Convert HEIC Spatial Images from iPhone to SBS Format for Oculus

Introduction

In today's digital world, capturing high-quality images and videos has become an essential part of our daily lives. Apple's HEIC format is one such advanced image format that offers better compression and higher quality than JPG. However, this format is not universally supported, especially when it comes to virtual reality platforms like Oculus. In this article, we will discuss how to convert HEIC spatial images to iPhone SBS format for Oculus.

Understanding HEIC Spatial Images

HEIC (High Efficiency Image File Format) is a container format that can hold multiple images, including a preview image, a full-resolution left image, and a full-resolution right image. These images are typically used for spatial photos, which are intended for 3D viewing, such as in virtual reality.

Converting HEIC Spatial Images to iPhone SBS Format

To convert HEIC spatial images to iPhone SBS format for Oculus, you can use various image conversion tools. Here's a step-by-step guide using a popular tool called ImageMagick.

Installing ImageMagick

First, you need to install ImageMagick on your system. You can download it from the official website.

Converting HEIC to JPG

Before converting HEIC spatial images to iPhone SBS format, you need to convert them to JPG format using ImageMagick. Here's how:

 convert input.heic output.jpg
 
 

Converting JPG to iPhone SBS Format

Now, you can convert the JPG images to iPhone SBS format using ImageMagick's montage command:

 montage -geometry +0+0 output1.jpg output2.jpg -tile 1x2 -background none -alpha remove output.png
 
 

Saving the Converted Image

Finally, save the converted image in the format required by Oculus:

 convert output.png output.png -depth 16 -interlace Plane -compress png output.png
 
 

• Install ImageMagick: Download and install ImageMagick on your system.
• Convert HEIC to JPG: Use ImageMagick to convert HEIC images to JPG format.
• Convert JPG to iPhone SBS Format: Use ImageMagick's montage command to convert JPG images to iPhone SBS format.
• Save the Converted Image: Save the converted image in the format required by Oculus.