The Generate 3D Model feature uses advanced spatial AI to reconstruct the geometry of a scene from a single image. Whether you are using a standard 2D photo or a 360° equirectangular panorama, PanoCool creates a digital twin that allows for "walkthrough" navigation.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Upload Your Media

• Navigate to the PanoCool Retouch editor at pano.cool/pano-editor.
• Drag and drop your image file (JPG or PNG) into the upload area.
• You can use 1 single panorama or up to 4 normal photos.
• Note: High-resolution images with clear architectural lines (floors, walls, ceilings) yield the most accurate 3D reconstructions.

2. Initiate 3D Generation

• Open the Menu in the top toolbar.
• Select Generate 3D Model.
• A preview window will appear. You can explore example models here to see the expected output for both 2D and 360° sources.
• Click the Generate button.

3. Confirm AI Edits

• The system will display the number of AI Edits (credits) required for the generation.
• Confirm by clicking Generate again.
• Processing Time: * 360° Photos: ~2–3 minutes.
  • Standard 2D Photos: ~3–5 minutes.
  • You may continue working in other tabs; the process runs in the cloud.

4. Exploring the 3D Scene

Once processing is complete, the viewer will switch to the 3D Scene Mode.

• Keyboard Controls: Use WASD or Arrow Keys to move forward, backward, left, and right.
• Mouse Controls: Click and drag to rotate your view and look around the environment.

5. Exporting and Sharing

You have two primary options for your generated scene:

• Download: Save the 3D model file for use in external 3D software.
• Upload to Cloud: Click the Upload button to send the scene directly to the PanoCool Virtual Tour Studio.

Managing Your Uploads

In the Virtual Tour Studio, look for the Green Cloud Icon on your project thumbnail.

• Green Icon: The 3D scene is successfully synced to the cloud and is ready for sharing via URL or embed code.
• Grey Icon: The scene is still syncing or is stored locally.

Need Help?
Join our PanoCool Community to share your scenes and get tips from other immersive photographers!

The Manage Access feature on PanoCool is designed to simplify your workflow. Whether you are collaborating with a co-editor, sharing a draft for client feedback, or handing over a completed virtual tour, you can control exactly who has access to your work without sharing account credentials.

1. Collaboration Roles

PanoCool allows you to invite team members or clients to access your virtual tours with specific roles. Only the Project Owner can send invitations or manage access.

• Editor: Can edit project.
• Viewer: Has read-only access to view the project configuration but cannot make any changes.

Plan Requirements

• To invite collaborators (Editors or Viewers), the Project Owner must be on the Super Cool plan.

2. Inviting a Collaborator

1. Open your project and look for the Manage Access button.
2. Enter the email address of the person you want to invite.
3. Select their role (Editor or Viewer).
4. Click Send Invitation.

Invitation System:

• Invitees will receive an email with a link to accept or decline the invitation.
• New Users: If the invitee does not have a PanoCool account, the project will be automatically linked to their new account once they register using that email address.
• Limits: Each project can have a maximum of 10 collaborators (this includes both active members and pending invitations).

3. Transferring Project Ownership

When you need to hand over a project permanently—such as delivering a final tour to a client—you can use the Transfer Ownership feature.

How it Works:

• Once you initiate a transfer, the invitee receives a notification to accept ownership.
• Role Change: After the invitee accepts, you will automatically be moved to an Editor role, and the recipient becomes the new Project Owner.
• Restrictions: You can only have one pending transfer invitation per project at a time.

Plan Requirements

• Both the Sender and the Receiver must be on the Super Cool plan to successfully complete a Project Transfer.

4. Managing Shared Projects

If a project has been shared with you, it will appear in your project list with a Shared Badge. This badge indicates your role (Editor or Viewer) and displays the name of the Project Owner.

• Non-owners: If you are not the owner, you will see a read-only notice in the Manage Access menu.
• Revoking Access: As the owner, you can remove collaborators or cancel pending invitations at any time from the dashboard.

