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How to create Google Maps Virtual Tours (not just 360 photos) automatically

Everyone knows that you can share 360 photos on Google Maps’ Street View. But how would you like to be able to post a virtual tour to Google Maps? Cupix is a software will do it for you automatically. But it won’t teach you how to fight off the hugs and kisses that your clients will inevitably try to give you.

Google Maps Street View Virtual Tours

Google Street View is one of the most popular platforms for sharing 360 photos, particularly of businesses and places. But in addition to 360 photos, Google Street View can also include virtual tours. Here is a sample virtual tour of Disneyland:

By allowing viewers to ‘move around,’ the virtual tour gives viewers an even more immersive view,

Creating a Google Maps Street View Virtual Tour manually

Before we discuss Cupix, I wanted to show you first how to create a virtual tour the conventional way on Street View. Besides uploading the 360 photos, you need to connect them. If they have GPS data, they can be automatically connected. Otherwise, you’ll need to connect them manually. Here’s how to connect them manually: 1. On the Street View app, go to the Profile tab. 2. Select the photos you want to connect and tap on the upper right corner and select “Move and connect photos.” 3. On the next screen, you’ll see all the photos on a map. You’ll then have to position each node in the correct location vis-a-vis each other. 4. Tap on a line between photos to connect them. 5. For each photo, you must also reorient the photo by sliding the equirectangular view left or right. 6. For each photo, you must also place the correct compass orientation by sliding the compass indicator left or right.

For a tour with only a few nodes, it’s not too bad. But for a tour with many nodes, it is quickly becomes very tedious.

CUPIX: Create Street View Virtual Tours automatically

The good news is that there’s now a shortcut for creating Street View Virtual Tours automatically – with Cupix, a web-based virtual tour software. I’ve covered Cupix before (see here) . If you’re not familiar with it, it’s a unique virtual tour software that lets you upload several 360 photos, which it can analyze and automatically connect in relation to each other, and even create a 3D model in the process.

Now Cupix has added a new function: you can export your Cupix virtual tour as a Street View Virtual Tour. Since the photos are already connected in Cupix, you won’t have to connect the photos manually in Street View! Here’s a video demo:

Cupix therefore enables you to upload several 360 photos, have Cupix’s powerful software connect them, and then you can upload the tour to Google Maps, allowing you to create a virtual tour on Street View without the need to connect any of the photos manually, whether or not your photos have GPS geolocation data.

Now that you know how to post virtual tours easily to Google Maps, which virtual tour are you going to post first?  Let me know in the comments!

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Actualy, on mobile it is already with arrows so you are talking about use of app for descktop version?

Hi Stan. Some of the photos on street view have arrows (whether on desktop or mobile) because they are virtual tours. You can “move around” them. Others are simple photos that don’t have arrows. Here is a sample of one that doesn’t have arrows: https://goo.gl/maps/8UNnoy9gzzq Here is a sample with one arrow to move to a linked photo: https://goo.gl/maps/MrT4KFBus1q Best regards, Mic

Can this be used if the map can not be posted to google?

I’m not sure…

Is there any software other than cupix. Some works have different floor levels and how its done..

Yes there are several such as Matterport, Benaco, Metareal, among others.

Can you update your instructions for manual virtual tour? Or add some screen shots, it’s not working for me. I don’t know where the “profile tab” is.

Cupix is way too overpriced.

hi. i have a problem with street view pls help me. when i add some 360 photos and make them connect .they are connected and have arrow between but in vr mood i dont how arrow for moving.what is the problem?:I(

Hi. Many times happen that in the mobile version, the profile business is connected with a old photo( just one), posted for chance by a tourist . It is practically impossible to say to street view to remove the old picture and connect with the new one with the virtual tour. Very bad service by street view. Even if using google business and say to street view that the pictures is not correct , street view will not remove. So, is useless to make a new virtual tour if in the profile there is already a single stupid 360 old photo

That’s both a problem and opportunity…

Hello, I just downloaded the Cupix and transfer the photos, but I can’t make the pane to face where I want. I’m wondering if you have a tutorial, I was checking in Youtube, but I couldn’t find the answer. Great product is just a learning process.

