Standard Templates for Blackberry devices. 

Old phones

<format>
   <output>3gp</output>
   <size>176x144</size>
   <bitrate>384k</bitrate>
   <audio_bitrate>12.2k</audio_bitrate>
   <audio_sample_rate>8000</audio_sample_rate>
   <audio_channels_number>1</audio_channels_number>
   <framerate>15</framerate>
   <keep_aspect_ratio>yes</keep_aspect_ratio>
   <video_codec>h263</video_codec>
   <profile>baseline</profile>
   <VCodecParameters>no</VCodecParameters>
   <audio_codec>libamr_nb</audio_codec>
   <two_pass>no</two_pass>
   <turbo>no</turbo>
   <twin_turbo>no</twin_turbo>
   <cbr>no</cbr>
   <deinterlacing>no</deinterlacing>
   <keyframe>90</keyframe>
   <audio_volume>100</audio_volume>
   <file_extension>3gp</file_extension>
</format>

New Phones

<format>
   <output>mp4</output>
   <size>240x180</size>
   <bitrate>240k</bitrate>
   <audio_bitrate>40k</audio_bitrate>
   <audio_sample_rate>22050</audio_sample_rate>
   <audio_channels_number>1</audio_channels_number>
   <framerate>15</framerate>
   <keep_aspect_ratio>yes</keep_aspect_ratio>
   <video_codec>mpeg4</video_codec>
   <profile>main</profile>
   <VCodecParameters>no</VCodecParameters>
   <audio_codec>libmp3lame</audio_codec>
   <two_pass>yes</two_pass>
   <turbo>no</turbo>
   <twin_turbo>no</twin_turbo>
   <cbr>no</cbr>
   <deinterlacing>no</deinterlacing>
   <keyframe>90</keyframe>
   <audio_volume>100</audio_volume>
   <file_extension>mp4</file_extension>
   <hint>no</hint>
</format>

<format>
   <output>mp4</output>
   <size>240x180</size>
   <bitrate>300k</bitrate>
   <audio_bitrate>64k</audio_bitrate>
   <audio_sample_rate>22050</audio_sample_rate>
   <audio_channels_number>1</audio_channels_number>
   <framerate>25</framerate>
   <keep_aspect_ratio>yes</keep_aspect_ratio>
   <video_codec>libx264</video_codec>
   <profile>baseline</profile>
   <VCodecParameters>no</VCodecParameters>
   <audio_codec>libfaac</audio_codec>
   <two_pass>yes</two_pass>
   <turbo>no</turbo>
   <twin_turbo>no</twin_turbo>
   <cbr>no</cbr>
   <deinterlacing>no</deinterlacing>
   <keyframe>150</keyframe>
   <audio_volume>100</audio_volume>
   <file_extension>mp4</file_extension>
   <hint>no</hint>
</format>
</query>

So you're hunting for the field in the web UI or our API as to designate hinting on 3GP files? Easy answer, our encoders prep all 3GP files for streaming, no need to do anything else to your settings files.

Standard template for 3GP

 <format>
    <output>3gp</output>
    <size>176x144</size>
    <bitrate>256k</bitrate>
    <audio_bitrate>12.2k</audio_bitrate>
    <audio_sample_rate>8000</audio_sample_rate>
    <audio_channels_number>1</audio_channels_number>
    <framerate>15</framerate>
    <keep_aspect_ratio>yes</keep_aspect_ratio>
    <video_codec>h263</video_codec>
    <profile>baseline</profile>
    <VCodecParameters>no</VCodecParameters>
    <audio_codec>libamr_nb</audio_codec>
    <two_pass>no</two_pass>
    <cbr>no</cbr>
    <deinterlacing>no</deinterlacing>
    <keyframe>300</keyframe>
    <audio_volume>100</audio_volume>
    <file_extension>3gp</file_extension>
</format>

Encoding.com supports a host of file formats within the .mpeg4 and .3gp containers. Learn more about our easy-to-use MP4 to 3GP converter or check out our up to the minute list of other supported file formats.

MPEG-4 Part 14, with its official filename extension .mp4, is a multimedia container format most commonly used to store digital audio and video streams, but can also be used to store other data such as subtitles and still images. It is based on AppleÕs QuickTime file format (.mov). Like most modern container formats, MP4 allows streaming over the Internet. A separate hint track is used to include streaming information in the file.

3GP is a multimedia container format that supports MPEG-2, H.263 and H.264 video codecs. 3GP was designed to decrease storage and bandwidth requirements in order to accommodate mobile phones. Most 3G capable mobile phones support the playback and recording of video in 3GP format (memory, maximum file size for playback and recording, and resolution limits exist and vary).

