Tips to open 3GPP file
Can't open the 3GPP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 3GPP files as well as a list of programs that support 3GPP files.
3GPP file extension
| File Name |
3GPP Media Format |
| File Developer |
Third Generation Partnership Project |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The 3GPP file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 3GPP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 3GPP file on each system platform.
What is 3GPP file?
The file in the 3GPP format belongs to the Video Files category. It was designed by Third Generation Partnership Project. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. 3GPP Media Format is supported by 4 operating systems. These systems consist of Android, Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is QuickTime Player. This was created by Apple, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 24 other programs. You can use PowerDVD, Creator NXT Pro, Adobe Flash Professional, Microsoft Windows Video in case QuickTime Player cannot be used.
How to open 3GPP file?
The main problem with 3GPP Media Format is that the 3GPP file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open 3GPP, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 3GPP 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
In this case, you should first verify that the QuickTime Player application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name QuickTime Player in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open 3GPP files.
Programs to open 3GPP file
Remember to download programs supporting 3GPP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of QuickTime Player with 3GPP files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the 3GPP file still does not use the QuickTime Player program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the QuickTime Player application as the default for handling the 3GPP file.
Step 3. Update QuickTime Player to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the QuickTime Player program, it is possible that 3GPP Media Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Apple, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 3GPP file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The 3GPP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the 3GPP 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 quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our 3GPP file. However, remember that not every infected 3GPP 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 3GPP file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular 3GPP file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Third Generation Partnership Project
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted 3GPP files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move 3GPP to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file 3GPP to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the 3GPP file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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