Create a 360° Experience for Free — Complete Guide

Introduction

Creating an immersive 360° experience has never been easier. With our easystory360 platform, you can design, publish and share your 360° content in just a few minutes, without any technical skills. And the best part? You can get started for free.

Whether you want to create a virtual tour for real estate, a tourism experience, a training module, or simply share a 360° memory, this guide will walk you through every step.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• 360° media: photos or videos in equirectangular format (most 360° cameras export in this format)
• An easystory360 account: registration is free and does not require a credit card
• A modern web browser: Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge

Step 1: Create your free account

Go to easystory360.tools and click on "Create an account".

1. Enter your email address
2. Choose a secure password
3. Confirm your registration via the confirmation email
4. Log in to your new account

Your free account gives you access to all the basic features for creating and sharing your first 360° experiences.

Step 2: Upload your media to the library

Once logged in, go to the Library section of your dashboard. This is where you will store all your 360° media.

Supported formats

How to upload your files

1. Click the "Add media" button
2. Select your files from your computer (or drag and drop)
3. Wait for the upload to complete
4. Your media will appear in your library, ready to use

Tip: Organize your media by creating themed folders so you can easily find your content.

Step 3: Create your first Story

A Story is the container for your 360° experience. It can hold one or more scenes linked together to create an interactive journey.

Create a new Story

1. Go to the Stories section
2. Click on "New Story"
3. Give your story a name (e.g., "Paris apartment tour")
4. Add a description (optional but recommended for SEO)
5. Click "Create"

Add scenes

Your story is created; now you need to add scenes:

1. In the story editor, click "Add a scene"
2. Select a 360° image or video from your library
3. The scene is automatically created with your media
4. Repeat to add more scenes as needed

Customize your scenes

For each scene, you can:

• Set the initial viewpoint: the starting angle when the user enters the scene
• Add a title: displayed as an overlay
• Add hotspots: interactive points to navigate or display information
• Configure audio: ambient music or narration

Step 4: Publish and share your Story

Is your 360° experience ready? It's time to share it with the world!

Publish your story

1. Click the "Publish" button at the top of the editor
2. Choose the publication mode:
   • Public: accessible to everyone via a link
   • Unlisted: accessible only with the direct link
   • Private: visible only to you
3. Click "Confirm publication"

Sharing options

Once published, several options are available to you:

• Direct link: copy the link and share it via email, SMS or messaging apps
• Embed code: embed your story on your website using an iframe
• QR Code: generate a QR code for quick access from a smartphone
• Social media: share directly on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn

Viewing modes

Your 360° experience can be viewed on different devices:

Video tutorial

Prefer learning through video? Watch our complete tutorial that guides you through all of these steps:

Tips for a successful first experience

• Media quality: use high-resolution images (minimum 4K recommended) for optimal immersion
• Stability: for 360° videos, use a tripod or a stabilizer to avoid uncomfortable movements
• Lighting: prefer shooting in natural light or with even lighting
• Points of interest: add hotspots to guide your visitors and enrich the experience
• Testing: preview your story on different devices before publishing it

What's next?

Now that you have mastered the basics, explore the advanced features:

• Create links between your scenes for interactive journeys
• Embed your stories on WordPress with our dedicated plugin
• Add quizzes and forms for training experiences
• Analyze your stories' viewing statistics

Have questions? Our team is here to support you as you take your first steps into immersive creation!