Insta360 App: Record

Insta360 App: Record

Applicable Models: ONE X, X2, X3, X4, X5, ONE R, and ONE RS

The Record feature allows you to edit 360 videos as easily as playing a game. By rotating your phone or using the on-screen joystick to control the viewing direction and adjusting the zoom level in real-time, you can directly generate flat videos suitable for sharing. Please note that this feature is not supported in Single-Lens Mode on 360 cameras.

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How to use the Record feature

• Method 1: Open the Player page in Album > tap "Record" (Supports recording multiple clips)

• Method 2: Open the Player page in Album > tap "Editor" > select "Record"

• Method 3: Open the "Edit" page > tap "Create a Video" > select your desired clip, and tap "360 Reframe" > tap "Record" (Supports recording multiple clips)

For a more intuitive operational demonstration, please refer to Tutorial for "Record".

Please note: The Insta360 app v2.4.0 or later supports recording multiple clips. Updating is recommended for the best experience.

FAQ

1. What are the requirements for using the Record feature?

• Only 360 videos shot in Video / Active HDR / Timelapse modes with X5, X4, X3, X2, or ONE X cameras are supported for this feature.
• Additionally, the Insta360 app version must be higher than v1.61.0.

Please note: Videos shot in Bullet Time / Loop Recording / TimeShift modes are not supported for the "Record" feature.

2. What is the maximum resolution for videos exported via the Record feature?

It supports up to 4K resolution, and you can customize parameters in the export panel.

3. Is there a time limit for the Record feature?

There is no time limit in Insta360 app v2.3.0 and later. Please update the Insta360 app to the latest version for this experience.

4. Can I record multiple clips?

Yes, in the Insta360 app v2.4.0 and later, you can record multiple clips via the Record feature, accessible from either the Player or Editor page. Please update the Insta360 app to the latest version for this experience.

5. What are the requirements for using Quick Export and Smoothing?

• Insta360 app v2.5.0 or later
• Videos must contain a LRV file (excluding 8K or cloud media)
• For iOS devices, an iPhone 8 or later model is required

Please note: After the recording is completed, if you select Custom Export, the Smoothing effect is applied by default to the final video, hence there is no separate Smoothing option on the page.

6. Which devices are compatible with the Record feature?

• iOS:
  • iPhone models with A11 chipset or later (iPhone 8 or later)
  • iPad models with M1 chipset
• Android:
  • Devices with Kirin 990 chipset or later (e.g., Huawei Mate 30 or later)
  • Devices with Snapdragon 855 chipset or later (e.g., Google Pixel 4 / Xiaomi Mi 9 or later)
  • Devices with Samsung Exynos 990 chipset or later (e.g., Samsung Galaxy S20 or later)

Please note: The Record feature will not be displayed on incompatible phones.

7. What new features have been added in version updates?

Version	New Features	Version Highlights
Insta360 app v2.1.0 and later	The Joystick feature is restored	-
Insta360 app v2.4.0 and later	Support recording multiple clips: Allows continuous recording of multiple video segments	Joystick and zoom controls are optimized for smoother operation
Insta360 app v2.5.0 and later	Smoothing: Automatically optimizes camera movement smoothness and reduces irregular perspective shifts Quick Export: Significantly reduces export time (supported on some models only)	Reduces irregular perspective shifts and enables faster exporting

Please note:

• The Smoothing feature is only supported when you access the Record feature from the Player page, not from the Quick Editing or Advanced Editing pages.
• Quick Export and Smoothing are not supported on some phone models.