Unlike traditional circular point hotspots, polygon hotspots map perfectly to the natural perspective and lines of your 360-degree imagery. Whether you want to turn a real-estate doorway into a seamless transition path or highlight specific products inside a dynamic showroom, this feature offers unmatched flexibility. In this guide, we will break down the mechanics of creating, customizing, and deploying polygon hotspots inside the PanoCool tour builder.

The Basics: Drawing Your First Polygon

Building a custom structural hotspot in PanoCool takes only a few clicks. The intuitive geometry tool allows you to map structural silhouettes effortlessly directly on the panoramic canvas. Follow these steps to map your first area:

• Step 1: Activate the Tool In the PanoCool editor and click on the Polygon icon to initialize custom mapping mode.
  

• Step 2: Plot Anchor Points Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and left-click on the preview screen to begin placing coordinate points. Continue mapping points along the perimeter of the target object or structural architectural feature.
• Step 3: Save the Hotspot Once you have plotted all necessary vertices to clearly define your shape, click the Save button located directly within the floating hotspot companion toolbar.

After saving, the newly generated area will render inside the editor with a translucent green fill overlay. If the initial paths require refinement, you can select the shape and drag individual node handle rings to perfectly align with your underlying 360-degree image perspective.

Styling & Customizing Appearances

A critical element of an engaging user experience is visual continuity. PanoCool provides extensive design controls over structural elements to match your brand or presentation aesthetic:

Static and Boundary Colors

By selecting your active region and opening the Polygon Appearances menu panel, you can overwrite default styling presets. Adjust fill colors, tweak border width dimensions, and configure line hex colors to either harmonize cleanly with environment surroundings or stand out as an obvious visual anchor.

Dynamic Hover States

Providing immediate feedback when interactive regions are discovered keeps viewers engaged. Navigate to the Interactions engine panel, look for the Hover section settings, and enable Change Appearances. This allows you to define distinct color states that activate when the viewer's mouse glides over the mapped surface area.

Alternative Line Mapping

Sometimes a solid area block feels too heavy for minimalist designs. By checking the box labeled "Display as a line", you can immediately change the hotspot architecture to render strictly as a thin outline pathway instead of a shaded boundary layout, opening up additional design choices.

Connecting Interactions & Actions

Visually defining a spatial area is only half the battle—hotspots must serve an operational purpose. Select your active boundary area and click the main Interactions button in your primary tool ribbon to attach specific event triggers.

You can easily link actions such as triggering custom structural informational windows using the Open Popup command, embedding web-accessible product catalogs, playing media streams, or jumping across various scene environments.

💡 Pro Tip: Invisible Clickable Fields Want to maintain absolute immersion without visible UI graphics cluttering your photography? Set the polygon fill and border opacity properties to 0%. The hotspot remains completely active and functional to clicks, but blends completely invisibly into the underlying virtual scene.

Real-World Industry Applications

1. Contextual Scene Transitions (Real Estate & Hospitality)

Instead of placing generic arrow graphics on a kitchen floor, map a polygon hotspot directly to the physical bathroom entry door frame. When users click on the actual door, they smoothly step directly into the next room scene. This contextual logic mirrors real-world physical navigation, making tour exploration feel completely frictionless.

2. Product Showrooms & Virtual Retail (E-commerce)

Transform standard imagery into shoppable retail storefronts. In a digital bathroom furniture showroom layout, draw custom hotspots around individual vanities, mirrors, bathtubs, or luxury tile displays. Linking those shapes directly to informational overlays or external shopping carts allows customers to inspect product specs and purchase items seamlessly.

Conclusion

Polygon Hotspots bridge the gap between static panoramic photography and immersive web experiences. By moving beyond basic floating icons, you can create spatial layouts that feel remarkably natural, highly interactive, and customized to your specific business goals.

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By default, virtual tour links open at the main starting point. DeepLink Pro changes this by dynamically syncing the viewer's real-time state directly to the URL. This allows you or your clients to share or bookmark a specific scene, precise camera angle, and any currently opened information hotspot.

When a user clicks a DeepLink Pro link, the tour loads exactly where the sender was looking, with the same info panels open—seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

What DeepLink Pro Saves & Shares

• The Specific Scene: Directs users straight to a chosen room or area rather than the main entrance.
• The Exact Camera Angle: Preserves the precise rotation and zoom level (e.g., zoomed in on a specific product on a retail shelf).
• Opened Hotspots: Keeps information popups or media tags open upon landing so the user instantly sees the relevant details.

How to Enable DeepLink Pro

Setup takes less than a minute and requires no coding.

1. Open your virtual tour project inside the PanoCool Editor.
2. Navigate to the Add-ons tab on the editor.
3. Locate DeepLink Pro and toggle it to Enable.

Once activated, your tour's URL will automatically update in the browser address bar as you navigate through the tour. Simply copy that URL at any point to share that exact view.