Hi Axel. I haven’t used Cupix in a while. Could you try contacting Cupix?

Hey, I´ve currently got the issue, that I connected the Photos I uploaded on google, but the arrows don’t appear in the photos to move around. So now I’ve got several different photos online, but you have to go from one photo to another one manually. which isn’t really the point of it. I did this in the google street view app without any external software. Thank you for your Help

Hi Klemens. It usually takes a couple of days for the links to appear. Try to wait and see.

I’m currently adding photos to a location on the Google Street View app, but can’t figure out how to connect them. Could you elaborate on what you mean by “tap on a line between photos to connect them.” Should a line automatically populate? Do I need to create a line between them somehow? Pretty lost on this step.

Seems like it needs a login to access now… bummer. I will try the other apps you so kindly mentioned!

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As a program manager for Street View, I’ve had the opportunity to work in more than 20 countries around the world, collecting imagery that transports people to new places and powers Google Maps. 

You can even find my blurred face from time to time in Street View. I’ve trekked a desert in Abu Dhabi (with a camel no less) and walked around the Great Pyramids of Giza (I’m the blurred face to the right). You can see my reflection throughout the 152nd floor of the Burj Khalifa , as I operate the Street View camera, and you can see me playing tourist in the canals of Venice . 

Like many people though, life and work look different for me now than it did last year. While travel is now out of the question for many, that doesn't mean exploring and learning about our world has to stop. 

Over the past 60 days we’ve seen Google Search interest spike more than 700 percent for virtual tours worldwide. People are looking to discover world famous museums, with the Louvre, the Smithsonian and the MoMA among the five most searched virtual tours globally. Alongside museums, people are also searching for a little bit of whimsy and beauty with searches for Disney virtual tours and Versailles virtual tours rounding out the list.

Those destinations only scratch the surface of what you can explore in Street View. There’s more than 10 million miles of Street View imagery you can freely explore by yourself or with professional guides who are taking their walking tours virtual. Today, I’m inviting people worldwide to take time for a virtual travel day on Street View. 

When I drop into a new place with Street View, it shakes up my routine, broadens my perspective, makes me feel more creative and brings a smile to my face. If you’re like me, sometimes you need an idea of where to go before you, well, go. So here are a few virtual travel itineraries with pictures of my favorite places to travel to in Street View:

Picture perfect landscapes

Quttinirpaaq National Park, Greenland

Doi Angkhang, Thailand

Milford Track, New Zealand

Northern Lights, Finland

Kegon Waterfalls, Japan

Le Mont Blanc, Switzerland

Moraine Lake, Canada

Streets with a view

Passo del Stelvio, Italy

Road 63, Norway

Seven Mile Bridge, United States

R759, Ireland

Ruta Provincial 74, Argentina

Places of worship

Bathalla Monastery, Portugal

Saint Stephen's Basilica, Hungary

Badshahi Mosque, Bangladesh

Sagrada Familia, Spain

Itsukushima Shrine, Japan

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, United Arab Emirates

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Google Maps is a great travel guide. Now you can even set Street View on auto-pilot and let it take you on the world's most scenic drives. Here are 5 tools that make this possible.

Hitting the road for a scenic drive can be a surprisingly relaxing experience. Unfortunately, you're not always guaranteed a good trip. The weather can ruin the experience in a moment, not to mention the traffic.

Luckily, with Google Street View, you can comfortably explore the world from your desk. But if you want to take a tour of the streets from your computer, Google Maps doesn't have any tools to support you.

Thankfully, there are tools that can change that. Here are five of the best.

1. Animated Route Maps

First on this list is Animated Route Maps. Animated Route Maps is a web service which allows you to map out a route on Google Maps and then experience the route via Street View.

The interface here is a little outdated and can be somewhat confusing to work with, but the end result is surprisingly robust. First, you'll need to adjust the setting to your liking.

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The most important settings here are the start address and destination address. As you might expect, these will determine where your trip will both start and end.

From there, you can adjust a wide range of other options to your liking. The travel mode and animation update intervals are some of the more interesting ones.

From there, you need to click on the Create Your Directions Map button and navigate down to the View Map button, and you’re good to go.

