Applicable Models: X4 Air and X5
Tap the shooting mode icon in the bottom left corner of the camera screen, find "InstaFrame" in the mode selection page, and tap to enable it.
Please note: To use InstaFrame 2.0, please update your X5's firmware to v1.7.43 or later, and the Insta360 app to v2.14.0 or later.
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Feature Module |
Feature Introduction |
Operation Method |
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Shooting Page |
Tracking Box |
Detects and tracks human subjects in the frame:
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Accessory Support |
Supported devices: GPS Preview Remote, GPS Preview Remote (with Built-in Mic), Mini Remote, Ring Remote, and Free Framing Selfie Stick |
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360 Spin |
360° horizontal spin; single activation per use, with a duration of 8 seconds |
Activate by tapping the icon during shooting or via a remote. | |
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Barrel Roll |
360° vertical rotation; single activation per use, with a duration of 4 seconds |
Activate by tapping the icon during shooting or via a remote. | |
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Virtual Joystick Page |
Activates or exits the virtual joystick page. |
Call up by tapping the icon. | |
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Lens Switching |
Switches between front and rear lens perspectives. |
Switch by tapping the icon. | |
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Virtual Gimbal |
Accesses the Virtual Gimbal page. |
Access by tapping the icon. | |
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Virtual Joystick & Virtual Gimbal Page |
Virtual Joystick Page |
Activates or exits the Virtual Joystick page. |
Switch by tapping the icon. |
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Virtual Joystick |
Adjusts the camera angle. |
Operate by swiping the on-screen joystick. | |
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Virtual Gimbal |
3 modes are supported: Pitch Lock, Stabilized Tracking, and FPV. Pitch Lock: Ideal for fixed, stable shots (architecture, portraits, close-ups, etc.) Stabilized Tracking: Ideal for motion scenarios (travel vlogs, hiking, sunrise/sunset shooting, etc.) FPV Mode: Ideal for first-person extreme sports shooting (cycling, skateboarding, surfing, etc.) |
Access the Virtual Gimbal page by tapping the icon. | |
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Shooting Mode Switching |
Returns to the Shooting Page. |
Switch by tapping the icon. | |
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Virtual Gimbal Mode Switching |
Switches between Pitch Lock, Stabilized Tracking and FPV Modes. Pitch Lock: Locks both pitch and horizontal axes for frame-like screen stability; allows for free shooting without posture restrictions, maintaining a steady, consistent view regardless of hand jolts. Stabilized Tracking: Enables horizontal correction and disables pitch lock for stable media with flexible vertical angle adjustment; powerful horizontal correction offsets tilts and jitters for smooth media even while walking, climbing or in bumpy environments. FPV Mode: Eliminates all limits on stabilization with the lens moved in sync with the camera body; captures immersive first-person views for heightened sense of presence and speed. |
Switch by tapping the icon. | |
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Distortion Correction |
MegaView is required to be selected.
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Activate/Disable by tapping the icon. | |
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Shooting Parameters Page |
360 Video Backup |
Enabled: Saves both 360 and flat videos simultaneously. Disabled: Saves flat videos only. |
Switch by tapping the option. |
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AdaptiveTone |
Automatically optimizes screen brightness and color for improved image quality in high-contrast lighting conditions (overexposure, extreme brightness, etc.). |
Enabled by default AdaptiveTone is enabled by default for flat videos (cannot be manually disabled) when "360 Video Backup" is turned off. | |
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Low Light Enhancement |
Optimizes algorithms for low-light environments to capture more details. |
Enabled by default Swipe left to access the Exposure Settings page to enable/disable this feature. |
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Page |
Feature Module |
Feature Introduction |
Operation Method |
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Shooting Page |
Selfie View |
Automatically recognizes and tracks the person holding the selfie stick (or the person who occupies the largest area in the frame if no stick is held). A green tracking box appears upon activation, indicating active tracking. |
Tap "Selfie View" (This uses automatic recognition by our algorithm, and manual selection is not available.) |
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Fixed Perspective |
Offers a variety of fixed perspective options; FOV can be adjusted after entering the page. |
Tap the icon to enter the page. | |
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360 Spin |
360° horizontal rotation; single activation per use, with a duration of 8 seconds |
Activate by tapping the icon during shooting or via a remote. | |
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Barrel Roll |