Pro Tip: Need to hand over a project to a client? Ensure they have upgraded to the Super Cool plan first so they can accept the transfer!

The Little Planet Intro is a cinematic entry animation that starts with your 360° panorama wrapped into a spherical "miniature world" before smoothly zooming into the standard immersive view. This effect is a powerful way to capture attention and provide a professional "opening act" for your virtual tours.

Overview

When a viewer opens your tour link, the camera begins at a high-altitude, wide-angle "fisheye" perspective. Over a set number of seconds, the view transitions into the starting position you’ve defined in the editor.

Step-by-Step Configuration

1. Upload Your 360° Content

• Go to https://pano.cool
• Log in to your PanoCool Dashboard.
• Click the Create button.

Drag and drop your panorama into the upload zone.

Note: For the best results with aerial "Little Planet" views, use Sphere Photo mode if you are capturing content with a DJI drone.

2. Access the Add-ons Menu

Once your panorama is processed and open in the Editor:

• Locate the Add-ons tab on the left-hand navigation panel.
• Scroll to find the Little Planet Intro module.

3. Enable and Customize

• Toggle Switch: Click the toggle to Enable the effect.
• Duration: Use the slider or input field to set the transition time (in milliseconds or seconds).
  • Short Duration: Quick, high-energy transition.
  • Long Duration: Slower, more cinematic "fly-in" feel.
• Save: Ensure you save your changes in the Editor.

4. Preview Your Work

To see the effect as your audience will see it:

• Click the Share button to get your public view link.
• Open the link in a new tab.
• Pro Tip: If you make adjustments to the duration, simply refresh the view link page to see the updated animation timing.

Youtube tutorial video:

Need More Help?

Join our PanoCool Community Facebook Group to share your tours and get tips from other professional photographers and creators.

The Batch Process feature in PanoCool Retouch is designed for 360 photographers and virtual tour creators who need to apply consistent branding or nadir patches to large sets of equirectangular images. This automated workflow eliminates the need for manual editing in third-party software, significantly reducing post-production time.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Access the Batch Menu

Launch PanoCool Retouch and navigate to the top navigation bar. Select the Batch Process menu option. This will open a dedicated workspace optimized for high-volume editing.

2. Import Photos

You can import your files in two ways:

• Drag & Drop: Select multiple files from your computer and drop them directly into the upload zone.
• File Browser: Click the upload area to manually browse and select your 360° images.

3. Select Processing Mode

Once your photos are loaded, choose the workflow that best fits your project:

4. Adjustments (Optional)

If using the One-by-One mode, you can use the on-screen sliders to:

• Scale the logo size.
• Adjust vertical/horizontal positioning.
• Modify transparency/opacity.

5. Export Results

After reviewing your images, click the Export as Zip file button.

• The system will compile all processed images into a single compressed folder.
• This ensures your file names remain organized and your browser doesn't trigger multiple individual download prompts.

Next Steps: Go Live with Your Tours

Once you have batch-processed your photos and added your branding, it’s time to show them to the world!
Don't let your edited photos sit on your hard drive. You can instantly upload and share your 360 photos with PanoCool Virtual Tour Studio. Simply upload your newly branded images to create an immersive, interactive experience that you can share via a single link or embed directly into your website.

Try PanoCool Retouch for free now!: https://pano.cool/pano-editor

In the world of 360° photography, context is everything. When a viewer is exploring a large property or a complex venue, they need to know exactly where they are and which direction they are facing.

Today, we’re excited to walk you through one of our most powerful navigation features: the PanoCool Map Box. With live directional radar and fully customizable markers, this tool is a game-changer for professional real estate projects.

Why Use a Map Box?

A Map Box isn't just a UI element; it’s a navigation hub. In PanoCool, your viewers can:

• Track Their Location: See the current panorama’s position in real-time.
• Understand Orientation: A built-in directional radar indicates exactly which way the viewer is looking.
• Teleport Instantly: Click any marker on the map to jump directly to that panorama.
• Customize the View: Users can resize the map or drag it to any position on the screen to keep the view clear.

