3GA File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .3ga
Primary Use Audio file format for 3G UMTS multimedia services
MIME Type audio/3gpp, audio/3gpp2
Compression Varies (AMR, AAC, etc.)
Developed by 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)
Contained by 3GP file format
Streaming Yes
Accessibility Supports metadata for accessibility
File Structure Binary
Standardization ISO base media file format
Media Type Audio
Compatibility Compatible with most 3G capable devices
Pros Optimized for mobile networks; small file size
Cons Not widely supported outside mobile network services
Adaptability Can adjust quality to bandwidth
Editability Can be edited with appropriate software
Bit Rates Varies; depends on codec used
Channels Mono or Stereo
Sample Rates Varies; typically 8kHz to 48kHz
Security Can be encrypted