Encoding.com: The Online MP4 to 3GP Video Converter

With our web uploader, using our online mp4 to 3gp video converter could not be easier. You can push individual files directly to our encoding platform from your local disk, FTP, S3 or Rackspace location. Alternately, you can select a watch folder on your FTP, S3 or Rackspace location to be polled at the time interval of your choice to encode files. Select “Encoding Options” and select “Add Task.” Use the pulldown menu to select 3gp. That’s it! You’re ready to use Encoding.com’s platform to compress your videos.

Try one of our free plans today!

The 3GP Codec

Encoding.com is a Flexible Online 3GP Converter

3GP is a multimedia container format that supports MPEG-2, H.263 and H.264 video codecs. Encoding.com supports a host of file formats within many video containers. Check out our up to the minute list of supported file formats and read below to learn more about our 3GP online converter.

3GP Video Compression is Easy with Encoding.com

3GP was designed to decrease storage and bandwidth requirements in order to accommodate mobile phones. Most 3G capable mobile phones support the playback and recording of video in 3GP format (memory, maximum file size for playback and recording, and resolution limits exist and vary). Free plans are available now!

Encoding.com: Online 3GP Converter

If you're interested in using Encoding.com's platform to create 3GP files from your source content, there's a number of ways to achieve that using the options listed below.

+ Use our web UI, located @ http://www.encoding.com/login, create a watchfolder and turn an entire folder of source content into 3GP files.  Next, apply our our 3GP preset from the drop down menu to create your encoding workflow. Watchfolders can exist on Amazon S3, Rackspace CloudFiles or FTP sites.

+ Use our web-based encoding software, located @ http://www.encoding.com/login, to designate an Amazon S3, Rackspace CloudFiles or FTP site to use as your watchfolder. Turn an entire folder of content into 3GP files. It's easy to do by applying our 3GP preset. All you have to do is select 'Add Task' and apply the 3GP preset from the dropdown menu in the watchfolder UI. 

+ Upload a single piece of media with our 'Add Media' feature in the web UI.  Select 'Add Task' to apply the 3GP preset to your encoding workflow.  As with watchfolders, 'Add Media' can source from Amazon S3, Rackspace CloudFiles, FTP sites or your local drive / network.

+ Implement our powerful encoding API to submit source content and create 3GPs in a snap. Complete API documentation here.

Don't forget to take a peek at our sample XML template for 3GP creation:

<format>  
<output>3gp</output>  
<size>176x144</size>  
<bitrate>256k</bitrate>  
<audio_bitrate>12.2k</audio_bitrate>  
<audio_sample_rate>8000</audio_sample_rate>  
<audio_channels_number>1</audio_channels_number>  
<framerate>15</framerate>  
<keep_aspect_ratio>yes</keep_aspect_ratio>  
<video_codec>h263</video_codec>  
<profile>baseline</profile>  
<VCodecParameters>no</VCodecParameters>  
<audio_codec>libamr_nb</audio_codec>  
<two_pass>no</two_pass>  
<cbr>no</cbr>  
<deinterlacing>no</deinterlacing>  
<keyframe>300</keyframe>  
<audio_volume>100</audio_volume>  
<file_extension>3gp</file_extension>  
</format>  

Encoding.com: The Online MP4 to 3GP Video Converter

Encoding.com supports a host of file formats within the .mpeg4 and .3gp containers. Learn more about our easy-to-use MP4 to 3GP converter or check out our up to the minute list of other supported file formats.

MPEG-4 Part 14, with its official filename extension .mp4, is a multimedia container format most commonly used to store digital audio and video streams, but can also be used to store other data such as subtitles and still images. It is based on AppleÕs QuickTime file format (.mov). Like most modern container formats, MP4 allows streaming over the Internet. A separate hint track is used to include streaming information in the file.

3GP is a multimedia container format that supports MPEG-2, H.263 and H.264 video codecs. 3GP was designed to decrease storage and bandwidth requirements in order to accommodate mobile phones. Most 3G capable mobile phones support the playback and recording of video in 3GP format (memory, maximum file size for playback and recording, and resolution limits exist and vary).

With our web uploader, using our online mp4 to 3gp video converter could not be easier. You can push individual files directly to our encoding platform from your local disk, FTP, S3 or Rackspace location. Alternately, you can select a watch folder on your FTP, S3 or Rackspace location to be polled at the time interval of your choice to encode files. Select “Encoding Options” and select “Add Task.” Use the pulldown menu to select 3gp. That’s it! You’re ready to use Encoding.com’s platform to compress your videos.

