How to Rip and Convert 2D Blu-ray to 3D Video?

Converting your 2D Blu-ray collection into 3D videos can bring new life to old favorites, bringing you thrilling visual pleasure without needing to go to a theater. In this guide, I'll show you how to use the professional tool DVDFab 2D to 3D Converter, a dedicated feature within DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper, to transform 2D Blu-rays into various types of 3D videos, such as anaglyph and side-by-side (SBS) 3D formats.

DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper

It functions as an integrated DVDFab 2D to 3D converter. With this software, you can rip 2D Blu-ray discs into multiple 3D video formats. The resulting 3D videos are compatible with a range of devices, including 3D-enabled computers, 3D TVs, glasses-free 3D smartphones, and other supported 3D players.

Features:

• Converts Blu-ray disc, folder and ISO image file to 3D & 2D videos
• Supports multiple 3D output formats, such as SBS and anaglyph
• Rips Blu-rays to 1000+ video formats including 3D MP4 and 3D MKV
• Preserves video and audio quality, including 4K UHD and HDR10
• Allows users to adjust video resolution, bitrate, and audio tracks
• Utilizes hardware acceleration for faster conversion speeds
• Provide a built-in video editor to crop, trim and merge videos

Now let's have a look at how to convert 2D Blu-ray to 3D video with DVDFab Blu-ray Ripper.

Step 1: Start up DVDFab and choose Ripper Module

Start up DVDFab 13, and choose Ripper option. Then you can see the main interface of Ripper module. Click "Add Source" or drag & drop your source 2D Blu-ray. The longest title of this Blu-ray is selected by default. And you can freely change the audio tracks and subtitles.

Step 2: Choose a 3D video profile

Now click the down-triangle button and "Choose Other Profile". Go to "Format" > "Video" > "3D", and you’ll see all supported 3D formats. Just choose your favorite profile, like "3D AVI".

Step 3: Set 3D format and effect

Next, click "Advanced Settings" button to go to set video and audio parameters, and 3D format and effect. For 3D, you can select options like anaglyph 3D, SBS 3D (left/right 3D), or top/bottom 3D. You can also set the gain value and visual depth. Additionally, you can choose to save the output as two separate files or merge the two video streams into a single file.

Now go back to the main interface to click "Video Edit" button. In this window, you can resize source aspect ratio and frame resolution of the video. And you can also crop the image for display on your 3D device.

Step 4: Start conversion

Finally, don't forget to preview the title in real time to check if everything is OK. Then hit the "Start" button. During the process, you can view all detailed progress information.

That's the step-by-step for how to rip Blu-ray and convert your movies to 3D videos. It's very simple: from installation to finishing the conversion took me about 20 minutes, though the actual time will depend on your movie's length.

Explain 3D Output Formats Supported by DVDFab 2D to 3D Converter

DVDFab 2D to 3D Converter allows you to convert Blu-rays to three major 3D video formats: anaglyph, SBS, and top-and-bottom. Each format has unique compatibility requirements and visual effects, catering to different playback devices and user preferences. 

Anaglyph 3D:

Anaglyph 3D encodes depth information by overlaying two images with different color filters, typically red and cyan. To view anaglyph videos, you need simple red/cyan 3D glasses. This format is widely compatible and can be played on almost any display, including standard monitors and TVs. 

SBS 3D: 

SBS 3D, or Side-by-Side 3D, compresses the left-eye and right-eye images into two halves within a single video frame, positioned side by side. Each image is slightly different, mimicking the way human eyes perceive depth. This technique is commonly used in 3D films, gaming, and VR headsets.

Top-and-Bottom 3D:

Top-and-bottom 3D stacks the left-eye and right-eye images vertically — one on top and one below within the same frame. Like SBS, it requires a compatible 3D screen or player to separate the images during playback. It is commonly used for broadcasting 3D content and is supported by many 3D TVs and streaming platforms.
Note: If you want to convert your 2D Blu-ray to SBS 3D or Top-and-Bottom 3D format using DVDFab 2D to 3D Converter, you may notice an option to choose between "full" and "half". The key difference is that "full" retains the original resolution for each eye, while "half" compresses the image horizontally (for SBS) or vertically (for Top-and-Bottom), resulting in lower resolution but smaller file size.

Conclusion

Converting 2D Blu-ray movies into 3D may seem like a complex project, but now you know you can actually do it right on your own computer. The DVDFab 2D to 3D Converter in Blu-ray Ripper offers an effective and user-friendly solution. If you're feeling bored with your old 2D Blu-ray collection, why not give it a shot? You'll be surprised by the fresh, immersive viewing experience it brings.