2. Directions Map

Next up on this list is Directions Map. Directions Map is great if you’re looking for the same virtual tour experience with a little more information.

Getting started with Directions Map is easy. The webpage should load an example route for you, which makes it easy to get an idea of how everything works if you want.

You’ll see the Street View, satellite view, and a closer view as well. When you start the animation, all three will move in tandem to show you the route that you’ve chosen.

You can edit the route by clicking the button near the top, labeled as such. All you need to do is inter a new start and destination address.

3. RouteView

If you’re looking for a more powerful tool to take an auto-guided tour, then RouteView might just be your best bet.

RouteView has very impressive options to set up your route exactly how you want it. You can even adjust the step intervals and speed, the thickness of the route and plenty of others.

More than anything else, though, RouteView looks good when it works. This leads into RouteView’s biggest problem.

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RouteView is difficult to set up. Creating a website like this requires a Google Maps API key, and that isn’t something the creator has. Instead, you’ll need to get your own.

Doing so is entirely free unless you end up using the API a lot. But, bear in mind, it is difficult to acquire a key all the same.

4. Google Street View Movie Maker

If you’re happy with a little extra work, or already have your Google Maps API key, then there are other options available to you as well.

Google Street View Movie Maker is a project you can access from GitHub. If you know nothing about programming but have always wanted to learn, this could be an interesting way to do so.

Regardless, you’ll have to set the project up yourself. You’ll also need that pesky Google Maps API Key.

Once you do, though, it’s all worth it. You can tweak and add and adjust the Street View player whenever you want. You’re the one in charge of the code, after all.

5. Frame Synthesis Driving Simulator

Finally, we have Frame Synthesis Driving Simulator. This entry is a bit of a departure from the other options on this list, but is certainly the most unique.

With Frame Synthesis Driving Simulator, you can take a tour of any street on Google Maps. The only difference is that now you’re in the driving seat.

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By default, the camera will place you above the car. For a more immersive tour of the landscape, you can adjust the camera so that you’re looking at it head on.

You can go to any location that Google Maps supports this way, and enjoy the scenery without worrying about traffic or pollution.

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Wouldn’t it be lovely to take a stroll down the busy business district without worrying about traffic, other people, and unfortunate weather conditions? If you could tour virtually instead of in person, think of how much easier it would be to make decisions! Luckily, Google My Business offers virtual tours so that your customers can get an interactive experience on your listing.

A virtual tour of your business lets potential customers explore it as if they were really there- something photos and videos cannot always provide. In this guide, I’ll go over how to add a virtual tour to Google My Business so you can see if it is the right choice for you.

What is a Virtual Tour?

According to Google , “360 tours let customers peek inside before they arrive, and boost your visibility online.”

A virtual tour is an interactive, three-dimensional experience that allows customers to explore your business through their Google My Business profile.

Customers use Google to find businesses, but they go through a process of elimination when doing so. They look at things like photos, location, reviews, and ratings to compare the top-ranking businesses and decide which one they want to choose. 

When customers see that a business has a virtual tour on their Google My Business profile though, it changes everything. Instead of relying on photos and reviews alone, potential customers can take an entire “virtual walk” through your business before even stepping foot in it!

If you’re a business owner, chances are you understand by now that having a Google My Business profile is important. But what you may not realize is that the majority of profiles don’t have virtual tours!

Fortunately, Google reports that listings with photos and virtual tours are twice as likely to generate interest. So if you want your listing to stand out, be sure to add a virtual tour.

How to Add a Virtual Tour to Google My Business

If you’ve decided to add a virtual tour to your Google My Business profile, there are extra steps you’ll need to take. Unlike other changes you can make to your GMB profile, adding a virtual tour requires planning and specific equipment.

Google My Business offers two options for setting up a virtual tour:

• Hire a Street View-Trusted Photographer

Create Your Own 360 Tour

Creating your own 360 tours using GMB professional gear is simple, effective, and easy to implement.

Get Professional Help

You can use Google’s professional search function to find a virtual tour guide. This tool lets you type in your city and state to see a list of guides that have been approved by Google. 

What’s great about this feature is that it provides the agency name, contact email address, and phone number all together! So instead of having to fill out a form, you can directly reach out to them.

