Convert 3GP to WMV Online Free
Convert 3GP mobile video files to WMV format for Windows Media Player playback and legacy Windows application compatibility. ChangeThisFile uses FFmpeg on secure servers for fast, private conversion.
ChangeThisFile converts 3GP to WMV free using FFmpeg on secure servers. Upload your mobile 3GP video with encrypted transfer, receive a WMV for Windows Media Player, and the file is auto-deleted. No signup needed — private and completely free.
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3GP vs WMV: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | 3GP | WMV |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | 3rd Generation Partnership Project | Windows Media Video |
| Designed For | Mobile video and MMS | Windows desktop playback |
| Developer | 3GPP Consortium | Microsoft |
| Video Codec | H.263, H.264, MPEG-4 | WMV9 / VC-1 |
| Audio Codec | AMR-NB, AAC | WMA, WMA Pro |
| File Size | Very small | Moderate |
| Windows Support | Requires third-party player | Native Windows Media Player |
| Mobile Support | Native on phones | Very limited |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Windows Media Player Playback
Convert 3GP videos from older phones to WMV for native playback in Windows Media Player without codec packs or additional software.
Corporate Windows Video Sharing
Share mobile 3GP recordings in WMV format for Windows-centric corporate environments where WMV is the expected video standard.
Legacy Windows Application Input
Supply WMV files converted from 3GP mobile clips to older Windows software that accepts WMV but not 3GP containers.
PowerPoint Embedding on Windows
Embed 3GP-sourced video in Windows PowerPoint presentations by converting to WMV for native Office video embedding without third-party codecs.
Windows Digital Signage
Prepare 3GP mobile video in WMV format for playback on Windows-based digital signage or kiosk systems.
How to Convert 3GP to WMV
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Upload Your 3GP File
Click to browse or drag your mobile 3GP file into the converter. All uploads use HTTPS encryption for secure transmission.
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Server-Side WMV Conversion
FFmpeg transcodes your 3GP's H.263 or H.264 video to WMV9 (VC-1) encoding with WMA audio in the WMV container for Windows Media Player compatibility.
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Download Your WMV File
Your WMV is ready to download when conversion completes. The original 3GP and output WMV are both permanently deleted from our servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
WMV plays natively in Windows Media Player without codec packs or third-party software. Converting 3GP to WMV makes mobile video accessible on Windows PCs without additional installations.
FFmpeg handles H.263, H.264, and MPEG-4 video from 3GP files, along with AMR-NB and AAC audio codecs.
WMV playback on Mac and Linux requires third-party players like VLC. For cross-platform use, MP4 is a better choice than WMV.
The quality is limited by the source 3GP. WMV can contain better-quality video, but converting doesn't add resolution or detail not present in the original.
AMR-NB and AAC audio from 3GP are re-encoded as Windows Media Audio (WMA) in the WMV output for native Windows playback.
Files up to 50MB are accepted. 3GP files are typically tiny, so this limit is rarely an issue.
Yes. Files are uploaded with HTTPS and automatically deleted from our servers after your download completes.
3GP files are small, so most conversions complete in under 30 seconds.
Yes. FFmpeg converts at the source 3GP resolution. The WMV output matches the source dimensions.
Yes. Completely free — no accounts, subscriptions, or watermarks.
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