How to Capture and View Spatial Videos and Photos on Vision Pro

Apr. 29, 2024

Apple introduced the Spatial Video recording feature withiOS 17.2on the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max, understandably preparing folks for the Apple Vision Pro’s launch. If you are a proud owner of the headset, you can further elevate your experience by capturing and viewing1080p 30FPSspatial videos on it. With spatial videos, you get to create your very own immersive videos on the Vision Pro. However, if you are very new to it, it’s not exactly straightforward to figure out. So, to make things easier for you to understand, I have crafted this guide to help you out with it.

There are two ways to capture spatial videos for your Vision Pro and view them. The first and easiest way to go about it is by using your Vision Pro to capture the video. Meanwhile, the other method requires you to use your iPhone to capture a spatial video and then view it on the headset. I have outlined both these methods. So, let’s take a look!

Capturing and Viewing Spatial Videos or Photos Using Vision Pro

First things first, you will need aniPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max to capture spatial videos. These are the only two models that can capture spatial videos at the moment.

For spatial photos, Vision Pro’s native capture is the only way to go. Then, capture a spatial video using the iPhone 15 Pro series device, following the steps mentioned in the detailed interlinked guide.

Once you are done capturing one such video, wear your Vision Pro and find the video in your Vision Pro’s Photos album. Of course, for that, you will need to ensure that both your devices are signed in using thesame Apple ID. Find and play the video. That’s it.

With that, you have successfully learned how to capture and view spatial videos on your Apple Vision Pro. The feature is pretty cool and is definitely a few steps up from viewing a regular captured video on your Vision Pro. In addition to viewing spatial video, you can also capture spatial photos on the Vision Pro. Check the interlinked guide to see how. Well, that brings us to the end of this guide. However, if you do have any further queries, take to the comments down below.

Sagnik is a tech aficionado who can never say “no” to dipping his toes into unknown waters of tech or reviewing the latest gadgets. He is also a hardcore gamer, having played everything from Snake Xenzia to Dead Space Remake.