Step-by-Step: Setting Up Your Map

Setting up your map in PanoCool is designed to be as automated as possible. Here is how to do it:

1. Enable the Map Box Action

From the Theme tab, click "Add a new menu." In the action section, select "Open a Map Box." This creates the trigger for your viewers to toggle the map overlay.

2. Auto-Generate Your Markers

Open the Map Box setup and click "Auto Generate."
Pro Tip: This button uses the GPS data embedded in your photos. If your camera didn't record location data, don't worry! You can manually set the coordinates by going to the Scenes tab > Settings > Location for each panorama.

3. Customize colors & size for markers

Once your markers appear, you have full control. You can see a complete list of all markers, allowing you to:

• Change Colors and Sizes to match your project's branding.
• Remove Specific Markers to keep the map clean and focused.
• Enable the Radar Icon to provide that essential "sense of direction" for your viewers.

The Real Estate Advantage

For real estate professionals, the combination of a floor plan and a directional radar is essential. It allows potential buyers to understand the flow of a home—knowing, for example, that they are currently in the kitchen looking toward the backyard. This level of immersion builds trust and helps close deals faster.

Try PanoCool Virtual Tour Studio at: https://pano.cool

Editing 360° photos has traditionally been a technical headache, often requiring specialized software to handle spherical distortion. PanoCool Retouch changes the game by bringing the power of latest AI engines directly to your panoramic workflow. Whether you’re removing an unsightly tripod, virtually staging a real estate listing, or dragging and dropping reference images to perfect your aesthetic, this guide will show you how to master "select-and-prompt" editing for seamless, immersive results.

Prompt in Your Native Tongue

PanoCool AI speaks your language, literally. With support for over 100 languages, you can describe your vision and execute complex edits in your native tongue. Whether you’re prompting in English, Spanish, or Japanese, the AI translates your intent into seamless results.

Object Removal (Tripods/People)

Formula: [Action Verb] + [Target Object] + [Background Context]

• Example: "Remove the tripod and fill the space with a seamless concrete floor texture."

Virtual Staging (Adding Furniture)

Formula: [Action Verb] + [Subject] + [Style/Material] + [Lighting Match]

• Example: "Add a mid-century modern sofa in gray fabric, ensuring it casts a soft shadow on the right to match the window light."

Text/Logo Integration

The guide has specific rules for typography:

• Use Quotes: Always put text in quotes (e.g., "Add a sign saying 'RESTROOMS'").
• Describe the Font: Specify style and color (e.g., "bold, white, sans-serif font").

Brand Integration

Formula: [Reference Logo] + [Surface Instructions] + [Material]
Example: (Drag brand logo) + "Place this logo on the selected wall as a 3D neon sign with a soft glow."

Using Reference Images (Image Prompting)

When you drag a reference image into the PanoCool prompt box along with your text, the AI uses Style Transfer and Compositional Mapping. Use these tips to ensure the new object blends perfectly:

• Subject Matching: If you want a specific piece of furniture, drag a photo of it and use the text: "Place this [Subject] in the selected area."
• Visual Weights: The AI prioritizes the image for shape and the text for context.
  • Example: Drag a photo of a modern lamp + text: "Change this to a blue ceramic version."

Try PanoCool Retouch at: https://pano.cool/pano-editor

The Comparisons feature in PanoCool Virtual Tour Studio is a powerful tool designed to showcase transformation and environmental changes within a single space. By linking two or more scenes, you can provide your audience with an interactive "Time Travel" or "Renovation" experience.

Use Cases

This feature is perfect for several scenarios:

• Before / After: Show off a stunning home renovation or staging project.
• Day / Night: Demonstrate how a property's ambiance changes after sunset.
• Seasonality: Compare a landscape in full summer bloom versus a winter snowfall.
• Day to Dusk: Highlight the "Golden Hour" lighting transitions.

Step-by-Step Configuration

Follow these steps to set up a comparison effect in your tour:

1. Initiate the Feature

Locate the Scene List in your editor. Find the specific scene you want to use as your base, click the Three-dot icon on that scene item, and select Make Comparisons.

