Insta360 X6 turns 360 video into explorable 3D scenes

Spatial Capture will roll out in the United States on September 28, with support also extending to Insta360 X5 and X4 Air. Users can generate up to four 3DGS scenes for free each month. 

Over the weekend, during the opening of its first North American flagship store in Times Square, Insta360 unveiled Spatial Capture for Insta360 X6, a new feature that transforms 360 video into immersive, explorable 3D scenes. 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) uses images or video to recreate real-world spaces as 3D scenes. Until now, getting high-quality results has often meant capturing a space from multiple angles, then using specialized software to process the footage. 

According to Insta360, “Spatial Capture makes this much simpler. X6 captures every direction at once, so users can move through a space without having to repeatedly point the camera at different areas or worry about missing important angles. Insta360’s integrated workflow then turns the footage into an explorable 3D scene.” 

 Unlike a photo or traditional video, the finished scene can be explored freely from different positions and perspectives, offering a new way to capture and revisit real-world places. One good example of what’s possible to achieve is shared online by Hugh Hou, an award-winning filmmaker. On his YouTube  channel you’ll find more information about Spatial Capture as well as examples of what is possible to achieve with the Insta360 X6. 

With Spatial Capture, Insta360 is bringing 3DGS beyond traditional professional and commercial applications and into personal memories and everyday creativity. That opens up a new way to preserve meaningful places, from a childhood home before moving away to a memorable travel destination, an artist’s studio or a temporary exhibition. Creators can use it to tell stories in 3D, while artists and small businesses can capture studios, exhibitions, stores and venues without specialized capture equipment or complex workflows.

“Spatial creation should not be limited to people with specialized equipment or expertise,” said Max Richter, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder of Insta360. “By combining the ability of a 360 camera to capture everything around it with a simpler 3DGS workflow, X6 makes it easier for anyone to capture not just a moment, but an entire place they can explore again.” 

How Spatial Capture works

Users simply record a 360 video of the space they want to capture with X6. Spatial Capture supports videos up to two minutes long; longer recordings can be trimmed before processing. In the Insta360 app, users select their footage on the Spatial Capture page, then tap “Generate.” Processing takes place in the cloud and typically takes about one to two hours. Users can close the app while they wait and will receive a notification when the scene is ready. 

The finished scene can be explored using touch controls, a virtual joystick or the device’s gyroscope. Users can also add effects and create custom camera paths, then export the result as a video or share an interactive link that lets others explore the scene without downloading an app or file. 

Spatial Capture rolls out in the United States on September 28, 2026, with support for Insta360 X6, X5 and X4 Air. Users can generate up to four 3DGS scenes for free each month. 

Visitors can try Spatial Capture on X6 at Insta360’s first North American flagship store, now open at 1515 Broadway in Times Square, New York City.