How to Record and View Spatial Video on iPhone 15 Pro
Dec. 19, 2023Enable Spatial Video on iPhone 15 Pro
As of now, you can only record a spatial video on your iPhone 15 Pro and Pro max at 1080p 30FPS as it is the only option available. We believe that Apple will soon add other formats in the coming months. Also, you will need to be aware of your iPhone storage while recording a spatial video, as1 minute of recording takes about 130 MB of storage space, almost double that of a normal video that takes about 60 MB.
To be able to record spatial videos on your iPhone 15 Pro, you first need to enable it in the settings. Here’s how:
Now that you have enabled the setting to record spatial video, here’s how you can record spatial video on iPhone 15 Pro:
Sadly, the Spatial Video you recorded on your iPhone 15 Pro will look like a regular video with a spatial video badge when you view it in the Photos app on your iPhone, so yes, you will have to wait for Apple to drop the Vision Pro in the coming months.
While we already told you that you will have to wait for the Vision Pro to release to view the spatial video, you can use theMeta Quest 2and Quest 3 to view spatial video as a 3D video. All you need to do is inject the 360 Metadata into your video, then transfer the video to the Meta Quest headset and enjoy the video coming to life.
Spatial video features six levels of freedom (6DoF), a technology that provides an immersive experience similar to how we move in real life, as the footage is recorded and perceived in all directions.
Unfortunately, only the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max currently support Spatial video as their main and ultrawide cameras and their specific positioning is required for the feature to work.
Vikhyat has a bachelor’s degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering and over five years of writing experience. His passion for technology and Apple products led him to Beebom, where he specializes in writing App features, How To’s and app troubleshooting guides for fellow Apple users. When not typing away on his MacBook Pro, he loves exploring the real world.