2. Select Comparison Scenes

A selection window will appear. Choose the other scenes from your project that you wish to compare with your current base scene. You can select up to 10 scenes to compare.

3. Align Headings (Visual Matching)

For the comparison to feel seamless, the camera orientation needs to match perfectly. If the scenes were captured at slightly different angles:

• Click Align Heading located below each scene thumbnail.
• An overlay thumbnail will appear. Drag the overlay until the features of the second scene perfectly align with the first.
• This ensures that when the user toggles the effect, the furniture or walls don't "jump" positions.

4. Choose Your Transition Style

Decide how you want the scenes to swap. PanoCool offers two distinct visual styles:

• Fade: A smooth, ethereal transition where one scene dissolves into the next. Best for Day/Night effects.
• Left to Right (Slider): A "wipe" effect that allows users to drag a divider across the screen. Ideal for Before/After renovations.

5. Set Button Visibility

Finally, determine where the switching toggle should appear:

• Current Scene Only: The button only appears on your primary base scene.
• All Scenes: The button remains visible regardless of which comparison scene the user is currently viewing, allowing them to toggle back and forth indefinitely.

Demo tour: https://pano.cool/p/01KJSFKVMMMNZFF5TK282HV2VD?s=HkzKGO

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.

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.

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.

Spatial context is the secret sauce of a truly immersive virtual tour. It’s the difference between "looking at a room" and "understanding a home." Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Floor Plan feature on PanoCool, designed to give your viewers a bird’s-eye view of every space.

Whether you are a real estate agent, a gallery owner, or a commercial photographer, this update provides the professional edge your tours have been waiting for.

Features

We didn’t just add a map; we built a fully customizable navigation suite that works for projects of any scale.

• Multi-Floor Support: Gone are the days of trying to squeeze a three-story mansion into one image. You can now upload separate floor plans for every level of your property, allowing users to toggle between floors seamlessly.
• Fully Customizable Hotspots: Branding matters. You can now drop navigation hotspots onto your floor plan and customize their size and color to match your tour’s aesthetic perfectly.
• Interactive Radar Direction: To keep viewers from getting "lost" in a 360° environment, our live radar tracks their field of vision. As they turn in the virtual tour, the radar on the floor plan turns with them, showing exactly which direction they are facing.
• Universal Compatibility: No matter which PanoCool theme you’ve chosen for your project, the Floor Plan feature is ready to go. It integrates beautifully across our entire library without any extra coding required.

Why Use a Floor Plan?

A floor plan does more than just look professional—it increases user engagement. By providing a clear layout, viewers spend more time exploring because they understand the flow of the building. It turns a series of disconnected photos into a cohesive, walkable experience.

🛠️ Step-by-Step: Adding a Floor Plan to Your PanoCool Tour

Ready to level up? Follow these simple steps to integrate a professional floor plan into your next project:

1. Create a new menu

Navigate to Theme tab, add a new menu by clicking plus button (+):

2. Add "Floor plan" action for the menu

3. Upload Your Plan

3. Add hotspot to floor plan

Click "Add hotspot" button to add a new hotspot to floor plan. Then drag the hotspot to make it to the right position on the floor plan.

4. Add connection, customize hotspot

Once your hotspots are placed, toggle on the Radar Direction. This creates a visual "beam" that follows the user's field of view. To calibrate, simply rotate the radar icon on the map until it matches the starting view of your panorama.

You can also add a linked scene to the hotspot, so when you click on the hotspot, it will open the scene.

Hotspots are customizable colors, size,...etc

5. Save

Once you’re happy with the layout, hit Save and share your interactive masterpiece!

Ready to give your tours a sense of direction?
Log in to PanoCool and try it out!

Creating immersive virtual experiences just got significantly faster and more intuitive with Street View Style Arrows feature of PanoCool Virtual Studio.

For years, the gold standard of simple, familiar navigation has been the floating arrow system popularized by Google Street View. It allows users to effortlessly "walk" through a space, understanding the relationship between rooms instantly. Until today, achieving this look required tedious, manual hotspot placement for every connection.

