Convert 3GP to WMV
Free, fast and secure — convert 3GP to WMV right in your browser.
3GP
WMV
Convert 3GP to WMV for wider compatibility
Converting 3GP to WMV 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 WMV
- 1 Drop your 3GP file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to WMV automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new WMV file instantly.
3GP vs WMV
| Feature | 3GP | WMV |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/3gpp | video/x-ms-wmv |
| Best for | Legacy mobile clips — converted to MP4 for modern devices. | Legacy Windows video — converted to MP4 for modern sharing. |
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.
WMV
Windows Media Video
WMV is Microsoft’s video format, once common on Windows for streaming and playback. It compresses well but is dated and poorly supported outside Windows.
Strengths
- Good compression for its era
- Plays natively on Windows
- Small files
Limitations
- Weak support on Mac, mobile and web
- Dated codec
- Often needs converting
Best for: Legacy Windows video — converted to MP4 for modern sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your 3GP file above and it is converted to WMV automatically. When it is ready, download your new Windows Media Video — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting 3GP to WMV 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 WMV 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.