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A PSD is an Adobe Photoshop Document — a layered, lossless raster image. A 3GP is a small, low-resolution video container built for 3G mobile phones. Converting PSD to 3GP flattens the Photoshop layers into one still image and wraps that single picture in a short, silent 3GP video clip. The result does not animate: it is one frame held on screen for a fixed duration, useful when an old phone, an MMS-style workflow, or a player that only accepts 3GP needs a video file rather than an image.
What Happens to Your PSD
- Layers are flattened. All Photoshop layers, adjustment layers, and masks are composited down to a single image. No layer data survives inside a video container — if you need editable layers later, keep the original PSD.
- Transparency is filled in. PSD can store an alpha channel; a 3GP frame cannot. Any transparent areas are painted with the Background Color you choose (white by default).
- The clip is silent. This is an image-to-video conversion with no audio track. The 3GP plays your picture with no sound.
- It is one still, not a slideshow — unless you upload several PSDs and pick "Merge images," in which case each picture is shown in turn for the duration you set.
PSD Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Adobe Photoshop Document |
| Type | Layered raster image |
| Created by | Adobe |
| Max canvas | 30,000 x 30,000 px (PSB variant for larger) |
| Stores | Layers, masks, channels, transparency, text, effects |
| Compression | Lossless (raw / RLE / ZIP) |
| Best for | Editing, not delivery |
3GP Format at a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | 3GPP multimedia container |
| Standard | 3GPP, based on ISO/IEC 14496-12 (MPEG-4 Part 12) |
| Released | April 2003 |
| Video codecs | H.263, MPEG-4 Part 2, H.264 (AVC) |
| Audio codecs | AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC-LC, HE-AAC |
| MIME type | video/3gpp |
| Best for | Small, low-resolution clips on legacy 3G phones |
How to Convert PSD to 3GP
- Upload Your PSD File: Drag and drop your .psd onto the page or click "Add Files." Add several PSDs if you want one combined clip.
- Set Image Duration: Open Advanced Options and use the Duration dropdown to choose how many seconds the still is held on screen (5 seconds is the default).
- Pick a Background Color and Resolution: Set the Background Color that fills any transparent areas, then choose a Video resolution preset (keep it low for a true 3GP-style file).
- Convert and Download: Click Convert and save your 3GP clip. Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours. No sign-up, no watermark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does PSD to 3GP keep my Photoshop layers?
No. A video container has no concept of Photoshop layers, so every layer, mask, and adjustment is flattened into a single composited image before it becomes a 3GP frame. Always keep your original .psd if you still need to edit it — the 3GP is a delivery copy, not an editable source.
Will the 3GP have sound?
No. This is an image-to-video conversion, so the output is a silent clip — there is no audio track to add because a still image carries no sound. If you need narration or music over the picture, add it afterward in a video editor.
What happens to transparent areas in my PSD?
3GP frames are fully opaque, so any transparency in your PSD is composited onto the Background Color you select in Advanced Options (white by default). Choose black or another color if a white fill would clash with your artwork.
Should I use 3GP, or is MP4 a better choice?
For anything you plan to share or play on a modern device, MP4 (H.264) is far more universal and supports higher resolutions. Pick 3GP only when you specifically need that legacy mobile container. To make a clip almost any phone or app can open, use PSD to MP4 instead.
What resolution will the 3GP be?
3GP was designed for small, low-resolution mobile screens, so it suits modest frame sizes. You set the output size with the Video resolution preset in Advanced Options; in our testing, leaving it at a low preset such as 240p or 360p produces a file most in keeping with how 3GP is normally used.
I just want a flattened image, not a video — what should I use?
Then skip the video step entirely. Use PSD to PNG to keep transparency, or PSD to JPG for a smaller, fully opaque image. Convert to 3GP only when something genuinely requires a video file.
Is the conversion private?
Yes. Your PSD is uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after a few hours. Files are never shared or made public, and there is no sign-up or watermark.
Can I turn several PSDs into one 3GP clip?
Yes. Add multiple PSDs and choose "Merge images," and each flattened picture is shown in turn for the Image Duration you set, producing a single 3GP that steps through them like a slideshow. Leave that option off to convert each PSD into its own separate 3GP instead. Either way the clip stays silent, since none of the source images carry audio.