Convert video to VR side-by-side format

Free browser-based video-to-VR converter. Turn any MP4 or WebM into a side-by-side format for Google Cardboard-style headsets. Three conversion modes, four lens-correction presets for plastic VR lenses, and VR metadata injection for YouTube VR and Cardboard apps.

How to convert a video to VR

1
Upload your video

Drag and drop or select a video file. Supports MP4, WebM, AVI, MKV, MOV up to 1 GB.

2
Pick conversion mode

SBS duplicate for cinema-style viewing, parallax for fake 3D, or passthrough if already SBS.

3
Adjust headset and lens settings

Choose a headset preset (Cardboard default) and a barrel correction level. Start with Medium and adjust after testing.

4
Export and test

Click Convert. The MP4 downloads automatically. Open it on your phone in a Cardboard-compatible player.

Create stereoscopic videos for smartphone VR headsets

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⚠ Vertical video: SBS output will be ultra-wide (2x width). Make sure your VR headset supports this or rotate the video first.
VR Settings
Duplicates the same frame on left and right. Watch flat video in a VR cinema, no depth illusion.
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63mm
Pre-distorts the image so plastic VR lenses undo it. Try Medium first; adjust if edges look curved.
⚠ 180°/360° metadata works best with source video shot on a 360° camera. Applied to flat video, YouTube VR will warp playback but field of view will stay limited.
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Test your VR setup first Check if your browser and phone support VR playback before converting.
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Features

Three conversion modes Headset presets + custom IPD Lens distortion pre-correction VR metadata injection Browser-based via WebAssembly

FAQ

Will this give me real 3D from a regular video?

No. True stereoscopic 3D requires footage shot with two cameras or a depth-aware AI. The parallax mode creates a depth illusion using horizontal offset, but it is not true 3D.

Will I see a 360° view when I turn my head?

No. Plain video becomes a VR cinema screen fixed in front of you. A real 360° look-around needs video captured with a 360° camera (equirectangular source).

Which headset should I pick?

Default to Google Cardboard. Most smartphone VR holders (DayDream, generic plastic viewers, Gear VR) use similar lens geometry, so medium barrel correction works across brands.

Will this work with YouTube VR?

Yes. The output MP4 carries Google Spatial Media v2 metadata (st3d box with stereo_mode=left_right, plus sv3d + equirectangular projection for 180°/360° modes) injected client-side after FFmpeg. YouTube, Cardboard Player, and Skybox VR auto-detect these boxes. The filename also gets an _LR (or _360) suffix as a backup cue for older players that only read filenames.

Why does my video look warped without glasses?

Barrel correction pre-distorts the image so plastic VR lenses undo the distortion. Looks warped on a flat screen, correct through the lens.

What output format do I get?

MP4 with H.264 video (libx264 veryfast preset, CRF 23) and the original audio track copied. Widely compatible with phones and VR apps.

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