X Series: FlowState Stabilization and Horizon Lock

X Series: FlowState Stabilization and Horizon Lock

Applicable Models: X2, X3, X4, X4 Air, X5, and X6

The Stabilization feature effectively reduces shakiness during video recording, resulting in smoother and more stable images. The Horizon Lock feature keeps the image level at all times, helping you easily enhance your shooting quality.

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How to enable FlowState Stabilization

• In-camera stabilization: FlowState Stabilization is enabled by default. The stabilization effect is visible in real-time during the shooting preview. This feature cannot be manually disabled.
• Post-production stabilization: Import your desired media into the Insta360 app or Insta360 Studio for post-production editing. You can choose to enable or disable FlowState Stabilization after export.

The compatibility of FlowState Stabilization for Flat / Single-Lens and 360 shooting modes across different camera models is shown in the table below:

Camera Model	In-camera Stabilization		Post-production Stabilization
	Applicable Flat / Single-Lens Shooting Modes	Applicable 360 Shooting Modes	Applicable Flat / Single-Lens Shooting Modes	Applicable 360 Shooting Modes
X6	Video, Loop Recording, PureVideo, and InstaFrame 2.0	Not Supported	FreeFrame Video and InstaFrame 2.0	All video modes
X4 Air	Video and Loop Recording	Not Supported	Me Mode	All video modes
X5 and X4	Video, Loop Recording, and Me Mode with specific settings (resolutions and frame rates of 2.7K@30fps or 1080p@30fps and below)	Not Supported	FreeFrame Video and Me Mode with specific settings (frame rates of 4K@24fps, 2.7K@50fps, 1080P@50fps and above)	All video modes
X3	All video modes *For in-camera stabilization, please set FOV to "Default FOV"; for post-production stabilization, please set FOV to "FOV+"
X2	Pro Video and TimeShift support FlowState Stabilization Video, Timelapse, and Slow Motion support Stabilization

Please note: FlowState Stabilization is only available for videos and not supported for photos.

How to enable or disable Horizon Lock (for X6, X5, X4, and X4 Air)

In the 360 Mode, Horizon Lock is enabled by default for all photo and video modes. You can enable or disable this feature in-camera or during post-production according to your needs as follows:

Method 1: Setting in the camera

Swipe up from the bottom of the camera screen to enter the shooting parameters page > Find and adjust the "Horizon Lock" toggle.

The following shooting modes support turning on/off "Horizon Lock" in the camera:

Camera Model	Modes Supporting In-camera "Horizon Lock" Toggle
X6	Flat Photo, Flat Video, Flat PureVideo, FreeFrame Video, and Flat Loop Recording
X5	FreeFrame Video and Single-Lens Photo
X4 Air and X4	FreeFrame Video

Please note: For X5, X4 Air, and X4, among all video modes, only the FreeFrame Video Mode provides an in-camera toggle for "Horizon Lock". In other video modes, the FlowState Stabilization and Horizon Lock features share the same toggle, "FlowState Stabilization", and cannot be controlled independently.

Method 2: Setting in Insta360 app

Open the Insta360 app > Tap "Album", select your desired media, and enter the playback page > tap "Settings" (Gear icon ⚙) in the top‑left corner > "Frame" > enable "FlowState Stabilization" .

Method 3: Setting in Insta360 Studio

Open Insta360 Studio > Import your desired media and enter the editing page > click "Stabilization Type" in the right-side menu bar > enable or disable "FlowState Stabilization" / "Automatic horizon leveling".

How to enable Tilt Recovery (for X6, X5, and X4 Air)

The Tilt Recovery feature is used to preserve the natural tilt effect from the shooting perspective. When enabled, it retains or recreates the dynamic angles inherent in motion, making the media feel more authentic for dynamic scenes like cycling or motorcycling.

How to enable: Import your desired media into Insta360 Studio and in the right-side menu bar > click "Stabilization Type" > enable "FlowState Stabilization" > check the "Tilt Recovery" box.

Please note: The Tilt Recovery feature can only be set in Insta360 Studio. To use it, please import your media into Insta360 Studio.

FAQ

1. Does the camera support stabilization during live streaming?

Yes, stabilization is supported during live streaming.

Please note: X6 does not currently support live streaming, nor can it connect to the Insta360 app for live streams.

2. Why does the image get cropped when using the camera's Horizon Lock feature or adjusting horizon leveling in post-production for the FreeFrame Video Mode?

This is normal. Horizon Lock works by rotating the frame to fix tilt. After rotation, the four corners of the image will extend beyond the original rectangular range. To keep the frame a complete rectangle for full display, the system automatically crops the parts outside the boundary, resulting in cropping at the image edges.

Please note: It is recommended to reserve some edge space during shooting to reduce the loss of important content when performing horizon leveling in post-production.

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Insta360 App: FlowState Stabilization