System and method for generating and regenerating 3d image files based on 2d image media standards

A method for generating and regenerating three-dimensional (3D) image files, based on two-dimensional (2D) image media standards, the method comprising the steps of:

• photographing an image of a left sight point respective to a subject so as to output first image data, and photographing an image of a right sight point respective to the subject so as to output second image data;
• performing a pre-process on the first image data and the second image data;
• storing the pre-processed first image data and pre-processed second image data;
• encoding the stored first image data and the stored second image data;
• and
• generating a 3D image file, which includes a data area having the encoded first image data and the encoded second image data, a header area including information of the first image data, and a metadata area including information of the second image data.