How to Convert an Mpeg4 File to a 3Gp

The 3GP is a file format for the 3G cell phones. You can download movies and convert them to 3GP to play on your phone. MPEG4 or MP4 file format is a universal format. This file type can run on most media players. However, the 3G cell phones require the 3GP file type only. Thus, if you have a movie or family videos you want to play on your cell phone, you must convert MPEG4 to the 3GP file format. Acala 3GP Movies ($20 as of June 2009) and Video to 3GP Converter ($21.95 as of June 2009) (see Resources) can convert several file types, including MPEG4 to 3GP.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• MPEG4 to 3GP conversion program

Acala 3GP Movies

1. Change the "Output 3GP Format." Click on the arrow, and select "3GP (GSM-Embedded Phones)." Modify or leave the "Output Folder" the same. To alter, click the file folder. Choose a directory. Press "OK."

2. Press the "Plus" icon to add the "MPEG4" or "MP4" file. Click once on the video. Push the "Open" button.

3. Select the large "Play" button to begin converting. The conversion will quickly complete within seconds.

Video to 3GP Converter

4. Click on the "To 3GP" tab. Modify the "Output Settings." Select "Cell Phone 3GP files (3GP + ACC)" with the drop-down arrow. Click the "MPEG4 QVGA 320 X 240 High Quality 15fps Stereo" option under "Select Profiles."

5. Select the "Plus" button to add the "MPEG4" file. Highlight and click "Open."

6. Preview the video. Click the "Play" button under the video window.

7. Click the "Convert" button to proceed. The process takes roughly 7 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• Video to 3GP Converter limits you to 10 minutes of video until you purchase the full version.

Resources

• Acala 3GP Movies
• Video to 3GP Converter