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3GP at a glance
3GP
3GP is closely tied to the age of small screens, limited bandwidth, and early mobile recording/sharing workflows.
MetaPost at a glance
MetaPost
John Hobby developed MetaPost from MetaFont ideas, and the system later evolved into the MPlib era so TeX and LuaTeX workflows could keep high-quality vector graphics close to typeset documents.
Format comparison
| Feature | 3GP | MetaPost |
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| File type | Video | Vector |
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| Compression / quality | depends | scalable |
| File size characteristics | large | small |
| Compatibility | moderate | moderate |
| Editability | limited | high |
| Created year | 1998 | 1994 |
| Inventor | 3GPP | John Hobby |
| Status | active | active |
| Transparency | Not supported | Not supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Not supported |
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| Archival suitability | moderate | good |
| Metadata handling | moderate | moderate |
| Delivery profile | strong | strong |
| Workflow fit | delivery | design |
| Layer support | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use 3GP
- editing
- mastering
- streaming delivery
- Historically important in mobile media.
When to use MetaPost
- illustration
- diagramming
- brand asset delivery
- Excellent fit for programmatic technical diagrams.
FAQs
Why convert 3GP to MetaPost?
Choose MetaPost as target when precise technical diagram generation for academic papers and textbooks, mathematical figure production in TeX and LaTeX publishing workflows.
What changes when converting 3GP to MetaPost?
Precise technical diagram generation for academic papers and textbooks, mathematical figure production in TeX and LaTeX publishing workflows.
What should I review after converting 3GP to MetaPost?
After conversion, review these destination checks: Open converted output in MetaPost and verify behavior on real samples; Compare output against the expected scalable quality profile; Much narrower ecosystem than mainstream illustration formats.
How can I keep quality stable in 3GP to MetaPost conversion?
Run representative samples, keep settings deterministic, and monitor these risks: Often converted onward for broader design or web delivery workflows; Much narrower ecosystem than mainstream illustration formats; Validate destination compatibility before large-batch conversion.