Insta360 App: Sharing Media to Google Maps

Insta360 App: Sharing Media to Google Maps

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

You can share 360° media captured with your camera to Google Maps. This article provides an overview, step-by-step instructions, and some FAQ answers for the feature to help you easily synchronize your media.

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Description

You can export 360° media shot with your Insta360 camera via the Insta360 app and share it to Google Maps. After passing review, the media will be visible on Google Maps.

Please note: This feature is not supported in the Single-Lens mode on 360 cameras.

How to share 360° media to Google Maps

1. Open the Insta360 app, navigate to the Album page, select the 360° media you want to share, and tap "Export to Phone".

• For videos: Select "360° Video" and set the resolution of exported videos to 4K.

• For photos: Select "360° photo".

2. After the export is completed, locate the exported media in your phone's system album. Tap the "Share" button and select "Google Maps".

1. Follow the prompts within the Google Maps app to complete the upload.

FAQ

1. Does the Insta360 app support creating content for Google Maps? How is this achieved?

Yes. 360° media containing GPS data can be exported via the Insta360 app, shared, and uploaded to Google Maps. After passing the review by Google, your shared media will be visible within the Google Maps app.

2. Which types of media are supported for upload to Google Maps?

The media must meet all of the following conditions:

Condition	Requirement	Additional Description
Camera Model	X5, X4 Air, X4, X3, and X2	Other models are currently not supported.
Export Settings	Video: Select "Save 360° Video" and export media at 4K resolution. Photo: Select "Save 360° Photo" and export media.	Exporting in a non-360° format will prevent upload.
GPS Data	The original media must contain GPS data, and the clips with GPS data must account for at least 80% of the total duration.	This can be acquired via a GPS Preview Remote or by turning on the GPS switch on the Insta360 app's Shooting page and keeping the app active in the foreground (screen on / unlocked).
Software Environment	The Insta360 app must be up-to-date, and Google Maps must be installed on the phone.	-

Please note: The GPS data recorded by the GPS Activity Stats on the "Me" page in the Insta360 app is stored locally on the phone. It is only used for adding stats, cannot be written into the original media file, and therefore cannot be uploaded to Google Maps.

3. Can 8K timelapse videos be uploaded directly to Google Maps from the Insta360 app?

No. Timelapse videos are currently not supported for upload to Google Maps. Uploading such videos can interfere with GPS recording intervals and negatively impact the final image quality after upload.

4. How to upload to media without GPS data to Google Street View?

You can upload both the 360 media and GPX files exported from a third-party GPS device simultaneously through the Google Street View web interface.