Convert FLV to 3GP
Free, fast and secure — convert FLV to 3GP right in your browser.
FLV
3GP
Convert FLV to 3GP for wider compatibility
Converting FLV to 3GP gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when FLV will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert FLV to 3GP
- 1 Drop your FLV file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to 3GP automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new 3GP file instantly.
FLV vs 3GP
| Feature | FLV | 3GP |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/x-flv | video/3gpp |
| Best for | Rescuing old Flash video by converting it to MP4 or WebM. | Legacy mobile clips — converted to MP4 for modern devices. |
About the formats
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Upload your FLV file above and it is converted to 3GP automatically. When it is ready, download your new 3GP mobile video — the whole thing takes just a few seconds in your browser.
Converting FLV to 3GP gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when FLV will not play nicely everywhere.
Converting between compressed formats can introduce minor changes, but our converter keeps your 3GP 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.