Convert TS to 3GP
Free, fast and secure — convert TS to 3GP right in your browser.
Convert TS to 3GP for wider compatibility
Converting TS to 3GP gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when TS will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert TS to 3GP
- 1 Drop your TS file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to 3GP automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new 3GP file instantly.
TS vs 3GP
| Feature | TS | 3GP |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| MIME type | video/mp2t | video/3gpp |
| Best for | Captured broadcast/HLS streams — converted to MP4 for everyday playback. | Legacy mobile clips — converted to MP4 for modern devices. |
About the formats
MPEG transport stream
TS (MPEG transport stream) is the container used for broadcast and HLS streaming. It is built to be resilient and split into segments, but is awkward as a stored file.
Strengths
- Built for streaming and broadcast
- Resilient to data loss
- Segments cleanly
Limitations
- Clumsy as a single saved file
- Limited direct player support
- Often needs remuxing
Best for: Captured broadcast/HLS streams — converted to MP4 for everyday playback.
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.