Facebook Launches 3D Photos Feature That Uses iPhone's Portrait Mode Photos

Facebook has announced the launch of a new 3D Photos feature that makes use of Portrait Mode photos taken with your iPhone. The feature uses depth and movement to 'bring scenes to life'.

Whether it’s a shot of your pet, your friends, or a beautiful spot from your latest vacation, you just take a photo in Portrait mode using your compatible dual-lens smartphone, then share as a 3D photo on Facebook where you can scroll, pan and tilt to see the photo in realistic 3D—like you’re looking through a window. You can also view 3D photos in VR using the Oculus Browser on Oculus Go or Firefox on Oculus Rift. Everyone will be able to see 3D photos in News Feed and VR today, while the ability to create and share 3D photos begins to roll out today and will be available to everyone in the coming weeks.

Check out videos below to see 3D Photos in action and learn how to upload your own.