How to open and convert files with 3GP2 file extension

The 3gp2 file extension is related to the 3GPP2 multimedia file format used by QuickTime. The 3gp2 file stores multimedia data.

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Software that works with 3gp2 file extension

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3GP2 file - 3GPP2 multimedia file

What is 3gp2 file? How to open 3gp2 files?

File type specification:

Digital video and movie file type

3gp2 file icon:

The 3gp2 file extension is associated with the 3GPP2 multimedia file format.

3GPP and 3GPP2 are the worldwide standards for the creation, delivery and playback of multimedia over 3rd generation, high-speed wireless networks.

QuickTime has adopted 3GPP & 3GPP2 into the core architecture giving hundreds of millions of QuickTime users mobile multimedia capabilities.

The default software associated to 3gp2 file type:

Apple QuickTime

Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.

Apple QuickTime is multimedia framework that as able to work with various formats of digital video, picture, sound, panoramic images, and interactivity.

Apple QuickTime for Mac

Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.

Apple QuickTime for Mac is multimedia framework capable of handling various formats of digital video, picture, sound, panoramic images, and interactivity. Apple QuickTime for Mac is a part of the Apple Mac OS X.

Help how to open:

Use any multimedia player to view content of *.3gp2 files.

How to convert:

Generally speaking, you will need a multimedia converter if you want to convert one video format to another. You can find hundreds of converters on the internet, but their quality may vary and many may not even support every video format. So always use some of the more popular and reliable software first.

For general information try to look at:
Basic info how to convert video and movie files

List of recommended software applications associated to the .3gp2 file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open 3gp2 file, edit 3gp2 file, convert 3gp2 file, view 3gp2 file, play 3gp2 file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

Play 3gp2 file

3gp2 file players - programs that can play 3gp2 file - 3GPP2 multimedia file

Programs supporting the exension 3gp2 on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for play 3gp2 file action.

Microsoft Windows:

Main software associated with 3gp2 file by default:
Apple QuickTime
Other suggested software:
VLC media player
3GP PLAYER

Apple macOS / Mac OS X:

Main software associated with 3gp2 file by default:
Apple QuickTime for Mac
Other suggested software:
VLC media player for Mac

Linux/Unix:

VLC media player for Linux

Google Android:

VLC media player for Android

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