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Convert 3GP to WMA - Get Windows-Ready Audio from Mobile Videos

Extract audio from old 3GP mobile videos. Play it on Windows Media Player.

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Old Mobile Videos with Audio You Need?

3GP files were the standard format for mobile phone videos in the early 2000s. If you have old recordings from Nokia, Sony Ericsson, or early smartphones, the audio inside might be valuable-voicemails, voice notes, or recordings you want to preserve.

Converting 3GP to WMA extracts just the audio track and saves it in a format that plays perfectly on Windows computers. WMA (Windows Media Audio) integrates seamlessly with Windows Media Player and works across all Windows versions.

How to Convert 3GP to WMA

  1. Upload your 3GP file - Drag and drop or click to select your mobile video
  2. Select WMA as output - Choose WMA for Windows-optimized audio
  3. Download your audio - Get a clean WMA file ready for Windows playback

The entire process happens in your browser. No downloads, no installations, no account required.

Why Convert 3GP to WMA?

3GP is a container format that holds both video and audio. Sometimes you only need the audio portion-a recorded conversation, a voice memo, or background music. Converting to WMA gives you several advantages:

  • Smaller files - Audio-only WMA files are much smaller than full 3GP videos
  • Windows integration - WMA plays natively on every Windows computer
  • Windows Media Player - Perfect compatibility with Microsoft's media player
  • Metadata support - WMA handles song titles, artists, and album info

In our testing, extracting audio from a 3-minute 3GP video resulted in a WMA file about 90% smaller than the original.

Understanding the Formats

3GP Format

3GP (3GPP file format) was created by the Third Generation Partnership Project specifically for 3G mobile phones. It was designed to minimize file size and bandwidth usage-critical constraints for early mobile networks. The format can contain video encoded as H.263 or H.264, and audio as AMR, AAC, or similar codecs.

WMA Format

WMA (Windows Media Audio) was developed by Microsoft in 1999 as competition for MP3. It offers efficient compression-often achieving similar quality to MP3 at lower bitrates, meaning smaller files. WMA files play on all Windows systems without additional software and integrate perfectly with Windows Media Player.

Common Use Cases

Preserving Voice Recordings

Old mobile phones recorded voice memos as 3GP files. If you have precious recordings-a relative's voice, an important message, or audio notes-converting to WMA preserves just the audio in a format that will remain playable on Windows for years.

Archiving Mobile Content

Have a collection of 3GP files from an old phone? Extracting the audio portions and converting to WMA creates a lighter archive that's easier to manage and search through.

Windows Media Library

Building a music library in Windows Media Player? WMA files integrate perfectly, complete with metadata support for organizing your collection.

Alternatives to Consider

WMA is optimized for Windows, but if you need broader compatibility, consider these alternatives:

  • 3GP to MP3 - Universal compatibility across all devices and platforms
  • 3GP to WAV - Uncompressed audio for editing or highest quality needs
  • 3GP to AAC - Modern compression for Apple devices and streaming

Choose WMA specifically when your primary playback will be on Windows computers using Windows Media Player.

Works on Any Device

Our converter runs entirely in your browser:

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

No software installation needed. Upload your 3GP file, convert, and download WMA-all from any device with a web browser.

Pro Tip

3GP files often contain AMR audio at very low bitrates (4.75-12.2 kbps). When converting to WMA, the output will be cleaner but can't add detail that wasn't in the original. For precious recordings, also save a WAV copy as a master archive.

Common Mistake

Converting old 3GP files to WMA expecting significant quality improvement. The conversion preserves what's there but can't enhance low-quality original recordings. Set realistic expectations for audio from early mobile phones.

Best For

Windows users who want to extract audio from old mobile phone videos and play them in Windows Media Player with full metadata support and library integration.

Not Recommended

If you need cross-platform compatibility or plan to share the audio with Mac or mobile users, convert to MP3 instead. WMA playback is limited outside Windows environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

3GP is a multimedia container format created for 3G mobile phones. It was the standard video format for mobile phones in the 2000s, designed for small file sizes and low bandwidth. 3GP files can contain both video and audio tracks.

WMA offers better audio quality at lower bitrates compared to MP3, meaning smaller files with similar quality. If you primarily use Windows and Windows Media Player, WMA provides tighter integration. However, MP3 has broader universal compatibility.

There is minimal quality loss during conversion. We extract the audio from 3GP and re-encode it as WMA at high quality settings. The result sounds virtually identical to the original audio track.

WMA files don't play natively on Mac. You would need VLC or another third-party player. If you use Mac, consider converting 3GP to MP3 or AAC instead for better compatibility.

3GP files commonly use AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate) for voice recordings or AAC for higher quality audio. Both codecs extract cleanly and convert well to WMA format.

Yes, batch conversion is supported. Upload multiple 3GP files and convert them all to WMA in one session without processing each file individually.

No. The conversion happens entirely in your browser using local processing. Your files stay on your device throughout the conversion process.

3GP uses highly compressed audio codecs like AMR optimized for voice at very low bitrates. WMA uses higher bitrates for better quality, resulting in slightly larger but better-sounding audio files.

Yes. WMA files work with Windows-based audio editors. For broader editing software compatibility, consider converting to WAV instead, which works with virtually all audio editing applications.

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