MPG to 3GP Converter • Online & Free • MConverter

How to convert MPG to 3GP?

You can convert MPG to 3GP with MConverter in three easy steps:

Choose MPG files from your device or cloud storage
At the top of this page, drag and drop your MPGs.

Alternatively, click on the Browse box to select files with your device's file picker, or copy and paste an MPG file by pressing Ctrl+V (or ⌘+V on Mac).

MConverter can easily import MPGs from Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox.

Converting a folder with MPG files to 3GP is also supported: simply paste, drag and drop it, or use the ADD FOLDER button.
Click or tap on 3GP from the list of target formats
You could also use the search box at the top right to quickly find the format you need, whether it's 3GP or something else.
Get your 3GP files after MConverter has finished processing them
Click on DOWNLOAD ALL to save your 3GPs to your default downloads folder, or select SAVE TO to choose another location.

You can also configure automatic file downloads during the conversion process or in the settings menu. When enabled, each 3GP file is downloaded as soon as its conversion is complete, without waiting for the others to finish.

If supported by your device, you'll see a Share icon, allowing you to directly send converted files to other apps.

About the formats

File extension	.mpg
Alternative filename extension	.mpeg
Category	Video file formats
Developed by	MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group)
Mime type	video/mpeg

Format description

MPG is a video format by the Moving Picture Experts Group. MPG files typically use MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 as their codec.

You may wish to convert MPG videos to the relatively newer MP4 (MPEG-4) format, which is more widely supported and can incorporate more efficient codecs.

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 Note that this format is outdated and superseded by 3G2, which takes up less space and consumes less bandwidth.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 MPG to 3GP

Can I convert MPG to 3GP in bulk?

Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple MPGs to 3GPs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing MPGs to convert to 3GP.
Pasting MPG files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.

Can I convert an MPG file to 3GP, if its size is 2 GB?

Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big MPGs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert MPG 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 MPGs to 3GP safe with MConverter?

Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your MPG 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 MPGs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert MPG to 3GP?

For most videos, the wait could be a few minutes or less. However, MConverter also supports converting larger videos, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).