How to convert 3GP to WMV
To convert 3GP to WMV, upload your 3GP file, choose WMV as the output format and press Convert. The finished WMV file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns 3GP videos into WMV files in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. When the video and audio inside your 3GP file can be placed in WMV as they are, the streams are copied without re-encoding, which is faster and keeps the original quality. Otherwise the video is re-encoded as Windows Media Video 8 with Windows Media Audio 2.
Reasons to switch from 3GP to WMV
- Plays in Windows Media Player and older PowerPoint
- Compact files for its era
- Widely accepted by Windows-only workflows
- Plays on: Windows Media Player, VLC and most Windows software; limited elsewhere
What to expect from this conversion
- Expect a larger file than the 3GP original, because WMV is a less efficient format for the same quality.
- WMV output uses Windows Media Video 8, the version that every Windows Media Player understands.
- 3GP clips are low resolution, so the result keeps the same detail. Converting does not add detail.
- The first audio track is kept. Subtitle tracks, extra audio tracks and chapters are not included in the converted file.
3GP vs WMV
| Property | 3GP | WMV |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | 3GPP Multimedia | Windows Media Video |
| Released | 1999, 3rd Generation Partnership Project | 1999, Microsoft |
| Generation | Legacy | Legacy |
| Typical file size | Small | Medium |
| Plays on | Feature phones, Android, VLC and QuickTime | Windows Media Player, VLC and most Windows software; limited elsewhere |
| Best for | feature phones and old Android handsets; MMS and tiny shares | Windows-only environments; PowerPoint embedding in older Office versions |
Steps to convert 3GP to WMV
- Drop your 3GP video file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that WMV is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new WMV file when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Leave Fast mode on to keep the original quality whenever the streams can be copied.
- Pick a lower resolution if the file is for a phone or messaging app.
- Use Mute if you only need the picture.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert 3GP to WMV?
Upload your 3GP file, make sure WMV is the selected target and press Convert. When the progress bar finishes, download the WMV file. No account or software is needed.
Is the 3GP to WMV converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no daily limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
Will I lose quality when converting 3GP to WMV?
Not necessarily. If the video and audio streams already fit inside WMV, they are copied without re-encoding, so quality stays identical. If the file has to be re-encoded, the High setting keeps almost all visible detail, while Small trades some detail for a smaller file.
Why is my WMV file larger than the 3GP original?
Expect a larger file than the 3GP original, because WMV is a less efficient format for the same quality. Choosing a lower quality or resolution reduces the size further.
Which devices can play WMV files?
WMV files play on Windows Media Player, VLC and most Windows software; limited elsewhere.
How large a file can I upload?
You can upload videos up to 500 MB. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion.