Insta360 App: Static and Live Snapshots
Insta360 App: Static and Live Snapshots
Applicable Models: ONE X, X2, X3, X4, X4 Air, X5, Ace, Ace Pro, Ace Pro 2, GO 3, GO 3S, and GO Ultra
The Snapshot feature allows you to extract highlights from your videos, saving them as static photos or generating live photos with sound. This makes it easy to quickly capture and share highlights from your videos.
How to capture snapshots
- Method 1: Open the Player page > select a clip, then tap the "Snapshot" icon on the left;
- If you select "Photos" or "360° Photo", a static photo will be saved.
- If you select "Live Snapshot", you can drag to adjust the clip segment to be selected and set the duration (default: 3 seconds) > tap "Save as Live Snapshot". The Live Photo will be saved to your phone's album automatically.
- Method 2: Open the "Edit" page > tap "Create a Video" > select a clip, then tap the "Snapshot" icon at the bottom;
- If you select "Photo" or "360° Photo", a static photo will be saved.
- If you select "Live Snapshot", you can drag to adjust the clip segment to be selected and set the duration (default: 3 seconds) > tap "Save as Live Snapshot". The Live Photo will be saved to your phone's album automatically.
Please note:
- If you cannot find the Snapshot feature following the above steps, we recommend you update the Insta360 app to the latest version and try again.
- You can preview the snapshots and add time watermarks and camera watermarks to the exported live photos.
- The default parameters when you save live snapshots are: 1080P (resolution), 25fps (frame rate), and the video's original bitrate.
FAQ
1. How can I improve the resolution of snapshots / live photos?
You may find the resolution is lower when the current preview mode is set to "Proxy Mode". To improve the resolution, tap the "Settings" icon in the top left corner of the Editor page > find "Preview mode" > select "Original Mode".
Please note: Live photos currently support a maximum resolution of 1080P.
2. Why is GPS data present in snapshots or live photos but absent from the exported video?
Snapshots / live photos are created by first capturing a frame from the source video, then retrieving and embedding the GPS data from that source video during the export process. However, when exporting a video from the Insta360 app, GPS data is not embedded.
3. Is there sound in the exported live photos?
If the original video has sound, the Live Photo will retain it. If the exported Live Photo has no sound, please check if the video itself has sound or if your phone is in the silent mode.
4. Does the Insta360 app support stitching live photos? Does it support triple-stitched live photo effects?
The Insta360 app currently does not support stitching live photos. We will forward your feedback to the product team and continue to optimize our products to provide you with an improved user experience. Thank you for your understanding and support!
