Have you ever wondered how those wonderful 3D pictures you see when reading through your Facebook page are created? By tilting your device or scrolling past the photo, you can transform an ordinary photo into a 3D snapshot that can be viewed from many angles. Creating a Facebook 3D photo is a built-in function that is simple to use on most iOS and Android phones. Here’s how it works…
What to do to Make a Facebook 3D Photo
It’s simple to turn your photo into a 3D version on Facebook, but first;
What exactly are Facebook 3D photos?
3D photographs, which were first introduced in May 2018, are essentially immersive photos that show in your news feed. The feature extracts the depth map from an image recorded by a dual-camera phone and then applies some unique software optimizations. The ultimate product should be a pseudo-3D image with moving perspectives.
The Facebook app for iOS is the simplest way to generate 3D photos. You can distribute them to your news feed, a group, or a page.
Requirements
- You’ll need a dual-camera iPhone;
- The iPhone SE
- iPhone 6S, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus
- Apple iPhone X, XR, XS, and XS Max
- iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max
Guidelines
- Open the Facebook app and select ‘What’s on your mind?’
- Select ‘Photo/Video.’
- Choose the image you want to use, then press the ‘Done’ button.
- You’ll see a ‘Make 3D’ option at the top of your image. Wait for the image to be processed after tapping.
- Move your phone to see the 3D effect.
- Add text and any other stuff to your post, then press the ‘Post’ button.
Final thought
When generating and sharing a 3D snapshot, keep the following points in mind:
- If your major subject is three or four feet away, you’ll get the best results.
- Capture scenes with many depth layers (like your family in a field of beautiful flowers).
- Photograph subjects in contrasting colors (avoid a blue truck in front of a blue wall).
- Capture subjects with texture, solid edges, and that aren’t overly shiny.
- Avoid using transparent materials, such as clear plastic or glass, because the depth sensors may overlook them.