Reality Labs is teaming up with Instagram to make the moments you share a little more magical. ✨

Starting this week, we’re running a test of 3D photos on some people’s Instagram feeds on Meta Quest. While this is just a test to start, our goal is to continue improving the way people connect on Quest, and we’re excited to get this new feature out in the wild so we can learn more about what works and what doesn’t.

Thanks to our AI view synthesis algorithms, we can transform the existing photos that show up in Instagram feed pixel by pixel—no fancy 3D cameras required. That means flat photos that weren’t originally captured in 3D will automatically be converted into an immersive format that gives 2D images a sense of depth when you view them on Quest.

Imagine scrolling through your Instagram feed in-headset and seeing your niece lean in to give her new puppy an eskimo kiss. Or seeing the arc of the ball as your brother kicks a game-winning goal. With 3D media, we can breathe new life into these moments, making the digital snapshot feel more real, lifelike, and fun for you—whether you’re reliving the memory or experiencing it for the first time.

This is just one example of the unique media that Quest and the Horizon OS can deliver. And it’s an early look at our plans to continue bringing more social and entertainment experiences that are 2D today into a more immersive, 3D future.

Because this is a test, not everyone will have access to 3D Instagram photos on Quest—and even if you’re in the test group, you may not see it right away. Thanks for your patience as we continue working behind the scenes to make this feature the best it can be. 📷

But Wait, There’s More!

As part of v77, we’re also running a small test for some people on our Public Test Channel (PTC): Navigator, a new home for your games and apps, friends, notifications, essential system settings, and more on Quest. As part of our work to develop a fully spatial operating system designed around people, Navigator gives you easy access to your recently used apps, plus the ability to pin up to 10 items in your library so you can get to them with lightning speed. This makes it easier than ever to multitask in-headset and connect with the people and things you care about most—just like you can on a PC today.

We designed Navigator based on everything we’ve learned over the last decade. And this is just the beginning of a broader evolution of Horizon OS. We’ve got much more planned for the future of spatial computing, so stay tuned.

Check out our v77 release notes to learn more.