Try one of our free plans today!

Encoding.com: The Scalable WMV to MPEG File Format Converter

Windows Media Video, or WMV, is Microsoft’s family of video codecs including WMV 7, WMV 8, and WMV 9. It can handle anything from low resolution video for dial-up Internet users to HDTV. The latest generation of WMV, based on the WMV 9 codec, has been standardized and approved as a new and more open codec known as VC-1. While all versions of WMV support variable bit rate, average bit rate, and constant bit rate, WMV 9 introduced several important features including native support for interlaced video, non-square pixels, and frame interpolation. Converting from WMV to MPEG is simple and fast with Encoding.com.

MPEG video generally refers to a set of standards and methods for compressing audio and video data. The most important and widely used standards include MPEG-2, an older format currently used by over-the-air digital television providers (digital cable, satellite) and MPEG-4, which includes additional features for digital rights management and support of higher-efficiency standards used by streaming media, HD DVD and Blu-Ray. MPEG-4 supports interactivity and has the ability to crunch massive video files into pieces small enough to send over mobile networks. Within MPEG-4 standards are two very popular formats utilized for broadband video delivery: H.264 and MP4.

Encoding.com supports a host of file formats within the .wmv and .mpeg2, 4, H264 containers. Check out our supported file formats for more information on converting files from WMV to MPEG. Through our web uploader, you can push individual files directly to our encoding platform from your local disk, FTP, S3 or Rackspace location. Alternately, you can select a watch folder on your FTP, S3 or Rackspace location to be polled at the time interval of your choice to encode files. Select “Encoding Options” and select “Add Task.” Use the pulldown menu to select the flavor of mpeg that you would like . That’s it! You’re ready to use Encoding.com’s platform to compress your videos. Start performing easy WMV to MPEG file conversions today. Sign up for a free plan at Encoding.com now!

Encoding.com: Online Video to 3GP Converter

3GP is a multimedia container format that supports MPEG-2, H.263 and H.264 (MPEG-4) video codecs. 3GP was designed to decrease storage and bandwidth requirements in order to accommodate mobile phones. Most 3G capable mobile phones support the playback and recording of video in 3GP format (memory, maximum file size for playback and recording, and resolution limits exist and vary).

Encoding.com: Online Video to 3GP Converter

Encoding.com makes it easy to convert your files to 3GP format. To begin a video to 3GP conversion, Select "Encoding Options" and select "Add Task." Use the pulldown menu to select 3GP. That's it! You're now ready to use Encoding.com's platform to compress your videos  and convert to 3GP.

Encoding.com also supports many file formats as source material. Check out our up to the minute list of supported file formats now. Through our web uploader, you can push individual files directly to our encoding platform from your local disk, FTP, S3 or Rackspace location. Alternately, you can select a watch folder on your FTP, S3 or Rackspace location to be polled at the time interval of your choice to encode files. Ready to begin performing 3GP video conversions? Sign up for a free account now and begin performing your video to 3GP conversions.

Here is a sample mp4 which should play fine on Blackberry phones. http://www.pixelgoat.net/encoding/blackberry/big_vinny_9432618.mp4 XML for "big vinny" sample as follows:

					<format>
					<output>mp4</output>
					<size>320x240</size>
					<bitrate>512k</bitrate>
					<audio_bitrate>64k</audio_bitrate>
					<audio_channels_number>2</audio_channels_number>
					<framerate>24</framerate>
					<keep_aspect_ratio>yes</keep_aspect_ratio>
					<video_codec>mpeg4</video_codec>
					<profile>main</profile>
					<VCodecParameters>no</VCodecParameters>
					<audio_codec>libfaac</audio_codec>
					<two_pass>yes</two_pass>
					<cbr>no</cbr>
					<deinterlacing>no</deinterlacing>
					<keyframe>96</keyframe>
					<audio_volume>100</audio_volume>
					<rotate>0</rotate>
					<file_extension>mp4</file_extension>
					<hint>no</hint>
					</format>

You may want to check which model Blackberry you are using. This is a very useful PDF guide. http://www.pixelgoat.net/encoding/blackberry/Blackberry_Video_Profiles.pdf If you are still having a problem, please send us a ticket and include the Media ID# of the file which isn't playing for you. https://manage.encoding.com/user/#/user/support.php Verified settings include:

NOTE: mp3 audio does NOT play with video. Please use aac audio with mpeg4 to guarantee proper playout on Blackberry phones. We have successfully tested our base presets on Blackberry phones for mp4 and 3gp. Confirmed playout to Blackberry Curve 8530 in November 2010.