Immersive 360-footage development: Apple Vision Pro set to revolutionize Insta360 footage display
Strut your stuff in a whole new way with Insta360's action cams
Get ready to Step up your viewing game! Insta360, the mastermind behind some top-tier action cams, just dropped a bomb at Apple's WWDC 2025 conference. Two of their fan-favorite action cameras, the Insta360 X5 and the Ace Pro 2, will soon support native playback on the Apple Vision Pro, thanks to a new video profile in visionOS 26.
That's right — say goodbye to extra software and tricky conversions! Imagine re-living your jaw-dropping mountain rides, skydives (or even your homemade cooking videos) like you're back in the moment, with no fuss.
The new QuickTime format, Apple Projected Media Profile (APMP), designed for immersive content like 360-degree video and wide field-of-view footage, will make this dream a reality. This update promises to be a game-changer for content creators already on Insta360's bandwagon, and a promising sign for Apple Vision Pro as a go-to content consumption platform.
Max Richter, Insta360's VP of Marketing, had this to say, "Apple's support for native playback of 360-degree and wide field-of-view video on Apple Vision Pro is a game-changer. Soon, with visionOS 26, you'll be able to relive these awesome moments from Insta360 X5 and Ace Pro 2 like you're there all over again."
Want to dive deeper? Head over to Insta360 to check out their amazing action cams, or hop onto Apple to learn more about visionOS. Here's why this could be a game-changer:
- visionOS 26 expands support for 180-degree, 360-degree, and wide field-of-view immersive media content from leading manufacturers like Insta360, GoPro, and Canon[3]. This means seamless viewing of your immersive videos on Apple Vision Pro without the need for third-party apps or conversion.
- Advanced volumetric and immersive media APIs in visionOS 26 improve the realistic and fluid rendering of 360-degree footage in the Vision Pro's spatial environment, enhancing your viewing experience[5].
- Stereo camera access and region-specific video stabilization help ensure high-quality, stable playback of immersive video content from devices like the Insta360 X5 and Ace Pro 2[5].
- Additional support for spatial scenes using generative AI and computational depth transform regular photos and video frames into rich spatial experiences, complementing the immersive video playback features[3].
Stay tuned for more spatial video support, as Apple continues to push immersive media across its ecosystem!
With the latest update of visionOS 26, smartphones and other gadgets like the Insta360 X5 and Ace Pro 2 will offer an enhanced viewing experience on the Apple Vision Pro. This integration promises to bring 360-degree and wide field-of-view footage to life, making it possible to relive your moments as if you're there all over again.
