File Extension Library


.LOCK3 File Extension

  • Developer by: BlackBerry (Research In Motion Limited)
  • Category: Encoded and encrypted Files

What are .LOCK3 files and how to open them?

Can't open .LOCK3 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .LOCK3 file.

What is a .LOCK3 file extension?

.LOCK3 file extension is created by BlackBerry (Research In Motion Limited). .LOCK3 has been classified as Encoded and encrypted Files.

.LOCK3 is BlackBerry encrypted 3GP file

The lock3 file extension is associated with the BlackBerry smart phones. File contains encrypted video in 3GP file format. Protected BB video files can be decoded only in BlackBerry device, where they was encrypted.


How to open:

BlackBerry phones are able to open *.lock3 files.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .lock3 file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .LOCK3 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .LOCK3 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .LOCK3 file format
  2. You need to check the .LOCK3 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)