Convert 3GP to FLV
Free, fast and secure — convert 3GP to FLV right in your browser.
3GP
FLV
Convert 3GP to FLV for wider compatibility
Converting 3GP to FLV gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when 3GP will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert 3GP to FLV
- 1 Drop your 3GP file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to FLV automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new FLV file instantly.
3GP vs FLV
| Feature | 3GP | FLV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/3gpp | video/x-flv |
| Best for | Legacy mobile clips — converted to MP4 for modern devices. | Rescuing old Flash video by converting it to MP4 or WebM. |
About the formats
3GP
3GP mobile video
3GP is a compact video container designed for older mobile phones. It keeps files small for limited bandwidth and storage, at the cost of quality.
Strengths
- Very small files
- Made for older phones
- Low bandwidth needs
Limitations
- Low quality
- Largely obsolete
- Poor desktop/web support
Best for: Legacy mobile clips — converted to MP4 for modern devices.
FLV
Flash video
FLV is the old Flash video container. Once dominant for web streaming, it is now obsolete and almost always needs converting to a modern format like MP4.
Strengths
- Small files for its era
- Plays in legacy Flash players
- Common in old web archives
Limitations
- Obsolete — Flash is discontinued
- No support on modern devices
- Lower quality than modern codecs
Best for: Rescuing old Flash video by converting it to MP4 or WebM.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your 3GP file above and it is converted to FLV automatically. When it is ready, download your new Flash video — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting 3GP to FLV gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when 3GP will not play nicely everywhere.
Converting between compressed formats can introduce minor changes, but our converter keeps your FLV looking as close to the original as possible.
Yes. The converter is free to use, with no watermark and no sign-up required.
Your files are processed securely and are never shared with anyone.