360° vertical rotation; single activation per use, with a duration of 4 seconds |
Activate by tapping the icon during shooting or via a remote. | |
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Remote-Triggered Movement |
Supported devices: GPS Preview Remote and Mini Remote |
Trigger conditions vary by the remote model. For specific details, refer to the Accessory Support instructions in the top left corner of the camera's shooting preview page. | |
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Perspective Composition |
FOV Switching |
Supported FOV modes: MegaView, Linear, and Narrow Switch FOV modes to achieve different zoom effects. |
After selecting "Selfie View" or "Fixed Perspective", enter the Perspective Composition page > swipe the icon to adjust. |
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Distortion Correction |
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After selecting "Selfie View" or "Fixed Perspective", enter the Perspective Composition page > swipe the icon to select "MegaView" > tap the icon to activate. | |
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Reset |
Recommended to be disabled when "Selfie View" is activated or shooting close-ups to avoid unnatural portrait effects caused by distortion correction. |
Tap "Selfie View" > "Perspective Composition" > manually adjust the perspective by swiping the screen, then tap "Reset" to revert to the default perspective. | |
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Horizon Lock |
With Horizon Lock on, the image stays perfectly level even if the camera tilts, keeping your video composition clean and consistent. |
Tap the "Fixed Perspective" icon to enter the Perspective Composition page > tap the "Horizon Lock" icon on the left to enable or disable the feature. (Only available in the Fixed Perspective Mode; currently not supported in the Selfie View Mode) | |
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Fixed Perspective Options |
Rear View, Front View, Top View, Bottom View, and Custom View |
Tap the icons of different views to enable. |
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Feature |
InstaFrame 1.0 |
InstaFrame 2.0 |
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Image Quality Upgrade |
5.7K+@30fps (360 video) 1080p@30fps (flat video) |
5.7K+@30fps (360 video) 1080p@30fps (flat video, with 360 Video Backup enabled) 4K@30fps (flat video, with 360 Video Backup disabled) |
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Export Flat Video Only (when 360 Video Backup is enabled) |
Not supported |
Supported |
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Self-Tracking |
Supported |
Supported |
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Tracking Others |
Not supported |
Supported |
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Low Light Enhancement |
Supported |
Supported Enhanced effect compared with InstaFrame 1.0 |
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Virtual Joystick |
Not supported |
Supported |
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AdaptiveTone |
Not supported |
Supported Only available when "360 Video Backup" is disabled |
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Pitch Lock |
Not supported |
Supported |
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Stabilized Tracking |
Not supported Stabilized Tracking effect achievable by enabling "Horizon Lock" |
Supported |
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FPV Mode |
Not supported |
Supported |
InstaFrame 1.0: It outputs one 360 video in INSV format and one directly output 1080p flat MP4 video (fixed perspective).
InstaFrame 2.0 (X5 only):
InstaFrame 1.0 includes two modes with distinct tracking logics, which you can select based on your shooting needs:
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Mode |
Presence of Selfie Stick |
Tracking Logic |
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Selfie View |
Yes |
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No |
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Fixed Perspective |
Not applicable |
This mode does not involve automatic human tracking and shoots only with preset fixed perspectives. It is an upgraded version of the Single-Lens Me Mode. |
Please note: The minimum tracking distance for InstaFrame 1.0 is 19.68in (50cm). Tracking may fail if the subject is too close to the camera.
Currently, simultaneous use of Virtual Joystick and Subject Tracking is not supported. Please ensure that Tracking is disabled (i.e., no green tracking box appears on the screen), and the Virtual Joystick will then work normally.
Digital zoom is used, which is achieved by adjusting the FOV (Field of View).
X4: The InstaFrame Mode is enabled via the hardware upgrade of X5, so X4 does not support the InstaFrame Mode (including InstaFrame 1.0 and InstaFrame 2.0) at this time.
X4 Air: Only InstaFrame 1.0 is supported; InstaFrame 2.0 is not available at this time.
InstaFrame 1.0: Not currently. It only exports 1080p videos. If you need to export a 4K flat video, it is recommended to switch to the Single-Lens Video Mode and select 4K for shooting.
InstaFrame 2.0: Exporting 4K flat videos is supported.
This prompt indicates the device is attempting to recognize a subject but tracking is unavailable at the moment. We recommend that you:
Adjusting the movement speed is not supported in this mode at this time. We will continuously optimize our products to provide you with a better user experience. Thank you for your understanding and support!