# 3D Photo Conversion Solariscope Photos By Hernando Gomez Salinas | Published 2006-08-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-photo-conversion References: [trendhunterba.blogspot](http://www.trendhunterba.blogspot.com) & [solariscope](http://www.solariscope.com) Photography has existed for 170 years. While dramatic imporvements have occurred in color, quality and resolution- images are still 2 dimensional. Now, you can create 3d images from your existing 2d photographs. The process, offered at www.solariscope.com: The customer selects which portion of the image they want to stand out. Solariscope make a copy from the original, without damage to the original image - placing selected portions of the image into [real relief](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves) (no cuts or glue). The final product can be touched and enjoyed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Printing:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the field of 3D printing by offering services to convert 2D photographs into 3D images. - **Augmented Reality:** Augmented reality can be leveraged to create interactive 3D experiences from 2D photographs, providing a unique and immersive viewing experience. - **Personalization:** The trend of personalization can be applied to the conversion of 2D photographs to 3D images, allowing customers to create unique and customized products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of offering 3D conversion services to enhance and expand their product offerings. - **Printing and Imaging:** The printing and imaging industry can adopt 3D conversion technology to provide innovative printing solutions, opening up new market segments. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can integrate 3D conversion services into their offering, providing customers with a unique and customizable product selection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Fueled 3D Imaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-imaging-tool.md) - [Photo Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animate-old-photos.md) - [Visual Product Software Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/identic-ai.md) - [Instant 3D Captures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneshot.md) - [Vintage Photo Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova.md) - [Portable Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looking-glass-go.md) - [Quad-Lens GIF Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-3d-camera.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [AI 3D Photo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-model.md)