Trim 3GP

How to Trim 3GP Videos

1. Upload your 3GP file — Click "+ Add Files" or drag and drop your 3GP or 3G2 mobile video.
2. Set trim points — Under "Trim," select "Time Range" and enter a start time and duration.
3. Adjust compression (optional) — Under "File Compression," select "Quality Preset" (Highest to Lowest), "Target file size (%)", "Specific file size," "Constant Bitrate," "Variable Bitrate," "Constant Quality" (CRF), or "Constraint Quality."
4. Adjust resolution (optional) — Under "Video resolution," keep original, pick a preset (480p, 360p, etc.), or enter exact width/height.
5. Trim and download — Click "Trim" and download your trimmed 3GP file.

Why Trim 3GP Files?

3GP (3GPP) is the mobile video format designed for 3G cellular networks, used by older Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, and Motorola phones. These recordings are typically low-resolution (176×144 to 352×288) and short, but many people still have 3GP video archives from the 2000s–2010s era of mobile phones.

Trimming 3GP files lets you extract specific moments from old phone recordings, remove unwanted sections, or shorten clips before sharing or converting to a modern format.

3GP Format Details

Property	Value
Developer	3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project)
Video codec	H.263, MPEG-4, H.264
Audio codec	AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC
Resolution	176×144 to 640×480
Era	2003–2012
Devices	Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I upload both 3GP and 3G2 files?

Yes. Both .3gp and .3g2 are accepted. 3G2 is the CDMA variant (used by Verizon/Sprint phones), while 3GP is the GSM variant — both are functionally similar.

Can I compress while trimming?

Yes. Under "File Compression," choose any method. Since 3GP files are already small and low-resolution, compression has limited benefit unless you're re-encoding at a lower bitrate.

Should I trim as 3GP or convert to MP4?

For modern use, 3GP to MP4 is strongly recommended — MP4 plays everywhere. Keep 3GP only for legacy feature phones.

Can I also resize while trimming?

Yes. Under "Video resolution," change resolution — though most 3GP content is already low-resolution (176×144 or 320×240).

What plays 3GP files?

VLC, MPC-HC, and PotPlayer. Most modern phones and computers don't natively play 3GP — converting to MP4 is recommended.