How to use the 3GA to MP3 converter
- Choose your 3GA file or drop it on the box.
- Pick an audio quality. 192 kbps is the usual choice; 320 kbps for music you care about.
- Click "Convert to MP3". A progress meter shows how far along it is.
- Download your MP3 and listen to it right on the page.
Why convert 3GA to MP3?
Samsung voice and call recordings are saved as 3GA, which Windows, Mac and iPhone usually cannot open. MP3 can.
- 3GA: few computers recognise the extension.
- MP3: plays on every device.
- MP3: small files.
Voice recordings sound fine at 96–128 kbps.
3GA vs MP3
| 3GA | MP3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | 3GPP Audio | MPEG-1 Audio Layer III |
| Type | Audio | Audio |
| Created by | the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) (2003) | the Fraunhofer Institute and MPEG (1993) |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Codec | AAC or AMR | MP3 |
| Best for | Samsung voice and call recordings | Music, podcasts, audiobooks and ringtones |
| Plays on | Android phones and VLC; Windows, Mac and iPhone usually do not | Every phone, computer, car stereo, smart speaker and browser |
Does converting 3GA to MP3 lose quality?
Both formats are lossy, so converting adds a small amount of loss. Use the same or a higher bitrate than your 3GA (192 kbps covers most files) and the change is inaudible.
How long does it take?
A few seconds for a song, and under a minute for an hour-long recording on most computers.
What is a 3GA file?
3GA is an audio-only 3GPP file. Samsung Galaxy phones and other Android devices save voice recorder and call recordings as .3ga.
What is an MP3 file?
MP3 is the most widely used audio format in the world. It removes sounds people are unlikely to hear, shrinking a song to about a tenth of its CD size. At 192 kbps or higher most listeners cannot tell it from the original, and every device plays it. Its patents expired in 2017, so it is now free to use.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the 3GA to MP3 converter cost?
Nothing. It is free with no registration, no watermark and no limit on how many files you convert.
Do you keep a copy of my files?
We never receive them. All processing happens on your device, so there is nothing for us to store or delete.
Will the MP3 sound as good as the 3GA?
Both formats are lossy, so converting adds a small amount of loss. Use the same or a higher bitrate than your 3GA (192 kbps covers most files) and the change is inaudible.
Can I convert MP3 back to 3GA?
Yes, use the 3GA Converter and choose 3GA as the output.
A Samsung voice recording (.3ga) will not open on a PC. What should I do?
Convert 3GA to MP3.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes, in Safari, Chrome and other modern mobile browsers. Short files work best on phones; for long or high-resolution videos a computer is faster.