You’ll need special equipment to create your own 360 tour, which you can find at Google’s 360 shop. Prices for the equipment vary depending on quality and budget–the INSTA360 PRO2 costs $4999 while the INSTA360 ONE only costs 164 dollars.

While it’s probable that you can find equipment corresponding to your budget, the quality of your virtual tour will differ based on whatever item you end up purchasing. Also, I highly recommend investigating best practices for creating virtual tours so that you generate a tour that most accurately reflects your business. This is one significant advantage of working with a professional–you’ll be confident knowing that they will get your virtual tour done correctly and ensure optimal representation of your company.

Google’s Virtual Tour Guidelines

If you’re looking to create your own virtual tour, there are some Google guidelines you’ll want to keep in mind. In particular, blurry images and the following content is not allowed:

• Intellectual Property Violations
• Sexually Explicit Content
• Illegal, Dangerous, or Violent Content
• Harassment and Threats
• Hate Speech
• Terrorist Content
• Child Endangerment
• Personally Identifiable Information

Following these guidelines will help you create a virtual tour that is more likely to be published by Google. Remember, even if you don’t break any rules, your tour may still not be published if it doesn’t meet Google’s standards. Though this system isn’t fool-proof, as demonstrated by the unintentionally funny scenes captured on Google Maps Street View, it’s still in your best interest to comply with Google’s policies so that you don’t run into any trouble with your business.

If you’re interested in SEO or if you want ways to increase foot traffic for your small business, then optimizing for local search is essential. Google 360 Tours are one way to do this.

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Google Streetview creates 360 virtual tours of your business that not only improve local search rankings but also expand your audience and build customer trust–all while being an essential part of getting found online. Of course, it’s fantastic to have an e-presence as a retailer, but it will never replace the in-person experience of visiting a brick-and-mortar store.

It’s tough for customers who haven’t physically seen your business to make an informed decision about whether or not to buy from you. And if they can’t get a good sense of what your business is like, they’ll probably keep looking until they find something that suits them better. Google 360 Virtual Tours can help with that.

Google Maps Virtual Tours are designed to give potential customers a firsthand look at your business, and entice them to visit in person. If you’re looking for more perfect customers, then this guide is for you. You’ll learn everything there is to know about Google 360 Virtual Tours including what they are, how much they cost, and their many benefits. So let’s get started!

What Is a Google 360 Virtual Tour?

A Google 360 Virtual Tour is a series of panoramic images that give users an immersive experience of exploring your business’s physical storefront as if they were there in person. The Trusted Google Photographer or a Google Trusted Agency use special equipment called 360-degree cameras (or omnidirectional cameras) to capture the multiple images needed for the tour.

Not only can you list virtual tours on your Google Business Profile (GBP), but you can also embed them onto your website or social media with a short piece of code.

Benefits of a Google 360 Tour

Google 360 Virtual Tours provide an immersive experience that helps customers feel like they are actually in your business. By providing this valuable service, you can help your business grow in several ways. Some of the most impactful benefits include: 

-allowing customers to get a realistic sense of what your business looks and feels like 

-giving potential customers a virtual tour before they come into your physical location 

– improving online searchability so that people can easily find and learn about your businesses

Promotes Your Business

Most importantly, a Google 360 Tour will help increase foot traffic to your business.

Better Google Map Rankings

By having a more complete Google Business Profile, you increase the chance of ranking higher on Google Maps and other local searches. Furthermore, by adding a virtual tour to your page, you can fine-tune your profile and selected keywords to attract even more customers than before.

Expanded Brand Reach

By the end of 2021, it is predicted that there will be 1.17 trillion local searches each year- that’s a lot of people looking for businesses like yours! Google 360 virtual tours are one great way to make sure your business comes up in these search results. By having a virtual tour on your website or online listings, you can show customers what makes your business special and differentiate yourself from the competitors. Not to mention, potential customers who can see inside your store before they visit are more likely than others to become actual paying customers.

More Engagement

The average session duration across industries is a measly 4 minutes and 25 seconds, but the longer your customers spend researching your business, obviously, the more likely they’ll be to buy from you or give you a call. A virtual tour will keep users engaged with content on your website increase session duration significantly, giving you plenty of time to convert them into leads.