Not anymore. PanoCool’s new Street View Arrows Add-on automates the workflow while giving you unparalleled design control.
Here is how this game-changing feature transforms your tour creation process:

Why Street View Style?

Standard virtual tour navigation often relies on static icons (like "i" for info or generic arrows) placed somewhere in the scene. Street View arrows are different because they are spatial. They float on the floor plane, indicating direction and distance simultaneously.

The Benefits:

1. Instant Familiarity: Your visitors already know how to use it.
2. Increased Engagement: Fluid movement encourages users to explore deeper.
3. Massive Time Savings: You no longer need to manually link every single pair of panoramas with individual hotspots.

Step-by-Step: How to Use Street View Arrows in PanoCool

Let's walk through how easy it is to set this up.

1. Start Your Project

First, create a new project and upload your 360° panoramas. We are starting with a clean slate.

2. Activate the Add-on

Navigate to the Add-on menu in your tour editor. Select Street View Arrows to enable the tool.

3. Map Your Space

The core concept is to place your panoramas on a virtual "floor."

If your images already contain GPS data, PanoCool can actually automate this entire placement step for you! The system will read the coordinates and arrange the panoramas automatically in relation to each other.

If your images don’t have GPS data (like in this example), you simply drag and drop your panorama "nodes" (dots representing your images) onto the blank canvas, positioning them correctly relative to one another. Once positioned, you simply draw the connection lines between them to define the walking paths.

Pro Tip for Accuracy: Use the Direction Cone on each node to align the panorama’s orientation. This ensures that when a user clicks 'forward,' they are actually moving forward in the correct real-world direction.

4. (Optional) Enhance with a Floor Plan

While the schematic view works perfectly, using your own actual floor plan image allows for much more precise placement. Simply upload your map as a background guide.

5. Customization and Brand Alignment

A massive advantage of PanoCool is that you get this seamless navigation without sacrificing your custom branding. Unlike rigid systems, PanoCool lets you utilize Street View Arrows alongside your favorite menus, floor plans, and interactive elements.

Furthermore, you have full control over the visual appearance. In the Arrow Style tab, you can customize the floating arrows and chevrons to match your design palette.

6. Preview and Save

Hit Save, and then click Preview to see the magic in action. Your tour now features smooth, professional, and familiar Street View-style navigation that visitors will love.

Ready to Build Intuitive Tours Faster?

The Street View Arrows Add-on is available for all PanoCool users. Experience the perfect balance of automated efficiency and professional customization.

Try PanoCool Virtual Tour Studio Today!

Google has officially retired the Street View app, which means users can no longer upload 360 photos directly through it. Instead, publishing is now done through third-party tools. One of the best completely free options available today is PanoCool Street View Publisher—a simple web-based tool that makes uploading and managing 360 photos on Google Street View quick and easy. In this guide, I’ll walk you step-by-step through the process of publishing your 360 photos to Google Maps using PanoCool at zero cost.

Step 1: Open the Street View Publisher Tool

Go to the PanoCool Street View Publisher at https://pano.cool/tools/street-view-publisher

Step 2: Log In With Your Google Account

You’ll need a Google account to publish. The tool will ask for authorization before you can start uploading. All photos will be published under the account you log in with.

Step 3: Select Your 360 Photos

Click the upload box (or drag & drop) to select your 360 photos.

• The photos must be in JPEG format
• The aspect ratio should be 2:1 (equirectangular projection)

Step 4: Assign a Place (Optional)

If your photos belong to a specific business or public location listed on Google Maps, you can assign them directly to that place.

Step 5: Adjust Photo Location and Heading

Each uploaded photo will appear on a map with a red dot marker.

• Drag the red dot to set the correct latitude/longitude location
• Rotate the blue anchor dot to align the heading of the photo with the real-world direction
• Use the 360° preview box on the left to check that the photo is facing the right way

Step 6: Add Floor Levels (If Needed)

If your 360 photos are from a multi-story building, you can assign them to floor levels. For example:

• F1 for the ground floor
• F2 for the second floor

If all your photos are the same floor level, you don't need to select levels.

