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Panorama-to-World

Turn an existing 360° panorama into a fully navigable 3D world. Skips the image-to-panorama step, so generation is the fastest of the three creation modes.

How It Works​

  1. Drop a 360° equirectangular panorama into the create page (same upload zone as a regular image)
  2. SpAItial detects the 2:1 panorama aspect ratio and switches into panorama mode
  3. The image preview opens in a 360° viewer so you can look around before generating
  4. Click Create world from pano to start generation
  5. Explore and refine the result with the standard editing tools

Panorama Requirements​

Format​

  • Equirectangular projection with a 2:1 aspect ratio (e.g. 4096×2048, 6144×3072)
  • JPG, PNG, or WebP

Resolution​

  • Minimum width: 2048 pixels (auto-detection threshold)
  • Higher resolution produces sharper results

Size​

  • Maximum file size: 25 MB

If a 2:1 image is uploaded but you intended a flat image, use the Use as image link on the preview to override the auto-detection.

Capturing or Sourcing Panoramas​

Any source that produces a true equirectangular projection will work:

  • 360° cameras: Insta360, Ricoh Theta, GoPro Max, and similar
  • Phone panorama-stitching apps: Google Street View, Hugin, or any app that exports a full 360°×180° equirectangular image
  • 3D renders: Blender, Unreal, Unity panoramic exports
  • AI-generated panoramas: any model that outputs equirectangular 2:1 images

When to Use Panorama-to-World​

  • You already have a 360° capture of a real space (apartments, venues, retail, exhibits)
  • You want the fastest generation path — typically 4–6 minutes vs 6–8 minutes for text or image inputs
  • You want the generated world to closely match a specific real-world location rather than an AI-imagined interpretation

Limitations​

  • The image must be a true equirectangular 2:1 projection — partial or cylindrical panoramas won't be detected as a panorama
  • Stitching seams, lens distortion, or visible tripods in the source carry through into the world
  • Panorama inputs can be previewed in 360° but not prompt-refined before generation — prompt-based edits only apply once the world is created

Tips​

  • Capture from chest height in the center of the space for the most natural-feeling result
  • Keep the camera level — a tilted horizon will tilt the entire generated world
  • Avoid heavy foreground occlusions (a hand, a strap, a person right next to the camera)
  • Use the in-page 360° preview to spot stitching issues before spending a generation