3GP and WebM explained
3GP is a cut-down MP4 variant designed for the bandwidth and storage limits of early mobile phones. Resolution and bitrate are typically very low.
WebM is an open, royalty-free container built for the web, holding VP8/VP9 or AV1 video with Vorbis or Opus audio. It exists specifically so browsers can ship video support without patent licensing.
- Where 3GP files come from
- Videos recorded on feature phones and early smartphones.
- Where WebM is used
- Web video, and exports from browser-based recording tools.