Facebook lets you turn regular photos into 3D

Facebook is introducing a new feature which lets you convert your regular photos on Facebook into 3D. Once you publish a 3D photo, you will be able to rotate your phone around or swipe with your finger to get a better view of the subject and scene.



Obviously since these photos are not captured in 3D, Facebook doesn't actually have 3D models or references of what you are viewing. Instead it uses AI and software algorithms to generate what the scene would look like, so results wont results wont always look perfect. In order to get the best results, Facebook suggests that you use pictures with a lot of contrast between the background and the foreground.

Facebook 3D photos can be viewed right now, but the ability make your own will roll out gradually.


source - Facebook | Techcrunch