Tips to open 3GP2 file
Can't open the 3GP2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 3GP2 files as well as a list of programs that support 3GP2 files.
3GP2 file extension
| File Name |
3GPP Multimedia Format |
| File Developer |
Third Generation Partnership Project |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The 3GP2 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 3GP2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 3GP2 file on each system platform.
What is 3GP2 file?
The 3GP2 file has been categorized as Video Files. It was designed by Third Generation Partnership Project. Video Files consists of 546 similar files. 3GPP Multimedia Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Android, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is QuickTime Player. This was created by Apple, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 10 other programs. The VLC media player, Adobe Flash Professional, Video player, Microsoft Windows Video programs will also handle the file when the QuickTime Player program does not fulfill its role.
How to open 3GP2 file?
The most common problem when using 3GPP Multimedia Format is that a specific 3GP2 is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open 3GP2, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 3GP2 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install QuickTime Player
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that QuickTime Player is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name QuickTime Player into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file 3GP2 with QuickTime Player. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open 3GP2 files.
Programs to open 3GP2 file
Remember to download programs supporting 3GP2 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of QuickTime Player with 3GP2 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the 3GP2 file to open in the QuickTime Player application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the QuickTime Player application as the default for handling the 3GP2 file.
Step 3. Update QuickTime Player to the latest version
If, despite the association of the QuickTime Player program with the 3GPP Multimedia Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Apple, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 3GP2 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the 3GP2 file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the 3GP2 file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected 3GP2 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the 3GP2 file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged 3GP2 files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Third Generation Partnership Project
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted 3GP2 files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move 3GP2 to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the 3GP2 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the 3GP2 file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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