Transcribe 3GP to text, free
Upload a 3GP video or audio file and get what’s said in writing, with each speaker and their time. It’s the video format of many phones from years ago. No account: the first 10 minutes of each file.
Drop your audio or video here, or choose a file
MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG and OPUS (WhatsApp voice notes), MP4, MOV, WEBM… Up to 200 MB.
Free, no account needed: the first 10 minutes of each file, 3 a day. The file is deleted when it’s done and the result after 24 hours.
What a 3GP is
3GP is a lightweight version of MP4 designed for the first camera phones and for sending videos by MMS. It usually carries the sound in AMR or AAC and low-resolution video, so the files are very small.
Where they usually come from
3GP files mostly turn up in these cases:
- Videos recorded on button phones or early smartphones.
- Some Android voice recorders, which save audio as .3gp.
- Videos received by MMS or Bluetooth and saved to a computer.
- Memory cards and backups of old phones.
What to expect
The sound in a 3GP is usually heavily compressed. To get the most out of it:
- Upload it as it is: converting it doesn’t bring back quality.
- Check proper names and numbers, which are the first to go wrong with low-quality sound.
- If there’s a lot of background noise, focus on the parts where speech is clear.
How to do it
- 1
Upload the 3GP
Drag it into the tool on this page or choose it from your computer or phone, up to 200 MB.
- 2
Wait a moment
Echo detects the language, writes down what’s said and separates each speaker.
- 3
Copy or download the text
With times and speakers or just the text, to paste anywhere or save as TXT.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between 3GP and MP4?
3GP is a small relative of MP4, with the lightweight codecs of the phones of the time. The tool accepts both.
Do I have to separate the audio from the video?
No. Upload the video as it is: Echo transcribes its sound and the picture isn’t used.
How do I move 3GP files from an old phone to my computer?
With a USB cable, by taking out the memory card or over Bluetooth. They’re usually in a folder such as “DCIM”, “Videos” or “Recordings”.
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