Watch DVD on Cardboard from iPhone in 3D SBS MP4/MOV

Since the advent of Google Cardboard, virtual reality really has been stepped into the common household due to its lower price. Google Cardboard allows iOS and Android users transform their phones into VR headsets with the help of a DIY cardboard viewer. There is no doubt that Google Cardboard 2 has become the most popular VR viewer among 3D lovers. If you happen to use iPhone and have a bunch of DVD collections , it is an awesome way to watch DVD on Cardboard from iPhone with 3D effects while laying on your bed. Then here comes the problem, how to copy your DVD to Cardboard for viewing on your iPhone for unique virsual experience?

Actually, Google Cardboard lacks the ability to play DVD movies. In addition, the commercial DVD discs are protected to prevent users from copying DVD contents. On this occasion, you just need a powerful 3D Converter to help you to watch DVD on Cardboard Viewer from iPhone with 3D effect. Before you start using 3D converter, you need to do a job: Download the VR Theater for Cardboard from Google Play, which is an app that allows you to enjoy your own 2D and 3D movies in a virtual cinema for free. Next, in order to transform DVD to 3D video with a 3D converter, read the next part and you will konw the best 3D converter and simple guide to convert DVD to Cardboard.

Best 3D Converter for playing DVD on Google Cardboard

There is no doubt that a good DVD to 3D converter should provide multiple 3D video formats and various 3D effects. Which 3D converter can meet our requirements? Pavtube iMedia Converter for Mac ( Windows version) is your ideal DVD to 3D video converter to help you watch DVD on Cardboard viewer. It can easily remove complicated copy protection and region code from DVD discs on Mac operating system without any help of other software and then create anaglyph 3D video, Top-Bottom 3D video, Side-by-Side 3D video from common DVD. You can get a perfect 3D video files, such as: 3D MP4, 3D MOV, 3D MKV, etc.

What's more, when you convert DVD to 3D video, you not only can enjoy the multiple 3D videos on Google Cardboard, you also can choose other VR headset. With this DVD to 3D converter, you can not only watch DVD on Cardboard, but also enjoy 2D/3D Blu-ray on Cardboard. So if you need to watch Blu-ray movies on Cardboard viewer from iPhone with 3D effect, the next guide is also suitable for you.

Quick Guide: Convert DVD to Cardboard playable 3D formats

Step 1: open the 3D converter to import DVD movie

Click 'File" button to have DVD movies uploaded to the 3D converter. You can also import DVD Folder, DVD IFO File, DVD ISO Image File for conversion. Blu-ray and other videos are also allowed. After the movie files are imported, you can preview them by double clicking the titles and take snapshots of your favorite movie scene if you want. The main title of DVD movie will be selected by this 3D converter automatically.

Step 2: Output DVD to Cardboard supported 3D format

Tap on "Format" bar and find "3D Video", there are a lot of format options for you. Side-by-Side 3D MP4/MOV are the best choice for Google Cardboard and other VR headsets, such as VR Box, HTC Vive, PS VR, etc. Just choose the 3D format "MP4 Side-by-Side 3D Video (*.mp4)" or "MOV Side-by-Side 3D Video (*.mov)" as output video format. Then you are able to get immediate preview of 3D effect on preview window. Then click the "Browse" to choose the folder where you want to save your 3D movies in.

Tip: You can adjust target video settings and 3D effect. Click “Settings” which is next to “Format”, free change your target video size, bitrate, frame rate and 3D depth. If you want to get best video quality, pls switch them to “original”.

If you want to get better entertainment when watch DVD on Cardboard viewer, you can click "Edit" button on main UI to customize your videos for Cardboard viewer. You can crop the frame size, trim your favorite part form the DVD movie, add watermarks and subtitles, append artistic effects and more.

Step 3: Begin DVD to Cardboard 3D video Conversion

Exciting time is coming: Press "Convert" boldly to start the DVD to Cardboard playable video Conversion. This 3D converter will provide you a perfect 3D SBS MP4/MOV video after a few minutes. Then you can transfer the converted DVD to your iPhone or Android smartphone and watch DVD on Cardboard at will. Of course, you can also choose other VR headset for enjoyment.

You may also be interested in: Where to find 3D movies to watch?

Apart from DVD and Blu-ray you purchased, you may also be interested in finding other 3D contents to watch on your Google Cardboard. Here are some sources that can deliver 3D movies to your device, either through the mail or over the Interwebs. Here are your options:

1. 3D-BlurayRental.com

If there's a movie that's been released on 3D Blu-ray, 3D-BlurayRental.com will have it at once. This movies-by-mail service charges between $4.99 and $7.99 for most rentals, two-way postage included. After you receive your disc, you have seven days to watch the movie. If it's not postmarked by that seventh day, the service will charge an extra $2 per day until you send it back.

2. Comcast Xfinity 3D
If you're a Comcast HD subscriber and you have a current set-top box, check your on-demand options. For example, the "Captain America", "Hugo", "Happy Feet 2", and "Immortals", each one will cost you $6.99. (Comcast also offers a few channels that provide 24/7 3D content, including ESPN 3D.)

3. Sony PlayStation Network
The Sony PlayStation 3 might just be the ultimate 3D-TV companion. It's not only a 3D-capable Blu-ray player, but also a movie streamer that can pull content from both Sony's library (which includes a smattering of 3D movies and games) and Vudu (see below).

4. Vudu
This Wal-Mart-owned movie-streaming service has yet to really catch on against the likes of Amazon and Netflix, but it currently has one of the largest 3D-movie catalogs anywhere -- an impressive 50 titles at last count. Unfortunately, many of the titles are available only for purchase, with prices typically set at $21.99. And a lot of the best 3D flicks aren't there, including "Despicable Me" and "Hugo."

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