Step 7: Create Connections Between Photos

To allow viewers to “walk through” your space in Street View, you can create connections between photos.

• Select two photos and connect them
• Google Maps will then display navigation arrows so users can move between positions

Step 8: Publish Your Photos

Once everything is set, click the “Start Upload & Publish” button. The tool will upload your photos and send them to Google Street View.

Step 9: Manage and View Published Photos

After the upload finishes, head to Your published photos in the tool.
Here you can:

• View all photos you’ve published
• Open them directly in Google Maps
• Edit locations, heading of each published photos.

Conclusion

Publishing 360 photos to Google Street View is no longer possible through Google’s own app, but with PanoCool Street View Publisher, the process is straightforward, free, and flexible. Whether you’re uploading a single photo for your business or building a complete virtual walkthrough with multiple photos, this tool makes it possible.

Now it’s your turn—try publishing your first 360 photo today and bring your space to life on Google Maps!

In a virtual tour, it's common to click on a hotspot icon to open a video popup. This article will guide you through the process of creating and using video popups with PanoCool.

After add an icon to a panorama, let click on it.
On Click section, select Actions, select Open popup to create content for the popup

Then click on Create popup content

A popup will be opened, click on plus icon, and select Raw HTML option

Now, you can insert your embed video code here.

For instance, you might want to display a Youtube video here. Let go to the Youtube video, select Share => Embed, and copy the code and insert it here.

After that, you can close the editing and click Preview to see how it works.

Tips: to make the video popup responsive on mobile screen, you should set iframe width="100%".
Example:

<iframe width="100%" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/htgGDdjCX74?si=wZBOj2ZU0Ze4N6x-" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

You can also change the border, padding, background, size,... of the popup by click on more options.

In the world of virtual tours and 360-degree photography, image quality and loading speed are crucial factors that can make or break the user experience. One innovative technique that addresses these challenges is the use of tiles and multi-resolution technology. This method involves splitting large 360-degree photos into smaller, more manageable pieces called tiles, and creating multiple versions of these tiles at different resolutions.

Advantages of Tiles and Multi-Resolution for 360 Photos

360-degree photos are known for their immersive experience, but they often come with a significant drawback: large file sizes. These hefty files can lead to slow loading times, especially on devices with slower internet connections. This is where the tiles and multi-resolution approach shines:

1. Improved Loading Times: By breaking down the image into smaller tiles, viewers can start exploring the scene almost immediately. The system loads only the tiles that are currently in view, rather than waiting for the entire high-resolution image to download.
2. Adaptive Quality: The multi-resolution aspect allows the system to serve the most appropriate image quality based on the viewer's device and zoom level. This means mobile users with smaller screens receive lower-resolution tiles, while desktop users with large monitors get higher-quality images.
3. Bandwidth Efficiency: This method significantly reduces bandwidth usage, as only the necessary parts of the image at the required resolution are transmitted.
4. Enhanced Interactivity: The faster loading times and smoother navigation result in a more responsive and enjoyable user experience, encouraging viewers to explore the virtual space more thoroughly.
5. Reduced Risk of Image Theft: Since the full-resolution image is never loaded as a single file, it becomes more challenging for unauthorized users to download and misuse the high-quality version of the 360-degree photo.
6. Scalability: This approach is particularly beneficial for virtual tours with multiple high-resolution 360-degree images, as it allows for efficient loading and smooth transitions between different scenes.

PanoCool: Pioneering Tiles and Multi-Resolution in Virtual Tour Building

While the concept of tiles and multi-resolution is not new in the world of digital mapping and satellite imagery, its application to 360-degree photography and virtual tours is still relatively uncommon. PanoCool stands out as one of the few virtual tour builders that have successfully implemented this advanced feature.

