GO Series: File Formats

Applicable Models: GO 3, GO 3S, and GO Ultra

Understanding photo and video formats helps you better choose settings based on your shooting needs, balancing image quality, post-production flexibility, and usability.

In-camera photo formats

Model	Photo Format	Format Description & Export Requirements
GO Ultra	PureShot + Raw (DNG)	A JPG photo processed by the in-camera PureShot algorithm and an original Raw photo are saved simultaneously.
GO Ultra	PureShot	A JPG photo processed by the in-camera PureShot algorithm is saved. This photo format features less noise and a brighter image.
GO 3S	JPG	A JPG photo is saved.
	JPG + Raw (DNG)	A JPG photo and an original Raw photo are saved.
	PureShot	An original JPG file is saved. To get a JPG photo processed by the PureShot algorithm (featuring less noise and a brighter image), you need to export it via the Insta360 app or Insta360 Studio.
GO 3	insp	An original insp file is saved. To export it as a JPG photo, you need to use the Insta360 app or Insta360 Studio.
	insp + Raw (DNG)	An original insp file and an original Raw file are saved simultaneously.
	PureShot	An original insp file and an original Raw file are saved simultaneously. To get a JPG photo processed by the PureShot algorithm (featuring less noise and a brighter image), you need to export it via the Insta360 app or Insta360 Studio.

In-camera video formats

Model

Video Mode

Video Format

Format Description & Export Requirements

GO Ultra

GO 3S

GO 3

All video recording modes

MP4

All video files are stored in MP4 format.

Video, FreeFrame Video, and Loop Recording

MP4 + LRV

The camera will generate one main MP4 video file, plus a low-resolution LRV file for preview.

Please note: LRV files are low-resolution video files generated in real time by the camera for playback and preview. LRV files are not created in the Photo Mode.

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