since 2000
Opening a 3GP2 File
The 3GP2 file type is primarily associated with 3GPP2.
What is a 3GP2 file
3GP2 files mostly belong to 3GPP2. 3GPP and 3GPP2 are the new worldwide standards for the creation, delivery and playback of multimedia over 3rd generation, high-speed wireless networks. Defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project and 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 respectively, these standards seek to provide uniform delivery of rich multimedia over newly evolved, broadband mobile networks (3rd generation networks) to the latest multimedia-enabled wireless devices. 3GPP and 3GPP2 are based on the MPEG-4 standard which was derived from Apple's QuickTime. QuickTime 6.5 includes support for key components of the 3GPP and 3GPP2 specifications.
How to open 3GP2 files
You need a suitable software like 3GPP2 to open a 3GP2 file. You need a suitable software like 3GPP2 to open a 3GP2 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 3GP2 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a 3GP2 file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
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Trouble Opening a .3GP2 File? These Steps Will Help
Because .3GP2 files can come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.
- Identify the Source: Files from older CDMA mobile phones or video messaging archives are usually 3GPP2 multimedia videos.
- Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer to inspect the first bytes:
ftyporftyp3g2aindicates a standard 3GPP2 mobile video file.PKmeans it's a ZIP archive, which is highly unusual for this extension.
- Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required to play the media. Try VLC media player, Apple QuickTime, or Windows Media Player, or ask the sender if you remain uncertain.
- Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file onto this page to detect its format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview the contents when possible.
Technical Data for 3GP2 File Extension
Program ID:
QuickTime.3gp2
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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: QuickTime.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Free\QUICKT~1\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Free\QUICKT~1\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1
ProgramID: QuickTime.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1
ProgramID: QuickTime.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1\QUICKT~1.EXE %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1\QUICKT~1.EXE %1
ProgramID: QuickTime.3gp2
EXEFile: f:\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1
EXEFile: f:\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1
ProgramID: QuickTime.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~2\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~2\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1
ProgramID: 3gp2file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe %1
ProgramID: QuickTime.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1
ProgramID: QuickTime.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media\Video\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media\Video\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1
ProgramID: QuickTime.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1.1\QuickTimePlayer.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1.1\QuickTimePlayer.exe
ProgramID: 3gp2file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe
ProgramID: mplayerc.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\StormPlayer\mplayerc.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\StormPlayer\mplayerc.exe
ProgramID: totalplayer.file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Total Video Player\tvp.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Total Video Player\tvp.exe
ProgramID: QTA QuickTime File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe
ProgramID: totalplayer.file
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Total Video Converter\tvp.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Total Video Converter\tvp.exe
ProgramID: KLCP 3GP File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe
ProgramID: mplayerc.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ringz Studio\Storm Codec\mplayerc.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ringz Studio\Storm Codec\mplayerc.exe
ProgramID: QTA QuickTime File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe
ProgramID: QuickTime.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VistaCodecPack\QT\QuickTimePlayer.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VistaCodecPack\QT\QuickTimePlayer.exe
ProgramID: mpcstar.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MpcStar\mpcstar.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MpcStar\mpcstar.exe
ProgramID: KLCP 3GP File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
ProgramID: KLCP.3GP
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe
ProgramID: AVSVIDEO
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AVSMedia\DVDPlayer\AVSDVDPlayer.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AVSMedia\DVDPlayer\AVSDVDPlayer.exe
ProgramID: ACDSee 7.0.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\7.0\ACDSee7.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\7.0\ACDSee7.exe
ProgramID: ACDSee 9.0.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\9.0\ACDSeeQV.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\9.0\ACDSeeQV.exe
ProgramID: ACDSee.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\5.0\ACDSee5.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\5.0\ACDSee5.exe
ProgramID: mplayerc.mp4
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Recode Media\X Codec Pack v2\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Recode Media\X Codec Pack v2\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe
ProgramID: tigerplayer.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MpcStar\mpcstar.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MpcStar\mpcstar.exe
ProgramID: AVSVIDEO
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AVS4YOU\AVSDVDPlayer\AVSDVDPlayer.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AVS4YOU\AVSDVDPlayer\AVSDVDPlayer.exe
ProgramID: KLCP.WMP.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe
ProgramID: QuickTime.3gp2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\dhamu\download\QuickTimePlayer.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\dhamu\download\QuickTimePlayer.exe
ProgramID: WMP11.AssocFile.3G2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /prefetch:6 /Open
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /prefetch:6 /Open
a 3gp2 Multimedia File is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with 3GP2 files
- Associate the 3GP2 file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open multimedia files. Because only the current version supports the latest 3GP2 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available 3GPP2 update.
- To make sure that your 3GP2 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .3GP2 file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.