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Examples & Resources

360-degree experiences allow the user to become immersed in the environments that you choose to create. In this article, we provide a collection of inspiring immersive 360-degree projects, along with a variety of helpful 360-degree resources to help you get started.

The below table presents different potential use cases for immersive 360-degree experiences. Use these as an idea to get started, or adapt as you see fit for your bespoke use-case.

Inspiration projectDescription
Interactive tourCreate a virtual tour by linking multiple 360-degree scenes via hotspots.
Educational contentUse 360-degree environments to create immersive educational experiences, and embed informational text as well as other multimedia to enhance learning.
Marketing campaignsDevelop interactive and engaging marketing content by embedding product information within a 360-degree environment relevant to the product.
Safety trainingEducate users on how to handle certain emergencies or perform safety checks in dangerous environments or showcase safety protocols in the workplace.

Here is a curated list of websites to source 360-degree content.

For best results, 360-degree backgrounds should be an equirectangular image or video. ‘Equirectangular’ represents a spherical surface in a flat, rectangular format (for example, a panoramic photo).

360 ResourceDescription
Mobile deviceSome modern mobile devices allow you to choose a 360-degree or ‘Photosphere’ mode within the default camera app. If not, you can find many equivalent apps in a device’s relevant app store.
UnsplashPopular free stock photography website where users can download images for personal and commercial use.
ShutterstockRoyalty-free stock photos, vectors, illustrations, and video clips for licensing by businesses and individuals.
360 CitiesExtensive collection of high-quality 360-degree panoramic images from locations around the world, available to licence.
Skybox AIGenerate your own 360 backgrounds with the power of AI.