Insta360 App: HDR (formerly Dolby Vision)

Insta360 App: HDR (formerly Dolby Vision)

Applicable Models:  X6, Luna Ultra, ONE X, X2, X3, X4, X4 Air, X5, Ace, Ace Pro, Ace Pro 2, GO 3, GO 3S, GO Ultra, ONE R, and ONE RS

Enabling the HDR (formerly Dolby Vision) feature in the Insta360 app allows videos captured by the camera to display more vibrant colors and clearer details, delivering an enhanced viewing experience. This article provides instructions on how to use this feature and compatible devices and answers frequently asked questions to help you quickly get started with the feature.

---

How to enable/disable HDR (formerly Dolby Vision)

If you are using the Insta360 app v2.26.1 or later

You can enable the HDR feature by following these steps:

• Method 1: Open the Insta360 app > tap "Album" > tap a media file to play it > find the "HDR" toggle in the upper left corner and tap to enable it.

• Method 2: Open the Insta360 app > tap "Edit" > "Create a Video" > select your media and tap "Next" > tap "HDR".

If you are using the Insta360 app between v2.0.0 and v2.26.1

You can enable the "Dolby Vision" feature by following these steps:

• Method 1: Open the Insta360 app > tap "Album" > tap a media file to play it > find the "Dolby Vision" toggle in the upper left corner and tap to enable it.

• Method 2: Open the Insta360 app > tap "Edit" > "Auto Edit" > select your media > tap "Edit Clip" > "Go to more edits" > "Dolby Vision".

Please note:

• In the Insta360 app v2.26.1 and later, the feature "Dolby Vision" has been renamed to "HDR", while the functionality remains the same.
• Currently, HDR/Dolby Vision video export is only supported on iOS devices. Android systems do not yet support this feature.
• If the playback page or Advanced Editing page in the Insta360 app contains only media shot with Luna Ultra, the "HDR" toggle will not be displayed. HDR/Dolby Vision effects cannot be previewed within the Insta360 app.

FAQ

1. Which phones/tablets support exporting HDR (formerly Dolby Vision) videos with the Insta360 app?

Supported phone models: iPhone 12 and later models (requires an update to iOS 14.0 or later) support exporting HDR (formerly Dolby Vision) videos; Android devices do not currently support this feature.

Supported iPad models:

• iPad Pro: 12.9-inch (5th, 6th, and 7th Gen) and 11-inch (3rd, 4th, and 5th Gen).
• iPad Air: 5th and 6th Gen.
• iPad: 9th and 10th Gen.

2. Does the Insta360 app support exporting H.265 format videos? How to export videos in this format?

Yes. If you are using an iOS device, you can enable the HDR (formerly Dolby Vision) feature in the editing options on the media editing page of the Insta360 app. Once this feature is enabled, exported videos will be saved in H.265 format by default.

Please note: Android devices do not currently support exporting videos in this format.

3. Can media shot in H.264 format be exported as H.265 in the Insta360 app?

Yes.

4. Why can't I see the HDR (formerly Dolby Vision) toggle for media shot with Luna Ultra in the Insta360 app?

When shooting with Luna Ultra, you can swipe left from the right edge of the camera screen to enter the Pro Mode and set the color mode to "Dolby Vision". The captured video will already have the effect applied. Therefore, there is no need to manually enable the feature in the Insta360 app, and the corresponding toggle is not displayed on the page.

5. How can I export Luna Ultra media with HDR (formerly Dolby Vision) effects via the Insta360 app? Why does the exported media lose the HDR (formerly Dolby Vision) effect?

Currently, there are only two ways to retain the HDR (formerly Dolby Vision) effect when exporting Luna Ultra media through the Insta360 app:

• Method 1: Download the original media directly.
• Method 2: Export without editing. On the playback page, do not make any edits and do not add watermarks, then export the media directly (the export panel will show a prompt: "The watermark is off by default for unedited videos").

Please note: If the HDR (formerly Dolby Vision) effect disappears after export, it is usually because a watermark was added during export. Please turn off the watermark and export again.