# 3D Photo Apps This App Allows Users to Take 3D Photos Using the Built-in Camera By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-12-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-3d-photos References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/slide/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/slide-3d-gif-camera/id1058107684?ls=1&mt=8) William Wilkinson & Deepak Mantena designed a new app that allows users to take 3D photos with nothing more than the built-in camera. Although there is no shortage of photo-editing apps available to consumers, the majority perform the same basic functions. This app is unlike other photo-editing apps in that it helps users create multi-dimensional photos. 'Slide' is a image-editing app that allows users to take 3D photos. The app uses the phone's built-in camera, meaning no extra equipment is required. To take a photo, simply compose the shot and then move the device slowly across you body. If you tap the image, it will instantly appear in 3D. The process results in a GIF that loops consistently and can be [shared on social media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-lens-studio). The app provides a simple way to impress your friends with photos that are truly unique. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Photos:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced features for creating and editing 3D photos, such as adding effects and filters. - **Built-in Camera:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the capabilities of built-in cameras in smartphones to capture and process 3D images. - **Image-editing Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create image-editing apps that offer unique and interactive features for creating multi-dimensional photos. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mobile photography accessories and devices that enable users to capture high-quality 3D photos. - **Social Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate 3D photo functionalities into social media platforms to enhance user engagement and content creation. - **Augmented Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of 3D photo technology with augmented reality applications to create immersive and interactive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile 3D Scanning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realityscan.md) - [Instant 3D Captures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneshot.md) - [Quad-Lens GIF Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-3d-camera.md) - [Pocket-Sized 3D Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoocam-ego.md) - [Creative Imaging Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pic-2-planet.md) - [Elevated Virtual Photography Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neural-telephoto.md) - [Time-Lapse Content Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timelapse-content.md) - [AI 3D Photo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-model.md) - [Creative AI Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfyzai.md)