How to convert 3GP to MOV
- Add your .3GP file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .MOV in a few seconds.
- Download your new .MOV file.
What to expect
- AMR audio - common in 3GP clips from older phones - is not supported by QuickTime; if the converted MOV plays silently, the audio track needs re-encoding to AAC.
- Very old 3GP files (pre-2008) may contain H.263 or MPEG-4 Part 2 video that modern macOS cannot play natively; re-encoding to H.264 fixes this.
- Converting to MOV does not improve resolution - a 176×144 QCIF clip stays at the same pixel count in the output file.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting 3GP to MOV lose quality?
Not if the streams are remuxed - the video and audio data are copied unchanged. Re-encoding to fix codec compatibility does reduce quality slightly, depending on the bitrate chosen.
Why is there no sound after converting?
The audio is almost certainly AMR, a speech codec from older phones that QuickTime cannot decode. Re-run the conversion with audio set to AAC to fix it.
Will the MOV work in Final Cut Pro?
Yes - a
3GP remuxed to MOV with H.264 video and AAC audio imports cleanly into Final Cut Pro. Clips with H.263 or AMR will need transcoding first.Can I convert without installing software?
Yes - use the free converter at the top of this page; no installation is needed.
