Best 2D-to-3D converters in 2026

Stream to 3D

Guided Windows playback, streaming and conversion

Stream to 3D brings Play, Stream and Convert into one Windows application. Watch a video as it converts, send converted output across your local network, or save a stereoscopic file for later. Live desktop, camera and capture-device sources extend the same approach beyond movie files.

Its Configuration Wizard helps select settings for your source, PC and viewing setup. Choose efficient Temporal conversion or AI Depth Guided, with standard stereo formats for compatible players and displays. Source media is processed locally. Standalone and Complete cover the full workflow; the one-week Real-Time trial covers playback.

Stream to 3D 6.2 improves Temporal playback, guides PC screen capture with sound, and makes stopping and recovering live sessions easier. Clearer tool checks and improved file handling also help you get from setup to viewing with less interruption.

Owl3D

AI film conversion and live screen viewing

Owl3D combines AI file conversion with live screen viewing. Its model choices suit different hardware, while paid plans add features such as batch conversion, higher output resolutions and advanced models. Owl3D Link provides a Quest companion route.

It is worth considering for an AI-focused film workflow on Windows or Apple Silicon Mac. The free Starter tier has usage and resolution limits. Advanced models have stricter GPU requirements than Balanced mode, and some require internet access. Owl3D Cloud provides a separate upload-and-export option.

Oku3D

Free cross-platform playback and export

Oku3D combines a media player, real-time AI conversion and saved-video export without an account or subscription. It also offers photo tools and several viewing routes, making it a useful free starting point for both existing media and screen content.

Windows, Linux and Apple Silicon Mac versions broaden its appeal. Platform features differ: the Mac version excludes headset VR and Leia display output. Match the available output to your intended player or display.

iw3

Free, configurable conversion and batch jobs

iw3 is a free converter in the nunif project, with batch processing, a broad selection of models and several stereo output options. It suits readers who value control and are comfortable following installation instructions. The related iw3-desktop project adds a live desktop workflow.

Its compute options cover NVIDIA, supported AMD and Intel setups, Apple Silicon and CPU processing. Installation varies by platform. Application code and model weights have separate licences, which matters if you plan commercial work.

VisionDepth3D

AI conversion with depth-authoring controls

VisionDepth3D combines AI depth generation with stereo export and creative controls. Depth blending and keyframes make it relevant when you want to refine a conversion rather than rely entirely on one automatic pass. Pro adds live and batch workflows.

Windows builds cover NVIDIA CUDA and AMD/Intel graphics through DirectML. Renderer features differ between builds. The free tier is limited by duration, resolution and watermarking; the advanced subpixel renderer is NVIDIA-specific.

Immersity AI

Cloud conversion without local AI hardware

Immersity converts uploaded photos and videos using cloud processing. It is an option when you do not have suitable local AI hardware or prefer a browser workflow. Its output choices include conventional stereo and Apple spatial formats.

Allow for upload time, conversion credits and the selected output's cost. Your media leaves your device, so check the service's privacy and retention terms before uploading personal material. This is a saved-output workflow rather than live desktop conversion.

Deep Desktop

Low-cost local desktop and VR viewing

Deep Desktop focuses on viewing screen content and video with generated depth. It offers VR, SBS and anaglyph viewing, with controls for depth, screen shape and presentation. Native Linux support makes it an option beyond Windows-only tools.

Its Vulkan-based processing supports a local workflow and GPU selection. Consider it primarily for live viewing; if your priority is a library of exported stereo movies, check the current export options before buying.

3DCombine

File-oriented stereo conversion and editing

3DCombine offers a file-oriented stereo conversion and editing workflow. Windows Pro is the version to consider for its full video and AI toolset, with one-off and non-renewing fixed-term licensing options and a Pro trial.

Mac Lite is a narrower product for basic image work. Check the current Windows build's acceleration instructions if GPU processing is central to your plans; the older NVIDIA setup guide is version-specific.

Spatial Media Toolkit

Apple-native photos and spatial video

Spatial Media Toolkit converts photos and videos on Apple devices and exports spatial, SBS and anaglyph files. It is a direct choice for Apple spatial media, with real-time video viewing also available on Vision Pro.

AI conversion on Mac requires Apple Silicon. The app exports full SBS rather than half SBS, and does not export top-and-bottom or VR180. For long video jobs, a Mac can be more convenient than an iPhone, where conversion pauses when you leave the app.

VITURE Immersive 3D

Live conversion for VITURE glasses

VITURE Immersive 3D converts supported content for compatible VITURE glasses. It is a useful first option for existing owners who want live viewing through the manufacturer's desktop or mobile software.

Desktop and mobile sources differ, and the host still needs suitable processing power. Choose a separate file converter if you need a documented reusable-video export workflow, and check the requirements for your exact glasses and host computer.