3GP
A compact multimedia container standardized by 3GPP for mobile devices and networks, based on the ISO Base Media File Format family.
General information
- Format name
- 3GPP Multimedia File
- Extensions
.3gp.3gpp- MIME type
video/3gpp- Category
- video
- Data type
- Binary
- Developer
- 3GPP
Media properties
- Compression
- Varies
- Common codecs
- H.263, H.264, AAC, AMR
Common uses
Mobile video
Phone recordings
Legacy mobile media
MMS video
Low-bandwidth video distribution
Related formats
Technical resources
| Resource | Publisher | Link |
|---|---|---|
| RFC 3839 — MIME Type Registrations for 3GPP Multimedia Files | RFC Editor | Open resource ↗ |
| Media Types Registry | IANA | Open resource ↗ |
Record information
- Verified
- October 4, 2026
- Last updated
- October 4, 2026