Convert FLV to 3GP
Max file size 100mb.
FLV vs 3GP Format Comparison
Aspect | FLV (Source Format) | 3GP (Target Format) |
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Format Overview |
FLV
Flash Video
Adobe Flash video format designed for web streaming and online video delivery through Flash Player. Web |
3GP
3rd Generation Partnership Project
Mobile video format designed for 3G mobile phones and other portable devices with limited storage and bandwidth. Mobile |
Container/Codecs | Uses H.264, VP6, or Sorenson Spark video codecs with MP3 or AAC audio, optimized for Flash Player. |
Based on MPEG-4 Part 12, typically uses H.263 or MPEG-4 video with AMR or AAC audio codecs. |
Compression | Efficient compression optimized for web streaming with progressive download capabilities. |
High compression ratio designed for mobile networks and limited device storage capacity. |
Quality | Good to excellent quality depending on bitrate settings, optimized for web viewing. |
Lower quality optimized for small screens and mobile playback with efficient bandwidth usage. |
File Size | Medium (5–20 MB per minute) optimized for web streaming and progressive download. |
Very compact (1–5 MB per minute) designed for mobile storage constraints and slow connections. |
Compatibility | Limited compatibility, requires Flash Player or specialized software for playback. |
Excellent compatibility with mobile phones, smartphones, and portable media devices. |
Streaming Support | Excellent streaming support with Adobe Flash Media Server and progressive download. |
Good mobile streaming support over 3G/4G networks with adaptive bitrate capabilities. |
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Metadata Support | Rich metadata support including cue points, chapter markers, and custom Flash video properties. |
Basic metadata support with standard MPEG-4 attributes suitable for mobile device organization. |
Why Convert FLV to 3GP?
Converting FLV to 3GP transforms your Flash videos into the standard mobile video format optimized for phones and portable devices. 3GP offers excellent compression for mobile networks and ensures compatibility across a wide range of mobile devices.
Our converter creates optimized 3GP files using efficient mobile codecs with compression settings tailored for mobile viewing. The resulting files are perfect for phone storage, MMS messaging, and playback on devices with limited processing power and storage capacity.
3GP is the ideal choice for mobile video distribution, phone-to-phone sharing, and applications requiring maximum compatibility with older mobile devices. Its compact file size and efficient compression make it perfect for slow mobile networks and limited storage scenarios.