How to capture 360° images for ThingLink

Any camera that can create an equirectangular image with a 2:1 pixel aspect ratio and image resolution below 8192 x 4096 pixels can be used to take 360° images for ThingLink. If your camera produces images with other aspect ratios, you could alter them to meet the upload requirements.  Reference and try uploading the attachment in this article to see an example of a 360° image that is compatible with ThingLink. 

Here are some cameras tested by our team:

• Samsung Gear 360
• Insta 360 One X, Insta 360 One, Insta 360 Pro
• Xphase Pro X2
• RICOH Theta SC, S, V and Z1 models

Please note that 360° cameras might produce files that cannot be uploaded to ThingLink. In that case, you need to convert the photos to equirectangular JPEG images. Please see this article to learn how this can be achieved with Samsung and Insta360 apps.

Generally speaking, any camera that can export full 360 °images in equirectangular projection works with ThingLink.

Alternatively, you could use the Google StreetView app for iOS or Android to take 360° photos. While it does not provide the best image quality, it's free and easy to use. You can read a short guide on using StreetView for ThingLink here.

Please note that panoramas are not truly 360° images as they do not allow the user to look up and down. Thus, you will not be able to upload panoramas to ThingLink without editing the image.