PanoCool's implementation of tiles and multi-resolution technology offers several unique advantages:

1. Quick Processing: After uploading a 360-degree photo, PanoCool's system processes the image and generates the necessary tiles and resolution variants in just a few minutes, allowing creators to quickly preview and publish their virtual tours.
2. Seamless Integration: The tiling and multi-resolution features work behind the scenes, requiring no additional effort from the tour creator while significantly enhancing the end-user experience.
3. Storage Optimization: Although this method requires slightly more storage space than a single high-resolution image, PanoCool has optimized the process to minimize the additional storage requirements while maximizing the performance benefits.
4. Future-Proof Technology: As display resolutions continue to improve and internet speeds vary widely across different regions, PanoCool's adaptive approach ensures that virtual tours remain accessible and high-quality across a wide range of devices and network conditions.

By adopting this cutting-edge technology, PanoCool demonstrates its commitment to providing an optimal virtual tour experience for both creators and viewers. As the demand for high-quality, responsive virtual tours continues to grow, the tiles and multi-resolution approach is likely to become an industry standard, with PanoCool leading the way in its implementation and optimization.

Using a custom domain with PanoCool enhances your brand, improves user experience, and boosts search visibility. It’s a smart investment for creating impressive virtual tours. This is a quick instructions of how to add your custom domain to your virtual tour on PanoCool.

Go to your project, open editor mode, on the top right of screen, click on "Share" button.
After the Share popup is showing, click "Use custom domain".

The Custom domain popup will be shown, enter your domain or subdomain and click "Add" button.

Domain added successful, but you can see the "Invalid Configuration" label, don't worry, that means this domain is not pointed yet to PanoCool.
Now, go to your DNS provider to update your domain DNS to point to PanoCool.
In this example, the DNS settings is:

Type: CNAME
Name: sub-domain
Value: cname.vercel-dns.com.

Config DNS on Namecheap

In this example, the domain "example.com" is registered in Namecheap, so we will go to Namecheap to config the DNS.

Go to Namecheap dashboard, on the right navbar, select "Domain List", then on the domain we need to config ("example.com" in this case), click "Manage" butotn.

After that, select "Advanced DNS" tab, and click "Add new record"

Enter DNS record

If you using primary domain, the DNS record will be different, please check the instructions in Custom Domain popup on PanoCool.
After that, click "green tick" button to save it.

Done! It may take several minutes to several hours until this DNS configuration is applied.
When it was successful applied, you can go back to PanoCool and see "Valid configuration" label.

When adding a PanCool project, it must go through a process of verification. This process involves changing DNS records.

Once DNS records have been changed, they can take a while to propagate, which means global DNS providers recognise they have been changed. A custom domain added to PanoCool will appear as unverified until this process is complete and full propagation has been achieved.

Domain is verified but can't access the website

If you have recently changed DNS records, you're not able to see your website and the Vercel Dashboard shows that the domain is configured correctly then it's likely that you have a cached DNS record on your local device or network.

You can test this by using a different device on a different internet connection (a smartphone using mobile data usually works best).

This cache is cleared automatically after a certain period of time (usually anywhere from 1-24 hours), however it can be manually cleared by restarting your local computer or your local firewall/router. You can also clear this via your operating system's commands, however this varies for each device/operating system and would recommend researching how to do this for your specific device.

Nameserver Changes

If you have changed the nameservers with your current domain registrar then it usually takes up to 48 hours for these to be reflected globally. This is not something that PanoCool has any control over and for certain registrars, this can be slower.

Once nameservers have been changed, you may wish to check the progress of the propagation. There are many third-party tools that do this, such as DNS Checker and DNS Map - these show the state of your DNS records in different regions of the world.

CNAME Record Changes

Unlike nameserver changes, propagation of CNAME records are usually very quick to propagate.

You can check the propagation progress of CNAME records for your domain with third-party tools like DNS Checker and DNS Map in the same way you can for nameservers.

A Record Changes

In the same way as CNAME records, A records usually propagate very quickly.

You can check the propagation progress of A records for your domain with third-party tools like DNS Checker and DNS Map in the same way you can for CNAME.