3G2 to WAV Converter
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What is a 3G2 file?
The 3G2 file format is a multimedia container defined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2) for use on CDMA2000-based mobile networks. It is structurally similar to the MP4 format but is optimized to minimize storage and bandwidth usage on legacy mobile devices. The format stores video streams typically encoded with MPEG-4 Part 2 or H.263, and audio streams using EVRC, EVRC-B, QCELP, or SMV codecs. 3G2 files are compliant with the ISO base media file format (ISO/IEC 14496-12) but possess extensions specific to the 3GPP2 specifications.
How to open a 3G2 file
While 3G2 was native to early CDMA mobile phones, modern desktop operating systems often lack native support for its specific audio codecs like EVRC. Apple QuickTime Player and Microsoft Windows Media Player may open these files if the appropriate DirectShow filters are installed. For universal compatibility across Windows, macOS, and Linux, the VLC media player is recommended as it utilizes the FFmpeg library to decode 3GPP2 streams without external codec packs.
3G2 Technical Info
- Full Name
- 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 File Format
- Developed By
- 3GPP2
- Initial Release
- 2003
- MIME Type
- video/3gpp2
What is a WAV file?
The Waveform Audio File Format (WAV) is a raw audio bitstream standard developed by Microsoft and IBM, serving as a subset of the Resource Interchange File Format (RIFF) specification. It primarily stores uncompressed Linear Pulse Code Modulation (LPCM) audio data, making it the industry standard for archival and high-fidelity mastering on Windows systems. The format supports varying bit depths and sample rates, with the Red Book standard (44.1 kHz, 16-bit stereo) being the most prevalent implementation.
How to open a WAV file
WAV files enjoy near-universal native support across all major operating systems due to their status as a foundational audio standard. Windows Media Player, Apple QuickTime, and Linux-based media players (via ALSA/PulseAudio) open WAV files by default without requiring external codec packs or third-party software.
WAV Technical Info
- Full Name
- Waveform Audio File Format
- Developed By
- Microsoft & IBM
- Initial Release
- 1991
- MIME Type
- audio/wav
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Convert 3G2 to WAV via API
Automate 3G2 to WAV conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.
# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"tag": "3g2-to-wav",
"tasks": {
"upload-file": {
"operation": "import/upload"
},
"convert": {
"operation": "convert",
"input": "upload-file",
"output_format": "wav"
},
"export-result": {
"operation": "export/url",
"input": "convert"
}
}
}'
# 2. Upload your file (use upload_url from the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL" --upload-file input.3g2
# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.