Establish Trust With New Customers

It is often said that a picture is worth 1,000 words. To put it more contextually, a virtual tour of your business will speak much louder than any amount of text could ever hope to. Furthermore, this type of tour builds trust with potential customers in a way thattext cannot replicate.

Let me explain with an analogy. Say you were looking for an accounting service that could handle businesses employing 150 or more people. After some investigation, you finally find one. But when you go to the address, you see that it’s just a single accountant renting out a small room. Not exactly what you’re looking for now, is it? Although there’s nothing wrong with companies run by a sole staff member.

By providing potential customers a behind-the-scenes look at your business, you are fostering an environment of trust and comfort. In turn, this boosting the chances that customers will buy from you. With a Google 360 Virtual Tour, your clients can explore your store from their own device without even having to step inside. Not only does this give them peace of mind knowing what kinds of products or services you offer, but it also lets them get to know your company before committing to doing business with you.

Extremely Cost-Effective

Google 360 Virtual Tours are excellent for businesses because they need little investment and have many long-term benefits.

The only significant expense is the initial hardware, but otherwise, there aren’t any continuous costs. The software needed to edit and stitch images together is minimal, Google Business Profile makes it easy to post tours, and virtual tours can be used cross-platform as valuable marketing tools.

Many businesses choose to outsource equipment and time-intensive projects because they don’t have the resources necessary to complete them in-house.

Keeps You Visible 24/7Having a virtual tour of your business is like having it open 24/7—people can access it at any time, from anywhere in the world. According to a 2020 report, the peak hours for buying products online are between 8 pm and 9 pm. But this doesn’t just apply to online stores—people are researching businesses after closing time too. Having a well-made website will help educate your potential customers about your products and business even when you’re not there in person.

A Google 360 Virtual Tour will give them a chance to see what it’s like inside your establishment, even when they can’t come during open hours. This could be exactly what they need to make a purchase the following day.

Available Across All Devices

Since the majority of people today use their mobile devices to search online (averaging 60%), it’s important that your business is visible on all platforms. People are increasingly using tablets, smartphones, and laptops to find information about local businesses. If you don’t optimize for mobile traffic, you’re essentially losing out on a lot of potential customers and revenue. Moreover, studies show that mobile traffic will only continue to grow in the coming years.

Google has been quick to adapt their products for the mobile user, and 360 Virtual Tours are no different. In fact, some virtual tours let users explore your business by moving their smart device around. By creating a Google 360 Virtual Tour, you’re getting ahead of the curve by adding an additional layer of mobile optimization to your business.

Statistics On Google Virtual Tours

The Google 360 Virtual Tours provides plenty of advantages, as you can see from the statistics below.

• Listings that include photos and virtual tours are twice as likely to generate interest.
• Did you know that homes with complete listings, including virtual tours, are 78% more likely to be viewed as well-established?
• Photo and video listings inspire potential customers to purchase nearly one-third of the time.
• The majority of consumers (3 out of 4) search for a business online before they visit the physical storefront.
• Did you know that, on average, 41% of businesses searched for on Google Maps receive an onsite visit? And if your business features a virtual tour in its listing, even more customers are likely to come see what you have to offer!
• A massive 62% of customers prefer to see business interiors through images or virtual tours.

People use the internet to look up businesses before going to them in person. A complete Google Business Profile, virtual tours, and other online features will bring people who are ready to buy what you’re selling.

What Type of Camera is Needed for a Virtual Tour?

A 360-degree camera also called an omnidirectional camera, is needed for virtual tours. Most regular cameras only cover a 180-degree field of view in one shot. An omnidirectional camera covers approximately 360 degrees—sometimes it’s slightly less and this is okay because the equipment makes up for it.

Keep in mind that not every omnidirectional camera is created equal. You can get the images you want with a budget 360-degree camera, but they won’t have the high quality that will make your business look its best.

