Retouching Published Panoramas with PanoCool AI

PanoCool Team

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Retouching Published Panoramas with PanoCool AI

A common challenge in virtual tour production is discovering a needed correction after a scene has already been published. Typically, this would require an offline edit and a manual re-upload, which can disrupt hotspot placements and scene settings.
PanoCool eliminates this friction with its integrated AI Retouch suite. This feature allows you to perform high-end image manipulation, including object removal and virtual staging, directly within the PanoCool interface. Changes are applied instantly to your live tour without requiring a file re-upload.

1. Launching the PanoCool Retouch

To modify an existing scene in your project:

  1. Click Scene Menu in the scene list.
  2. Select Retouch Pano.

The panorama will load into the PanoCool Retouch.

Open Scene menu and select Retouch pano

2. Seamless Object Removal

PanoCool’s AI is specifically tuned for 360° geometry, ensuring that when objects are removed, the background remains perspective-accurate.

  1. Select the AI Edit tool.
  2. Drag to select the unwanted element (such as a person, tripod, or clutter).
  3. In the AI prompt field, enter a simple instruction like: "Remove this person" or "Clean this area."
  4. Click Make it button. PanoCool will process the request and render a clean background in seconds.
select area you want to edit and write prompt

4. Finalizing and Live Syncing

The most powerful aspect of the PanoCool workflow is the instant update capability.

  1. Once satisfied with your edits, click Save at the top of the editor.
  2. PanoCool will automatically replace the source file in your tour’s cloud storage.
  3. Refresh your published tour link to see the updated version live.

Note: All existing hotspots, floor plan markers, and navigation links remain perfectly intact, as only the underlying image asset is updated.

Pro-Tips for PanoCool Power Users

  • Resolution Integrity: PanoCool preserves the high-resolution quality of your original upload during the AI generation process.
  • Prompting Tip: When adding people or furniture, mention the environment (e.g., "Add a modern chair that matches the office lighting") for the most realistic blending.

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