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.

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.

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.

  • 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.

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.

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.

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