Youtube tutorial:

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In the fast-paced world of real estate, the first showing doesn't happen at the front door—it happens on a screen. As a property seller, your goal is to capture attention instantly and build a narrative that static photos simply cannot tell. Today, we are proud to introduce the new gold standard for property marketing: the Ultimate 360° Aerial to Interior Walkthrough, powered by PanoCool.

The "Ultimate Concept": Bridging the Gap

Traditional virtual tours often feel like a collection of disconnected rooms. Our new showcase concept changes that by providing a "Sky-to-Sofa" journey.

• Neighborhood Context: Every tour begins with a high-resolution 360° aerial drone panorama. This view provides essential context, allowing potential buyers to see the property boundaries, the quietness of the street, and the proximity to local amenities.
• Seamless Immersion: We’ve eliminated the friction of traditional navigation. By placing interactive hotspots directly on the aerial view, viewers can "drop in" from the sky directly to the front porch or living room in a single click.
• Spatial Logic: This transition helps buyers understand exactly how the house sits within its environment, building trust and spatial awareness before they even arrive for a physical viewing.

Step-by-Step: Capturing the Experience

Creating this premium experience is simpler than you think. Here is how you can capture the high-quality assets needed for an ultimate tour:

1. The Aerial View: DJI Sphere Mode

To get that perfect neighborhood overview, use a DJI drone equipped with Sphere Mode. Simply hover the drone at your desired height—high enough to see the neighborhood but low enough to keep the house clear—and select the Sphere Panorama option in the DJI Fly app. The drone will automatically capture a series of images and stitch them into a stunning, high-resolution 360° aerial photo.

2. The Interior: Dedicated 360 Cameras

For the inside of the home, use a dedicated 360 camera (like the Insta360 X4 or X5). Place the camera on a tripod in the center of each room to capture the full environment in one shot. This ensures that every corner of the property is visible, from the floor to the ceiling, giving buyers the feeling of actually being there.

3. The Magic: PanoCool Integration

Once you have your files, upload them to PanoCool. Our platform allows you to link the DJI aerial panorama directly to your interior shots. You can place a hotspot on the roof of the house in the aerial view that, when clicked, instantly transports the viewer inside the front door.

Experience Without Limits

Once inside, the PanoCool platform gives the viewer total control over how they explore the space:

• Natural Walkthroughs: Using intuitive floor hotspots, buyers can "walk" through the home at their own pace, feeling the flow from the kitchen to the dining area.
• Instant Access via Album List: For those short on time, our integrated Album List allows users to jump directly to the "hero" features—like the master suite or the renovated backyard—with one tap.

Built for Professional Speed

We know that in real estate, time is money. The PanoCool platform is engineered to turn high-end technology into a simple, everyday tool for sellers.

• Created in Minutes: Our streamlined workflow allows you to upload your 360° captures, link your scenes, and publish a professional-grade tour in minutes, not hours.
• Optimized for Conversion: From high-resolution rendering to smooth mobile performance, every PanoCool tour is designed to keep buyers engaged and drive inquiries.

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The standard has shifted. Buyers are no longer satisfied with just seeing a house; they want to experience a home and its surroundings. With the PanoCool Ultimate Tour, you aren't just listing a property—you're telling its full story from every possible angle.

Ready to set a new standard for your listings? Join the PanoCool community today and start creating your first aerial-to-interior showcase in minutes.

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In the world of virtual reality, resolution is everything. To truly transport an audience, every detail matters—from the texture of a building’s facade to the clarity of a distant horizon. That is why PanoCool Virtual Tour Studio is built to handle 8K 360 video, giving creators the power to share professional-grade immersive content without the technical headaches.

The Gold Standard: Why 8K Matters

Standard 4K video often loses its edge when stretched across a 360-degree sphere. By supporting 8K, PanoCool ensures that your viewers experience crisp, life-like environments. Whether you are capturing a fast-paced event or a serene architectural walkthrough, the 8K capability preserves the integrity of your footage, making the virtual experience feel indistinguishable from reality.

A Streamlined Workflow for Creators

We’ve designed the PanoCool interface to be as intuitive as possible, so you can focus on your vision rather than the software.

• Drag-and-Drop Simplicity: Start your project by simply dragging your .mp4 video file into the studio.
• Automated Processing: High-resolution files require significant power. PanoCool handles the heavy lifting in the background, optimizing your 8K video for smooth web playback in just a few minutes.
• Precision Control: Use the Scene Menu to access Video Settings, allowing you to customize exactly how your video behaves within the project: volume, auto play, start time, POV.

The Hybrid Advantage: Video & Photos Together

One of the most powerful features of PanoCool is its versatility. Your project isn't limited to a single format. You can integrate 360-degree photos alongside your 8K video in the same project.

This allows you to create a "hybrid" narrative: use cinematic video to capture the energy of a space, then allow users to switch to high-resolution stills for a static, detailed look at specific areas.

