To play a WebM video on an older 3G mobile phone, you can use a desktop or online tool to convert the video from WebM to 3GP format. This post will demonstrate how to do this using either MiniTool Video Converter or FreeConvert.

What Is WebM

WebM is a widely used video format. It usually uses video codecs like VP8, VP9, and AVI. Its audio codecs usually use Opus and Vorbis. Nowadays, WebM is used for video streaming on the web. Many web browsers, like Chrome, Edge, and Firefox, support WebM video.

What Is 3GP

3GP, also called 3GPP, is a format that designed for 3G mobile phones. It helps 3G mobile phone users save a lot of storage space and bandwidth. Although 3GP is not as widely used today due to advancements in mobile technology, it is still employed by some older digital surveillance systems. If you have 3GP videos saved from an older phone, you can easily play them using VLC Media Player.

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How to Convert WebM to 3GP

If you want to play WebM videos on your 3G mobile phone, unfortunately, it is not possible. This is because 3G mobile phones do not support VP8 and VP9 codecs. However, you can use some WebM to 3GP converters to convert your video format. Below are 2 converters I have tried that can convert WebM to 3GP.

Option 1: MiniTool Video Converter (Desktop Application)

The first converter I want to recommend to you is MiniTool Video Converter. It is a desktop application that supports converting mainstream audio and video formats, including WebM, 3GP, MP3, WAV, MOV, VOB, and AAC. You can easily convert WebM to 3GP with this application. What’s more, the conversion feature is completely free to use! It also won’t add annoying watermarks!

MiniTool Video Converter also allows you to convert multiple videos at the same time. You can convert 5 files at the same time with very high conversion efficiency. Below, I will show you the detailed steps to convert WebM to 3GP using MiniTool Video Converter:

Step 1: Download and Install MiniTool Video Converter

Here I embed a download button. You can click it to get the latest version of MiniTool Video Converter on your computer.

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Step 2: Upload Your WebM File

Now, open this application and click Add Files to upload your WebM file.

MiniTool Video Converter interface with the Add Files option highlighted

Step 3: Choose 3GP as Output Format

After uploading the WebM file, you will see the conversion task under the Converting tab. Then, click the settings icon, choose the Video tab, click 3GP in the left column, and select a video quality.

MiniTool Video Converter interface showing how to set the output format

Step 4: Start Converting

Now, it’s time to click the Convert button and start the conversion process.

MiniTool Video Converter interface with the Convert button circled

Step 5: Choose a Folder to Save the Converted File

Click the folder icon and choose a folder to save the converted file.

MiniTool Video Converter interface with the folder icon highlighted

Step 6: Check the Converted Files

Under the Completed tab, click the play icon to watch the converted video on your computer. You can also click the folder icon to locate the converted file.

MiniTool Video Converter interface showing how to play and locate the converted file

Just follow the above steps, and you can quickly convert your files using MiniTool Video Converter. You can also apply similar steps to convert any of the other two formats.

Option 2: FreeConvert (Online Tool)

FreeConvert is a simple WebM to 3GP converter. It supports many popular formats, like 3GP, AVI, FLV, MKV, OGV, AAC, AIFF, etc. As an online platform, it can be accessed from any web browser. In addition, you don’t need to download software installations. What’s more, its interface is simple. You can quickly convert files in just a few steps.

The only drawback is that FreeConvert’s conversion speed is slow. Furthermore, there’s a file size limit for uploads — you can only upload files under 1 GB. Below, I’ll show you how to convert WebM to 3GP using FreeConvert:

Step 1: Upload Your File

Go to https://www.freeconvert.com/ and click Choose Files to upload your WebM file.

FreeConvert interface with the Choose Files button highlighted

Step 2: Set the Output Format

Click the Output option and choose the 3GP option under the Video tab.

FreeConvert interface showing how to choose the output format

Step 3: Start Converting

Once you have uploaded the video, click on Convert to start the conversion process.

Step 4: Download the Converted File

Click the Download button to get the converted file.

Step 5: Check the Downloaded File

Once the download process is complete, you can find the downloaded file in the Downloads section of the browser.

The browser pop-up window displays the downloaded file

Conclusion

Above are 2 tools for converting WebM to 3GP. Both MiniTool Video Converter and FreeConvert can convert your files successfully. After using both converters, I found that FreeConvert’s file upload and conversion speeds were slower. In contrast, MiniTool Video Converter was faster. It also offered a host of other useful features, including video compression, screen recording, and audio-to-text conversion.

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