file is uploaded over HTTPS and FFmpeg extracts and decodes the audio (AMR or AAC-LC), encoding it as WMA. The video stream is discarded. Processing completes in seconds.
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Download your WMA file
Click Download to save the .wma file. Both the original 3GP and WMA output are automatically deleted from our servers after download.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Windows Media Player does not support 3GP natively. Converting to WMA removes this limitation — WMA opens immediately in Windows Media Player without any codec installation.
3GP files typically contain AMR-NB (narrow-band voice), AMR-WB (wide-band voice), or AAC-LC audio. The quality of the WMA output depends heavily on which codec was in the source 3GP.
Yes. Converting from AMR (a specialized voice codec) to WMA (a general audio codec) involves re-encoding between lossy codecs. AMR-NB is narrow-band (8 kHz) voice quality — the WMA output will faithfully represent this limited quality.
FFmpeg encodes WMA at a high quality bitrate by default, typically 192 kbps. For low-quality AMR voice source material, this bitrate is higher than needed, but ensures the decoded audio is stored at maximum fidelity.
Yes. Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S support WMA from USB drives and network shares. Copy the WMA file to a USB drive to play it through your Xbox.
Yes. VLC Media Player supports 3GP on all platforms. If you only need to play a 3GP file, VLC is the easiest option. Converting to WMA is useful when you specifically need Windows Media Player integration.
Yes. ChangeThisFile is completely free. No signup, no limits, and no fees.
3GP files are mobile-format recordings and virtually always contain stereo or mono audio. Standard WMA outputs stereo audio, which is appropriate for all typical 3GP sources.
Very fast. 3GP files are tiny and audio-only extraction is quick. 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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