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Convert 3GP to WAV - Extract Lossless Audio from Mobile Videos

Extract uncompressed audio from 3GP mobile videos. Perfect for editing and archival.

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Need Audio from Old Mobile Videos?

You have video files from an older mobile phone saved in 3GP format. Maybe it is a voice memo, a recorded conversation, or audio from a memorable event. Now you need just the audio track in a format that works with editing software.

Converting 3GP files to WAV extracts the audio as an uncompressed, lossless file. WAV is the standard format for audio editing in professional software like Audacity, Adobe Audition, and Logic Pro. No quality loss, no compatibility issues.

How to Convert 3GP to WAV

  1. Upload your 3GP file - Drag and drop or tap to select from your device
  2. Confirm WAV output - WAV is selected for lossless audio extraction
  3. Download your audio - Your WAV file is ready for editing or playback

The entire process takes seconds. No account required, no software to install.

What is 3GP Format?

3GP (Third Generation Partnership Project) is a multimedia container format developed in 1998 specifically for mobile phones. It was designed to minimize file size and bandwidth usage on early 2G and 3G networks. While modern phones use MP4, millions of older recordings still exist in 3GP format.

The audio in 3GP files is typically encoded with AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate) codec at relatively low bitrates (8-23 kbps). This was efficient for early mobile networks but results in lower audio quality compared to modern formats.

Why Convert to WAV?

WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) was developed by IBM and Microsoft in 1991 and remains the standard for uncompressed audio. Here is why it is the right choice for 3GP audio extraction:

  • Lossless quality - No additional compression during conversion
  • Universal editing support - Works in every audio editor without transcoding
  • Professional standard - Required format for many production workflows
  • No generation loss - Edit and re-save without quality degradation

In our testing, WAV files extracted from 3GP maintain all available audio information from the source, giving you the best foundation for any further processing.

Common Use Cases

Archiving Voice Memos

Old phones often contain irreplaceable voice recordings. Converting to WAV preserves these memories in a format that will remain accessible for decades.

Audio for Video Projects

Need to use audio from a 3GP clip in a modern video project? WAV integrates seamlessly with video editing software like Premiere Pro and Final Cut.

Podcast or Music Production

Extracting audio for a podcast segment or sample? WAV gives you the cleanest starting point for processing, noise reduction, and mixing.

Alternative Output Formats

WAV is ideal for editing, but not always the best choice for final distribution:

  • 3GP to MP3 - Smaller files for sharing and portable playback
  • 3GP to AAC - Better compression than MP3 with similar quality
  • 3GP to FLAC - Lossless compression (smaller than WAV, same quality)

For editing work, start with WAV. For final distribution, consider compressed formats.

Works on Any Device

Our converter runs entirely in your browser:

  • Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • iPhone, iPad, Android tablets

No downloads, no plugins, no waiting. Your files stay on your device throughout the conversion process.

Pro Tip

3GP audio is often mono at 8kHz sample rate. Before heavy processing, consider upsampling to 44.1kHz in your audio editor for better compatibility with effects and plugins designed for standard sample rates.

Common Mistake

Expecting CD-quality audio from 3GP files. The original encoding was designed for voice calls, not music. WAV conversion preserves what is there, but cannot enhance the source quality.

Best For

Extracting voice recordings, interviews, or audio memos from old mobile phones for archival, transcription, or use in multimedia projects where the audio will be further processed.

Not Recommended

If you only need to listen to the audio, MP3 is more practical. WAV files are 10x larger and provide no benefit for simple playback. Use WAV when you need to edit the audio.

Frequently Asked Questions

3GP is a multimedia container format created for early mobile phones. Developed by the Third Generation Partnership Project in 1998, it was designed to minimize bandwidth and storage on 2G and 3G networks. It can contain both video and audio tracks.

No. WAV preserves the original quality without additional loss, but it cannot restore quality that was already lost during the original 3GP encoding. The audio in 3GP files is typically low-bitrate AMR, so the WAV will be a lossless copy of that compressed source.

WAV is uncompressed audio, while 3GP uses heavy compression. A 1-minute audio track might be 200KB in 3GP but 10MB in WAV. The larger size is the tradeoff for having lossless, edit-ready audio.

Yes. Our converter works directly in mobile browsers including Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android. No app installation required.

Most 3GP files use AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate) audio codec, designed for speech at low bitrates. Some may use AAC or AMR-WB (Wideband). All are extracted and converted to uncompressed PCM audio in the WAV container.

For editing, WAV is better because it avoids additional compression. For sharing or storage, MP3 is more practical due to smaller file sizes. If you plan to edit the audio, convert to WAV first.

Yes. Upload multiple 3GP files and convert them all to WAV in a single batch. This is useful when archiving a collection of old mobile recordings.

3G2 is a related format used primarily on CDMA networks. For those files, use our 3G2 to WAV converter. The process is identical.

The output WAV file will match the original audio sample rate from the 3GP file. Most 3GP audio is 8kHz (AMR narrowband) or 16kHz (AMR wideband). This is preserved during conversion.

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