NEW DIMENSION
Facebook now lets ANY Android or iPhone take mind-boggling 3D photos
FACEBOOK users can now create 3D photos with almost any recent smartphone model.
The feature lets you post more immersive snaps that move as you tilt your phone.
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It launched in 2018, but was only available for expensive phones with multiple cameras.
Now, however, even old single-camera phones can create the same type of 3D photo.
You can even create 3D photos using images you took a very long time ago.
"This has been made possible by teaching our AI systems to infer 3D structures from 2D photos within a fraction of a second," Facebooke xplained.
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The firm continued: "We pioneered this immersive format as a new way of sharing memories with a fun, lifelike dimension on Facebook."
How to create a 3D photo on iPhone with Facebook
Here's what to do:
- First, tap What's On Your Mind? at the top of the News Feed
- Then tap Write Something in a group, or Create A Post on a Page
- Then tap 3D photo
- Choose the photo you'd like to use
- Then tap Share or Post
Some very old phones may not be able to create 3D photos, but most modern handsets should support the feature.
How to create a 3D photo on Android with Facebook
Here's what to do:
- First, tap What's On Your Mind? at the top of the News Feed
- Then tap Write Something in a group or on a Page
- Scroll down and tap 3D Photo
- Then Share or Post your image
Some very old phones may not be able to create 3D photos, but most modern handsets should support the feature.
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