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How to convert M4A to 3GP?
You can convert M4A to 3GP with MConverter in three easy steps:
Choose M4A files from your device
At the top of this page, drag and drop your M4As. You can also click to select M4A files using your operating system's file picker. Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste an M4A file you have copied to clipboard. Converting a folder with M4A files to 3GP is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it.
Click or tap on 3GP from the list of target formats
Alternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's 3GP or something else.
Download your 3GP files, after MConverter has finished processing them
There's an option to automatically download the converted 3GP files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each 3GP. On desktop platforms, you can download the 3GP files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO... You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the 3GPs with other apps.
About the formats
File extension
.m4a
Category
Audio file formats
Developed by
Apple
Mime type
audio/m4a
Format description
M4A files store audio using the AAC codec. M4A stands for MPEG-4 Audio. It is very similar to MP4 with the difference being the lack of a video/subtitle track in the file.
File extension
.3gp
Alternative filename extension
.3gpp
Category
Video file formats
Developed by
3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project for CDMA-based phones)
Mime type
video/3gpp
Format description
3GP is a multimedia format which can contain both video and audio. Designed by the Third Generation Partnership Project, it is intended for mobile devices with 3G connectivity, though it can also be played on 2G and 4G devices.
Note that this format is outdated and superseded by 3G2, which takes up less space and consumes less bandwidth.
Common questions about converting M4A to 3GP
Can I convert M4A to 3GP in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple M4As to 3GPs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing M4As to convert to 3GP. Pasting M4A files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an M4A file to 3GP, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big M4As, up to 2 gigabytes each. The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert M4A files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting M4As to 3GP safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your M4A files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your M4As and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon. Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 14,958,609 files so far.
How long does it take to convert M4A to 3GP?
For most audio files, the wait is usually around a minute. However, MConverter also supports converting larger audio files, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
M4A to 3GP Converter Rating
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23 votes
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