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Convert 1080p MP4 to VR180 for Meta Quest 3: Step-by-Step Guide

Want to watch your standard MP4 videos in immersive VR180 format on your Meta Quest 3? Here’s a complete workflow using free and paid tools to simulate depth and re-encode your video for optimal playback.

🛠️ Tools You’ll Need

Tool Purpose Download Link
Owl3D Converter Convert 2D video to VR180 with stereoscopic depth owl3d.com
HandBrake Optional: Upscale or re-encode video handbrake.fr
DaVinci Resolve / Adobe Premiere Final encoding and formatting DaVinci Resolve / Adobe Premiere

🎬 Conversion Workflow

  1. Prepare Your Source Video: Ensure your MP4 is 1080p or higher. Upscale to 4K if needed using HandBrake or Topaz Video Enhancer AI.
  2. Convert to VR180 Using Owl3D:
    • Open Owl3D Converter and import your MP4.
    • Select VR180 Side-by-Side (SBS) format.
    • Enable stereoscopic depth generation.
    • Export the converted video.
  3. Re-Encode for Quest 3 Compatibility:
    • Use DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere.
    • Set resolution to 3840×1920.
    • Use H.264 or H.265 codec at 40–60 Mbps.
    • Export with filename ending in _LR.mp4.
  4. Transfer to Quest 3:
    • Connect via USB or use SideQuest.
    • Place video in the Movies folder.
    • Use Skybox VR or Oculus Gallery to view.

🧪 Optional Enhancements

  • Add spatial audio using Adobe Premiere or Audacity.
  • Inject metadata for YouTube VR or Oculus Media Studio. See this guide.

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