How to upload 3D photos to Facebook from Android, iPhone or PC? In October 2018, Facebook introduced a service for 3D photos, which was limited only to devices with dual or triple cameras. Before, the tool relied mainly on the depth provided by the dual/triple camera. However, the latest technology for creating 3D photos relies on machine learning to turn a regular photo into 3D. Facebook says that users can now also use the front camera to take 3D selfies.
Creating a 3D photo on Facebook from Android:
- Open the Facebook app and tap “what are you thinking?”
- Find and tap “3D Photo”.
- Select which photo you want to convert to 3D and wait for the process to complete.
- Click on “Post” to share the photo.
Creating a 3D photo from iPhone:
- Open the Facebook app, tap on “What’s on your mind” and select an image.
- Click on “create 3D” at the top left of your photo.
- Wait for the process to complete.
iPhones without Portrait mode:
- Open the official Facebook app and tap on “What are you thinking?”
- Find and select “3D photo”.
- Wait for the process to complete.
Creating a 3D photo from a PC:
- Tap the image/video option under “What are you thinking?”.
- Select the image, and depth map , which should have a “_depth” suffix in the name. Keep in mind that the aspect ratio of the files must be the same.
- The 3D photo will be created after the process is complete.
Supported devices:
According to Facebook, users with an iPhone 7 or mid-range Android device will be able to take 3D photos. The company hasn't provided a list of supported devices, but the tool works on most iPhones and some Android devices.
