Opening a 3G2 File

The 3G2 file type is primarily associated with Media Player.

3G2	File extension: 3G2
	File type:	multimedia data

What is a 3G2 file?

3G2 files mostly belong to Media Player by Microsoft. 3G2 is the filename extension for video files saved using the 3GPP2 multimedia container format used as a standard for the creation, delivery and playback of multimedia over 3rd generation (CDMA), high-speed wireless networks. A 3G2 file typically contains video, audio, and text data. 3G2 is similar to 3GP format, however, video files stored in 3G2 format consume less bandwidth and storage space. Both formats are based on the MPEG-4 Part 12 format from QuickTime format. QuickTime 6.5 includes support for key components of the 3GPP (3GP) and 3GPP2 (3G2) specifications. 3G2 can store data using the same video and audio streams as 3GP. In addition to these audio streams, 3G2 may also use audio codecs such as EVRC, EVRC-B and SMB.

How to open 3G2 files

You need a suitable software like Media Player to open a 3G2 file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your 3G2 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a 3G2 file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to convert a 3G2 file to MP4, MP3, MKV, AVI, ...

If you want to convert or edit a 3G2 file, you can use our free Online 3G2 File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do so, click the "Choose your .3g2 file to play" button above.
Your 3G2 file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then click the video format (e.g. MP4, MKV, AVI, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert 3G2 files:

Media Player by Microsoft
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. 3G2 files are often referred to as Media Player videos because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
QuickTime (multimedia data) by Apple
QuickTime is a cross-platform media player mainly used on iOS and Mac platforms. This program can be used to play videos stored in 3G2 format. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: 3GP and 3G2, ISO/IEC base media file format, 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2
VLC (multimedia data) by VideoLAN
VLC is an open source multimedia software available for desktop and mobile platforms. It features a range of tools for playing, converting, and recording video, audio, images, and subtitle files stored in various formats. VLC also supports various codecs and it can play 3G2 videos and other formats. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: 3GP and 3G2, ISO/IEC base media file format, 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2

3G2 file format:

To view or edit 3G2 files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Below is our analysis of the 3G2 files:

3G2 is rarely used as a file extension and mainly uses a defined 3G2 format. The file formats most commonly found in 3G2 files are:

90% of all 3G2 files belong to 3GPP2 multimedia audio/video. The files are using the common file format MP4. MP4 is a multimedia container format used to store video and audio and allows streaming over the Internet. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. The files are on average 370 KB in size and range from 110 KB to 3 MB. This file type was primarily in use more than 10 years ago. The keywords ftyp3g2a and mdat are typical for these files. Such files sometimes refer to sspx.

All the rest of the 3G2 files (10%) have different formats. Just click the "Choose your .3g2 file to play" button on this page to find out what your 3G2 file is.

Technical Data for 3G2 File Extension

File classification:

Video

Related files:

g32, 3gp, ssp, asf, mp4, wmz

Mime type:

video/3gpp2, audio/3gpp2

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: ACDSee 7.0.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\7.0\ACDSee7.exe %1

ProgramID: Nokia.Multimedia
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 6\MultimediaPlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Free\QUICKT~1\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1\QUICKT~1.EXE %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.3GPP2.10
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealOne Player\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.3GPP2.10
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.3GPP2.10
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: RealPlayer.3GPP2.10
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~2\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.RealMediaFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe %1 /open

ProgramID: 3g2file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media\Video\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1.1\QuickTimePlayer.exe

ProgramID: ACEMegaCoDecSPack.RealMediaFileS
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACE Mega CoDecS Pack\BSPlayer\bsplayer.exe /open

ProgramID: mplayerc.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\StormPlayer\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: em3GP
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open

ProgramID: 3g2file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: QTA QuickTime File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: 3GPP2Files
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\mplayer2.exe /Play

ProgramID: totalplayer.file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Total Video Converter\tvp.exe

ProgramID: KLCP 3GP File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: mplayerc.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ringz Studio\Storm Codec\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: totalplayer.file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Total Video Player\tvp.exe

ProgramID: QTA QuickTime File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: QuickTime.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VistaCodecPack\QT\QuickTimePlayer.exe

ProgramID: mpcstar.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MpcStar\mpcstar.exe

ProgramID: ZP3G2File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: KLCP 3GP File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe

ProgramID: KLCP.3GP
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee 9.0.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\9.0\ACDSeeQV.exe

ProgramID: qvodplayer.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QvodPlayer\QvodPlayer.exe -localfile

ProgramID: AVSVIDEO
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AVSMedia\DVDPlayer\AVSDVDPlayer.exe

ProgramID: Nokia.Multimedia
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia PC Suite 6\MultimediaPlayer.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\5.0\ACDSee5.exe

ProgramID: tigerplayer.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MpcStar\mpcstar.exe

ProgramID: AVSVIDEO
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AVS4YOU\AVSDVDPlayer\AVSDVDPlayer.exe

ProgramID: KLCP.WMP.3g2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe

ProgramID: RealPlayer.3GPP2.10
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Dhamu\Download\RealPlay.exe

ProgramID: WMP11.AssocFile.3G2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /prefetch:6 /Open

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a 3g2 multimedia data is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with 3G2 files

Associate the 3G2 file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open multimedia data files. Because only the current version supports the latest 3G2 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft manufacturer website after an available Media Player update.
To make sure that your 3G2 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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