Convert 3GP to MOV Online Free
3GP is a compact video format created for early mobile phones and slow networks. MOV is Apple's QuickTime container, common for footage from iPhones and Macs. FileConverter turns your 3GP into MOV online in seconds - free, privacy-first, and with no software to install or account to create.
Convert 3GP to MOV
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Vintage phone clips become editable on a Mac once converted from 3GP to MOV. It is a favourite for stitching early-2000s memories into iMovie projects — the footage stays as it was recorded, in a container Apple tools accept.
What changes when you convert 3GP to MOV
This re-encodes your footage from the 3GP container into MOV, which can change the underlying codec and file size. At sensible settings quality is well preserved, but converting from a higher-quality 3GP source always produces a better MOV result. Trim long clips first if you only need part of the footage.
About the 3GP format
3GP was designed for 3G handsets, keeping files small at the cost of quality. Modern phones rarely record in 3GP, so these files usually come from older devices and benefit from conversion to MP4. In everyday use, 3GP is chosen for video from older mobile phones and recovering legacy handset recordings. It opens in VLC and most desktop players.
About the MOV format
MOV is a high-quality container developed by Apple and used by QuickTime, iMovie, and iPhone cameras. It is excellent for editing on Apple devices but less universally accepted than MP4 on other platforms. In everyday use, MOV is chosen for iPhone and Mac video recording and editing in QuickTime and iMovie. It opens in QuickTime, Apple devices, and most desktop media players.
3GP vs MOV
3GP is best known for very small files for low-bandwidth use, while MOV stands out for high quality and great for Apple editing workflows. Choosing between them comes down to where the file needs to go next.
Common use cases
People convert 3GP to MOV for jobs such as iPhone and Mac video recording and editing in QuickTime and iMovie. It is especially common when a 3GP file arrives from one system but needs to work in another that standardises on MOV.
When to convert 3GP to MOV
Reach for 3GP to MOV when your destination expects MOV — for example iPhone and Mac video recording and editing in QuickTime and iMovie. It is the right move when you receive a 3GP file but the app, website, or person you are working with cannot use it. Bear in mind that less compatible with Android and some web players, so keep your original 3GP if you might need it again.
How to convert 3GP to MOV
- Upload your 3GP file to the converter at the top of this page - MOV is already selected as the output.
- Check the size limit shown on this page, then drag and drop or browse for your file.
- Confirm MOV is still the target format, or pick a different one from the grid.
- Start the conversion and download your MOV file the moment it is ready.
Quality tips
Keep one master 3GP archived and convert copies. If the MOV file is for web playback, test it in the target browser or player; if you only need the sound, use our Extract Audio tool instead of a full video conversion.
Platform compatibility
The 3GP to MOV converter runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS - anywhere with a modern browser, with no plugins or permissions required. Once exported, MOV opens in QuickTime, Apple devices, and most desktop media players.
File size limits
Video/audio up to 2GB
Troubleshooting
- If the file exceeds the limit shown below, compress images, trim video, or split archives before retrying.
- If conversion fails, confirm the extension matches the real format — renaming a file alone does not change its contents.
- Very large videos process faster if you trim them first with our Video Trim tool.
- If quality looks soft, try a less aggressive setting when the converter offers options.
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