Share Your Vision Instantly

Once your 8K masterpiece is processed, sharing it is instantaneous. PanoCool provides the tools to play back your video directly in the studio for a final review before sending a shareable link to clients, stakeholders, or your social media audience.

Elevate your digital storytelling with the clarity and depth that only 8K can provide. With PanoCool, the future of 360-degree content is at your fingertips.

Ready to share your 8K video? Open the PanoCool Virtual Tour Studio and see the difference for yourself.

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Efficiency is at the heart of a professional virtual tour workflow. The latest PanoCool update introduces two powerful features designed to reduce repetitive tasks and help you build immersive experiences faster: Favorite Icons and Callout Preferences.

1. Managing Favorite Icons

You no longer need to search for your most-used assets every time you open a new panorama. You can now curate a custom library of icons available at your fingertips.

Adding Icons to Favorites

• From the Editor: Right-click any icon already placed in your tour and select "Add to Favorites."
• From Search: Search for specific terms (e.g., "Bear," "Arrow," or "Info"). Right-click any result to save it to your favorites tray.
• One-Click Insertion: Once saved, simply click an icon from your Favorites section to instantly drop it into your current view.

Understanding Scopes: Global vs. Project

Click the Edit (pencil) icon in the favorites section to manage your library. You can toggle between two distinct scopes:

• Global Scope: Icons saved here are available across all of your projects. Ideal for logos, standard navigation arrows, and brand-consistent markers.
• Project Scope: Icons saved here are exclusive to the current project. Perfect for client-specific branding or unique themed icons that aren't needed elsewhere.

2. Callout Hotspot Preferences

Manually adjusting colors, fonts, and sizes for every callout is a thing of the past. You can now create "Blueprints" for your hotspots.

Creating a Preference

1. Insert a Callout Hotspot and adjust the Appearances (colors, opacity, border styles) to your liking.
2. Next to the Save button, click "Save as Preferences."
3. Name your preference (e.g., “Nature Retreat Theme” or “Modern Dark”).
4. Set as Default: Tick the "Default" checkbox.

The Workflow Benefit

• Automatic Styling: With a "Default" preference set, every new callout you insert will automatically adopt those styles.
• Switching Styles: If a specific scene requires a different look, simply create a new callout, open the preferences menu, and select a different saved preset to apply it instantly.

Pro-Tips for Speed

• The "Clean Slate" Rule: Use Global favorites for your general toolkit, but keep your Project scope clear for site-specific assets to avoid clutter.
• Default Everything: Set your primary brand colors as the "Default" callout preference the moment you start a new project to save dozens of clicks later.

Need help? If you encounter any issues with the new personalization tools, reach out to our support team or join the conversation in the PanoCool Community Facebook Group.

This guide covers the end-to-end workflow for transforming raw 360° video footage recorded with an Insta360 camera into an interactive, GPS-mapped virtual tour using Insta360 Studio and the PanoCool Mapper tool.

1. Exporting from Insta360 Studio

Before starting, ensure your footage was recorded with the GPS toggle enabled on your Insta360 camera.

• Connect your camera memory card to your computer.
• Drag and drop your .insv files into Insta360 Studio.
• Right-click the file in the sidebar and select "Start Export."
• Crucial Settings:
  • Select the "360 Video" export option.
  • Check the box labeled "Export GPX file."
  • Check the box "Direction Lock"
• Complete the export to generate both your video file and its corresponding tracking data.

2. Processing with PanoCool Mapper

The PanoCool Mapper tool uses your GPX data to automatically place your walkthrough on a real-world map.

• Open the PanoCool Mapper tool at https://pano.cool/pano-mapper
• Drag and drop both your exported 360 video and the GPX file into the workspace.
• The tool will automatically plot your GPS route on the map interface.
• Multi-Floor Handling: If your recording covers more than one floor, define the specific time range for each level to ensure vertical accuracy.

3. Generating the Walkthrough

• Click the "Generate Images" button. The system will extract frames and align them with your GPS coordinates.
• Once processing is complete, use the Preview window to verify the flow of the walkthrough.
• If the path is correct, click "Continue to Export" and then select "Create Virtual Tour." This will transfer your project into the PanoCool Virtual Tour Studio.

4. Enhancing and Sharing

In the Virtual Tour Studio, you can finalize the immersive experience for your stakeholders.

• Annotations: Add interactive icons, text notes, or informational pop-ups to highlight specific site details.
• Cloud Sync: Wait for the "Sync Complete" notification to ensure all high-resolution data is saved to the cloud.
• Publishing: Click the "Share" button to generate a live viewing link.

Pro Tip: For construction site documentation, use the SiteSync theme within the Studio to allow team members to leave pinpoint comments directly on the map.

Learn more about Pano Mapper: https://pano.cool/products/pano-mapper

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!