Convert MOV to 3GP Online

About MOV (source)

MOV is Apple's QuickTime container. iPhones, iPads, and Macs record to MOV by default. Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and many macOS tools prefer MOV for editing. Inside, MOV often holds H.264, HEVC, or ProRes with AAC or PCM audio.

Where MOV shows up:

• iPhone and iPad screen or camera recordings
• Final Cut Pro and iMovie editing workflows
• Motion graphics exports from Apple tools
• Handoff between Mac and iOS apps

About 3GP (target)

3GP is a mobile multimedia format defined for 3G phones. It uses low resolutions and bitrates suited to MMS and early smartphones. Modern phones record MP4 instead, but 3GP still appears in old phone backups and carrier MMS attachments.

Where 3GP is used:

• Old mobile phone video clips
• MMS attachments from feature phones
• Legacy surveillance on low-end devices
• Markets where bandwidth was severely limited

Converting MOV to 3GP

Pros

• Plays on very old phones and MMS clients

Cons

• Low resolution and bitrate caps
• Irrelevant for modern HD workflows

Caveats

• 3GP enforces mobile-era limits on resolution and bitrate. HD MOV sources will be downscaled. Use 3GP only when a target device explicitly requires it.
• Muxara maps the primary video and audio streams. Extra subtitle or audio tracks may not carry over unless you choose subtitle handling in the converter settings.
• Uploads are processed on dedicated workers and deleted within 24 hours. For offline batch work, use the free Muxara Mac app.