3gp to avi Converter

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3gp

3GP is a video file format compatible with 3G devices. It saves disk storage, bandwidth, and data usage on mobile devices.

avi

The Audio Interleave format, popularly known as AVI, is a multimedia format developed by Microsoft and released in 1992. AVI files contain video and audio data in a file container capable of playing both in synchronicity.

Frequently Answered Questions

What programs can I use to play AVI video files?

The AVI format benefits from Out-of-the-box compatibility with most software (and hardware). VLC media player, Windows Media Player, and QuickTime player support AVI videos. You can also watch AVI files on your DVD/Blu-Ray player, portable video player, and even stream it to your Smart TV.

Does YouTube support AVI files?

Yes. YouTube has native support for AVI videos.

What is the difference between AVI and 3gp?

AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is a video container that can hold a variety of audio and video file formats. AVI is a cross-platform container and can be watched on computers, TV, DVD players, and more. 3gp is also a container, and like the AVI format, it can hold multiple audio and video files.

The difference, however, lies in the different codecs used by the two formats. Codecs within 3GP containers are created for highly compressed, low/mid-quality videos that can play on legacy phone hardware.

AVI, on the other hand, utilizes codecs such as DivX and XviD that encode/decode video data with zero to minimal compression. The result is a lossless, high-quality video file with a significantly large digital footprint.

Should I use AVI or 3GP for storing HD movies?

For storing and playback of high-quality movie files, AVI is superior to 3GP in every way.

Is AVI better than 3GP for phones?

3GP was created in 2003 specifically for 3G, GSM-based mobile phones. Storage space on phones was limited, and 3GP was designed to leave a minimal digital footprint.

Thanks to the small size of 3GP videos, the bandwidth requirements are negligible compared to a format like AVI. This lets you shoot, save, and send videos online without maxing out your phone storage space and internet bandwidth.

Why are AVI files bigger than a lot of other video container formats?

AVI files are wrappers (or containers) that can hold multiple files. These files are usually video, audio, subtitle, and a set of particular files called codecs.

Codecs are necessary as they dictate to which extent the video and audio files in the container are compressed. AVI containers generally have a limited set of codecs options and may skip the compression stage altogether.

Is AVI a lossless or lossy format?

Since AVI can bypass video compression when storing your videos, it is considered a lossless format and will give you the closest, true-to-life quality upon playback. The minimal to no compression of AVI makes it the best format for editing or saving videos in raw format.

What is the size of a high-quality, uncompressed AVI video?

Lossless AVI files can range from 2 to 4 GB for every minute of video.

How do I convert 3GP to AVI?

Converting 3GP to AVI audio is an easy task when using Convertr. This online platform has a user-friendly interface, making it easy to convert files from 3GP to AVI format even for users with limited knowledge of computers or the internet without requiring any assistance.

  1. Click on the "Choose files" button to select the 3GP file on your computer. Or you can drag and drop the file directly onto the site.
  2. Change the output format to AVI.
  3. Click on "Convert".

That's all you need to do to get the desired AVI file.