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How to Post a 3D Photo on Facebook
Add a cool photo effect with a supported iPhone or Android device
By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen Writer Swansea University, Staffordshire University Jennifer Allen has been writing about technology since 2010. Her work has appeared in Mashable, TechRadar, and many more publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 28, 2021 Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Jessica Kormos is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience writing articles, copy, and UX content for Tecca.com, Rosenfeld Media, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Facebook Facebook Pinterest Twitter Snapchat Instagram YouTube Online Dating What to Know
Posting 3D photos to Facebook with an iPhone requires a dual-lens camera and Portrait Mode. Select What's on your mind > Photo/Video, choose a photo, and select Done. Then, select Make 3D and share your post as normal. A plain background works best, and colors shouldn't blend too much. If your Facebook page is looking a bit dull, liven it up by adding a 3D photo. Facebook has a feature that transforms certain pictures into photos with a 3D effect. Here's everything you need to know about creating and posting a 3D image to Facebook with your iPhone or Android device. How to Post a 3D Photo on Facebook
Posting a 3D photo to Facebook is easy on supported iPhones and Android devices. The steps to posting a 3D photo are basically identical whether you use Android or iOS, but the interfaces may have slight visual differences. Here's what to do. To post 3D photos to Facebook with an iPhone, your model must have a dual-lens camera and Portrait Mode. Supported devices include the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max; iPhone X, XS, and XS Max; iPhone 8 Plus; and iPhone 7 Plus. To post 3D photos to Facebook with an Android, your device needs Portrait Mode, Lens Blur, or Live Focus Mode. Supported devices include the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Note 9; Samsung Galaxy S9+, S10, S10E, S10+, and S10 5G; Samsung Galaxy Fold; Google Pixel and Pixel XL; Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2XL; and Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL. Select What's on your mind at the top of your News Feed. Select Photo/Video. Select a Portrait Mode photo from your Camera Roll or an album and select Done. You'll see 3D in the lower-right corner of eligible photos. Tap Make 3D in the upper-left corner of the photo. Wait a few moments as Facebook processes the photo, and then the 3D photo appears. Move your iPhone around a little to see your 3D photo in action. To remove the 3D effect, tap Remove 3D in the upper-left corner. Write something about the post, if you like, then select Share or Post. 3D Photo Posting Notes
For the best perspective-shifting photos, take a look at how your photo subject contrasts with the background. Colors shouldn't blend too much and a plain background works best. There are a few restrictions when sharing 3D photos. When posting a 3D photo to Facebook, 3D photos can't be edited, and Facebook may not be able to convert edited photos to 3D. You can only share one 3D photo at a time, and you can't add 3D photos to an album. If you have issues posting a 3D photo to Facebook, check out Facebook's 3D photo troubleshooting tips. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Upload Multiple Photos to Facebook How to See More Friends Posts on Facebook How to Send Photos to Facebook From iPad How to Find Saved Posts on Facebook How to Make Facebook Private How to Upload, Organize, and Manage Photos on Facebook How to Delete Albums on Facebook How to Share a Facebook Post to Instagram How to Hide Posts on Facebook How to Post Tweets to Facebook Automatically How to Change Your Facebook Cover Photo How to Delete Facebook Posts in Bulk How to Prevent Strangers From Seeing Your Facebook Profile How to Sideload the Google Camera App Onto Your Phone How to Add Music to a Facebook Story How to Use the iPhone Camera Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies