How to create and share 3D photos on Facebook
What's the story
Facebook lets users convert regular photos into interactive three-dimensional (3D) images. The tool employs machine learning (ML) to extrapolate the shape of objects in an image and create a 3D effect. Please note that 3D photos cannot be edited. If you edit a photo on Facebook, it may no longer be convertible into a 3D photo. Additionally, when sharing such photos, you can only include one per post; multiple 3D photos cannot be shared at once.
Process
Steps to create 3D photos
To create a 3D photo, users just have to open the Facebook app and tap "Write something here.." Then, they should select "Photo/Video" and pick an image from their device's gallery. A "Make 3D" option will now appear adjacent to "Edit" on top of their image. Tapping this option will let Facebook process the image into a 3D photo. The creation may take some time. Users can preview the effect by moving their phone before adding text and posting.
Optimization tips
Tips for optimal results
The results of the 3D photo feature are not real 3D images but can be pretty convincing. Since the app can't generate new data, backgrounds may look blurry if there are intricate patterns. Facebook recommends avoiding images with narrow foreground objects or many reflections for best results. Picking images with objects at different depths enhances the effect.