Insta360 just turned its action cameras into free 3D scanners —here's how
Insta360 has launched Spatial Capture, a free feature that uses 3D Gaussian Splatting to turn short 360 videos into explorable 3D models of indoor spaces.
Insta360 has introduced a new beta feature called Spatial Capture that transforms 360 videos into detailed 3D models of real spaces. This free service is available for the Insta360 X6 camera and select older models like the X4 Air and X5. The feature uses 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) to analyze the video footage, reconstruct the environment using millions of tiny, semi-transparent blobs, and create a photorealistic 3D scene.
Users can access four free renders per month with Spatial Capture. The technique relies on the 360 camera to record the space from all angles, minimizing blind spots in the software. While Splatica, another 3D scanning service, offers higher-quality results and is better suited for professionals, Spatial Capture is designed for casual users.
The process involves recording a video up to two minutes long, processing it in the cloud, and then exploring or sharing the scene via a link.
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