File Extension Database

Open 3G2 File

3G2 file extension is used by 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 standard files. These files contain audio-video data that is encoded by a modified version of MPEG-4 Part 14 container format. Modifications were done to simplify the format for the purpose of optimal transfer of multimedia data over 3G mobile networks. 3G2 files are particularly optimized for CDMA-based networks. .File extension 3gp files us similar container format except that it's optimized for GSM-based networks. 3G2 files use H.263 or MPEG-4 algorithms for video compression and AAC or AMR for compressing audio-streams.

Most modern phone support at least playback of 3G2 files and many support recording them. There are many programs that can open 3G2 files on PC including but not limited to: MPlayer, VLC media player, QuickTime, Media Player Classic etc.

Typical 3G2 application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe "%1"
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe" /prefetch:6 /Play "%L"

Typical 3G2 mime types:

video/3gpp2

Frequently used application names to open 3G2 files:

QuickTime
Windows Media Player

Frequently associated Windows objects:

QuickTime.3g2
WMP11.AssocFile.3G2

How Can I Open 3G2 File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open 3G2 file is to find a 3G2 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a 3G2 file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open 3G2 file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as 3G2 file opener then try to search online for "3G2 viewer", "application to open 3G2 file" or "open 3G2 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open 3G2 file

How Can I Open 3G2 File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a 3G2 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a 3G2 file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with 3G2 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as 3G2 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open 3G2 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open 3G2 file then try to search for "3G2 viewer", "application to open 3G2 file" or "read 3G2 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read 3G2 file

How Can I Open 3G2 File on Android

If you downloaded a 3G2 file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded 3G2 file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "3G2".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "3G2 viewer", "3G2 file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open 3G2 File on iPhone or iPad

To open 3G2 File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the 3G2 file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "3G2". This way you can find apps which can open 3G2 files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "3G2 viewer" or "3G2 file" online in your favorite search engine.