How to Convert 3D Blu-ray to SBS 3D MKV/MP4: Detailed Guide in 2026

3D Blu-ray movies still offer strong depth and detail, but playing them directly is not always convenient today. Many users now prefer to watch their 3D movie collections on a 3D TV, projector, VR headset, or media player instead of relying only on a Blu-ray disc setup. In this case, converting 3D Blu-ray to SBS 3D MKV or MP4 is a practical way to make playback easier.

SBS, or Side-by-Side 3D, places the left-eye and right-eye views in one video frame. Once the video is played in Side-by-Side mode, a 3D display or VR player separates the two views and sends them to each eye. In this guide, I will focus on how to convert 3D Blu-ray movies to SBS 3D videos with DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper.

What is SBS 3D Format?

SBS 3D means Side-by-Side 3D. It stores two views of the same scene, one for the left eye and one for the right eye, in a single video frame. When the video is played on a compatible 3D TV, projector, or VR player, the device reads the two views and creates the 3D effect.

There are two common SBS choices. Half SBS keeps the final video at a more common frame size, so the file is smaller and easier to play on many devices. Full SBS keeps more horizontal detail for each eye, but the file is larger and needs stronger playback support. If I am not sure what a device can handle, I usually start with Half SBS and test playback first.

💡Encoding and Container Basics for 3D SBS Blu‑ray Rips

When you rip 3D Blu‑ray into SBS 3D digital format, your choices of container, codec, and color format determine playback compatibility, file size, and perceived quality. Here are my recommendations:

• Compatibility first: H.264 (AVC) + MKV for 3D SBS; preserves multi‑audio and PGS, ideal for media servers and most software players.
• Size/quality balance: H.265 (HEVC) + MKV if your TV/VR/app supports HEVC decoding smoothly.
• Simple devices: MP4 container with H.264; convert PGS to text subs for wider support.

How to Convert 2D/3D Blu-ray to SBS 3D MKV/MP4?

DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper is a professional tool for converting 3D Blu-ray sources to SBS 3D videos. It can load a 3D Blu-ray disc, ISO file, or Blu-ray folder, and convert the source into SBS 3D MKV, SBS 3D MP4, AVI, WMV, and many other video formats. Before conversion, you can choose the output profile, adjust the SBS mode, select audio tracks and subtitles, edit the video, and decide where to save the final file.

Step 1: Open DVDFab and Load the 3D Blu-ray Source

Run DVDFab 13, go to Ripper module and load your Blu-ray disc, ISO file or folder.

Step 2: Choose an SBS 3D MKV or MP4 Profile

Navigate to the "Choose Other Profile", a new interface for detailed settings of specific functions, to choose a 3D format you want. You can convert your Blu-ray to MP4, MKV, AVI, etc.

Step 3: Set Half SBS or Full SBS

Click the "Advanced Settings" icon to customize your settings. Here you can change the parameters of video, audio freely. But please remember to choose the SBS 3D format on this panel. Move to the bottom of the panel, choose the "Split Screen" (SBS 3D) format and opt for the half size or full size you want.

Step 4: Select Audio Tracks, Subtitles, and Basic Video Settings

Click the video editor icon to edit the video, and choose the desired audio tracks and subtitles. (Optional)

Step 5: Start to Convert 2D/3D Blu-ray to SBS 3D MKV/MP4 with DVDFab DVD Ripper

Go to the bottom of the main interface to select a directory to save your output video and the click the "Start" button to begin the ripping process.

Conclusion

Now that you have acquired how to rip blu-ray to SBS 3D movies with DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper. You can follow the same workflow whenever you want to make your 3D Blu-ray collection easier to watch on compatible 3D devices.