Open files with 3GPP extension quick and easy. 4 steps
It can be very frustrating when you have a 3GPP file and you cannot open it. But do not worry, in most cases solution to your problem is very simple. Follow the instruction in steps 1-4 listed below and you should be able to solve your problem and open the 3GPP file with ease.
3GPP File Extension
- File type 3GPP Media Format
- File developer Third Generation Partnership Project
- File category Video Files
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What is a(n) 3GPP file?
3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) Media File is a multimedia container format used to store audio, video, and other digital information. It is a file format developed by 3GPP for transmitting multimedia over mobile networks, such as 3G UMTS or GSM networks. This type of file allows users to store audio and video clips that were encoded with various encoding standards, such as AMR, EVRC, H.263, MPEG4, and others.
3GPP files are primarily used for streaming audio and video on mobile devices. They are also commonly used by many mobile phone manufacturers for their multimedia applications, such as cameras, photo sharing, voice recording, and more. Since this type of file is compatible with many devices, users can easily share their media content across multiple devices.
How to open 3GPP file?
3GPP file icon should be displayed in a manner characteristic to the program which supports such file type. If 3GPP file icon is of the form of generic blank page icon or similar it means that given format is not associated with any program installed on the system. Below are listed some of the most popular causes of such situation
Check the 3GPP file for errors
- No program that supports 3GPP files is installed on the system
- No program that supports 3GPP files is associated with this extension (system registry has no entries related to programs that should be used to open 3GPP files)
- The file is of unknown or unverified origin and is most probably infected. In such case user must exercise extreme caution in order not to allow the virus propagate to other files in the system (follow the instructions displayed in the dialog box in your antivirus software.
- 3GPP file may be incomplete, which will prevent the system from opening it (this could be the case with file downloaded from the internet or copied from other sources)
- The file is corrupted
How to solve encountered problems?
In order to solve the following problems, follow the instructions:
Step 1. Select, download and install relevant software. The list of programs supporting files with 3GPP extension can be found below:
Programs that can open 3GPP files
Step 2. Associate software supporting 3GPP with this file format
- Right-click on the 3GPP file
- Select "Open with" option
- Choose appropriate program from the list and select the location where the program is installed
- Confirm your selection by clicking on the "OK" button
Step 3. Scan the 3GPP file using an antivirus software
Step 4. Verify whether the file has been properly downloaded from the internet or copied from an external storage medium. If not, then re-download or copy the file again.
In 95% of cases following these steps should solve problems with 3GPP files. Sometimes, although rarely, the cause of encountered problems may be different.
Last resort – an IT expert
Should all the above-mentioned solutions fail to resolve problems with 3GPP file extensions, there is one last thing you can do – contact an IT expert. You can also try to contact one of the developers of software that supports 3GPP files.
