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How the two formats differ on the things that change your result.
| Specification | MPEG (source) | 3GP (result) |
|---|---|---|
| Container | MPEG-1/2 Program Stream | 3GPP |
| Developed by | MPEG | 3GPP |
| Introduced | 1993 | 2001 |
| Video codecs | MPEG-1, MPEG-2 | H.263, MPEG-4 Part 2, H.264 |
| Audio codecs | MP2, MP3 | AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC-LC |
| Max resolution | Standard definition | Standard definition |
| Typical bitrate (1080p) | 2–9 Mbps | 0.2–2 Mbps |
| Multiple audio tracks | Yes | No |
| Subtitle tracks | Not supported | Limited support |
| Chapter markers | No | No |
| Streaming optimized | No | Yes |
| Licensing | Patents expired | Patent-licensed |
| Plays natively on | Native: Windows · Needs a player: macOS, iOS, Android, Smart TVs | Native: Android · Needs a player: Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Best for | broadcast, legacy archives, DVD authoring | phone recordings, low-bandwidth delivery, older phones |
This is a full transcode rather than a container swap, because MPEG-1 is not one of the codecs 3GP carries. Every frame is decoded and re-encoded as H.263.
Alternate audio tracks are dropped, because 3GP carries one audio stream where MPEG allows several.
One practical gain here: 3GP is streaming-friendly, so the converted file begins playing while it is still downloading.
Expect the bitrate to move from roughly 5.5 Mbps to about 1.1 Mbps at 1080p, and file size to follow.
3GP dates from 2001 and is not natively supported by modern browsers, so plan on a desktop media player for playback.
Converting MPEG to 3GP moves the video from the MPEG-1/2 Program Stream container, introduced in 1993, into 3GPP, which arrived in 2001. Whether the picture is re-encoded or copied across depends on the codecs both containers accept.
Developed by MPEG in 1993, MPEG carries MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 video and MP2 or MP3 audio. That combination sets the upper bound on what any conversion can preserve.
3GP was introduced by 3GPP in 2001. It carries H.263, MPEG-4 Part 2, or H.264 video with AMR-NB, AMR-WB, or AAC-LC audio and plays natively on Android.
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