M4V to 3GP Converter
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Supports: MP4, M4V
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Need help?How to Convert M4V to 3GP Online
- Upload Your M4V Files — Drag and drop or select one or more M4V or MP4 video files.
- Choose a Quality Preset — Select from Highest, Very High (Recommended), High, Medium, Low, Very Low, or Lowest.
- Adjust Resolution (Optional) — Keep original, pick a preset (4320p down to 144p), or enter exact width and/or height.
- Trim (Optional) — Set a start time and duration in seconds or HH:MM:SS.sss to extract a specific segment.
- Convert & Download — Click Convert and download your 3GP files.
The video codec defaults to H.263 and the audio codec defaults to AMR Narrow Band for 3GP output. Both can be changed under Advanced settings — H.264, MPEG-4, AAC, and many others are available.
Why Convert M4V to 3GP?
M4V is Apple's MPEG-4 video container, commonly used for iTunes purchases and Apple TV content. 3GP (3GPP Multimedia) is a mobile-optimized container designed for efficient playback on phones and low-bandwidth connections. Converting M4V to 3GP creates small, mobile-friendly video files that play on feature phones, older Android devices, and any device supporting the 3GPP standard — useful when you need to share video with recipients on basic mobile devices or over slow networks.
M4V vs 3GP
| Feature | M4V (Apple) | 3GP (output) |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Apple | 3GPP (mobile standard) |
| Primary use | iTunes, Apple TV | Mobile phones |
| Video codec | H.264 | H.263 (default), H.264 |
| Audio codec | AAC | AMR-NB (default), AAC |
| File size (5 min clip) | ~50–100 MB | ~5–15 MB |
| Feature phone support | ❌ | ✅ |
| DRM | Optional (FairPlay) | ❌ |
| Streaming over 3G/2G | Impractical | ✅ Optimized |
Use Cases
- Feature phone playback — Share videos with users on basic phones that only support 3GP format.
- Low-bandwidth sharing — 3GP files are dramatically smaller than M4V, making them practical to send over slow mobile connections, MMS, or Bluetooth.
- Legacy device support — Older Android phones, Nokia, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson feature phones play 3GP natively.
- MMS video — 3GP is the standard format for MMS video messages, with file sizes small enough to fit within carrier limits.
What is 3GP?
3GP (3GPP Multimedia) is a container format defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project for mobile multimedia. It is based on the MP4 format but optimized for smaller file sizes and lower bandwidth, using H.263 video and AMR audio by default.
Will the video quality be lower?
Yes. 3GP is designed for small file sizes on mobile devices, so quality is reduced compared to M4V. The trade-off is dramatically smaller files that play on basic phones and transfer quickly over slow connections.
Does this accept MP4 files too?
Yes. The converter accepts both M4V and MP4 files — they use the same MPEG-4 container format.
Can I keep H.264 video in the 3GP file?
Yes. Under Advanced settings, change the Video Codec from H.263 to H.264 for better quality. Note that older feature phones may not support H.264 in 3GP containers.
Can I trim the video during conversion?
Yes. Use the Trim option to set a start time and duration. Only the selected segment is converted.