How to convert a .3GA file online
Three steps, all tab.
Open your file
Drop your .3GA file and every video, audio and subtitle track inside is listed with its codec, resolution, frame rate and language.
Preview
See frames from across your .3GA file before you convert, even when your browser can't play the codec inside.
Convert
Pick MP4, WEBM or MP3, or repack to MKV without re-encoding. Play the result right here, then download it.
What is a .3GA file?
Everything worth knowing about 3GPP Audio File.
A 3GA file is an audio-only recording in the 3GPP container format, most commonly a voice memo from an older Samsung or LG phone. To open it, install the free VLC media player - Windows Media Player and iTunes often lack the required codecs. To convert it to MP3, use VLC or FFmpeg; renaming the file to .mp3 does not work.
Programs that open .3GA files
- Windows
- VLC media player, Media Player (Windows 11)
- macOS
- VLC media player, QuickTime Player
- Linux
- VLC media player, FFmpeg
- Android
- VLC for Android
| Full name | 3GPP Audio File |
|---|---|
| Developer | 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project); popularized by Samsung |
| First released | 3GPP file format finalized ~2004; .3ga used by Samsung/LG voice recorders since ~2010 |
| Category | Audio & Video |
| MIME type | audio/3gpp |
| Signature | 66 74 79 70 ("ftyp" - file-type box, preceded by its 4-byte size) |
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Is my .3GA file uploaded to a server?
No. Your .3GA file is converted for you. The converted file is created in memory,.
Why is conversion slower than desktop software?
Browsers give web pages a single CPU core for this kind of work and no hardware video encoder. Short clips convert in seconds; for long 4K films a desktop app like HandBrake is faster. Use Start and Length to convert just the part you need.
Which output format should I pick?
MP4 plays on every phone, TV and browser. WEBM is an open format that's great for the web. MP3 keeps only the sound. MKV (no re-encode) is instant and lossless, but only changes the container.
Can I keep all audio tracks and subtitles?
The MKV (no re-encode) option copies every track as-is. MP4 and WEBM keep the first video and audio track, which is what most players use.
Why can't some files be converted?
Files protected with DRM (for example purchased iTunes .m4p songs or some .wmv rentals) are encrypted. We can show what's inside, but nobody can convert them without the key.
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