We recommend the following specs:

• 23MP (6720×3360, 7K) still image shooting
• Lenses that reduce ghosting, flare, and purple fringe
• Aperture offers F2.1, F2.5, and F5.6 for great depth of field, even in low light conditions
• 4K (3840×1920, 29.97fps) quality spherical video
• a 1.0″ in back-illuminated CMOS image sensor for superior noise reduction
• RAW DNG and JPEG support for Dual format simultaneous saving
• 4-channel microphone to independently record sound from 4 different directions

How Long Does It Take to Create a Tour?

The answer is less time than one might think. A regular tour takes only a few days from beginning to end. The total cost and duration depend on how many tourist attractions there are (number of steps in the tour).

On average, it will take a professional one to two weeks to create a beautiful 360-degree video of your business from start to finish. However, if you only need a single viewpoint recorded, that will only take 1-2 minutes and the crew could be in and out of your business in just a few hours. For larger shoots (e.g., 40 viewpoints), expect around half a day of shooting alone.

Where Can I Publish My 360 Virtual Tour?

The best part is that you can post your Google 360 Virtual Tour almost anywhere online. The most crucial site to publish it on first though is your Google Business Profile listing. Your listing helps Google get to know about your business, and what services/products you offer, and shows customers where they can find you using things such as Google Maps.

There are few things more critical for small businesses than having an up-to-date and content rich Google Business Profile (GBP) listing. And adding a virtual tour is a fantastic way to not only rank higher but also increase traffic coming your way.

Beyond GBP, you can also publish your virtual tour on the following platforms:

• Social media – Facebook or Instagram
• Your website
• Video platforms like YouTube

The ideal agencies will be able to manage to incorporate your new Google 360 Virtual Tour onto every single one of these platforms.

Google 360 Virtual Tour Cost

Depending on which agency you choose, the cost of your Google 360 Virtual Tour will differ. Some price their tours according to the number of rooms while others use the number of viewpoints. In addition, some agencies charge based on the type of service users such as editing and stitching. Lastly, other companies may upcharge for posting your video onto your website or Google.

In general, business owners don’t want to spend more than $35 from each customer’s perspective. This fee should include on-site shooting, editing, and stitching together the footage, as well as uploading it onto your marketing platforms like GBP.

What Do Professional Services Include?

The type of agency you hire will ultimately determine the kind and number of services available to you. Some agencies include only a few basic services in their standard package, while others might charge extra for certain amenities.

The best agency packages will always include:

• Free initial phone consultation
• A walkthrough of each area to document the project’s scope.
• Commute time from your business to the office
• Viewpoint recordings
• Individual viewpoints (still photos) shot
• Finalized 360° Virtual Tour of your business
• Google Street View integration
• Google Maps integration
• QR Code to 360° Virtual Tour
• Enhanced Google Search Results
• Free snippet to display 360° Virtual Tour on your website
• There are no recurring fees; you only have to pay once.

Need Outside Help? Here’s How the Agency Process Goes

Most business owners would rather work with a professional virtual tour company than attempt to do it themselves and risk not doing a good job. Here’s what you can expect from the process, though note that every agency will have its own procedures. For the most part, however, the process looks something like this:

• Consultation – During this phase, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the virtual tour process and what to expect from it.
• Site Walkthrough – A common practice agencies use to gain insight for your project is an onsite walkthrough. Here, they’ll explore the details of your location and what viewpoints should be covered.
• Estimate – Agencies take into account the number of viewpoints at your desired location, the level of editing required, and other price considerations to give you a personalized estimate.
• Approval & Scheduling – After you’ve agreed to the terms, you can work together with the agency to schedule your Google 360 Virtual Tour at a mutually convenient time and date.
• Onsite Recordings – The photography team will move throughout your business taking 360-degree photos from different angles.
• Edit, Stitch & Complete – Once the photoshoot is completed, your team will return to their editing station to retouch the photos and send the tour off for quality assurance assessment.
• Delivery – Lastly, your team will deliver the custom code for the tour to be placed on your website. Some agencies will post it on your Google Business Profile as well.

These details give you a better idea regarding Google My Business virtual tours. It is up to you to choose whether to go for an agency to design a virtual tour or a DIY approach.

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TourBuilder is a top Virtual Tour platform used by over 33000 photographers. Build Google Street View Tours and create Custom Virtual Tours with TourBuilder

A Best-in-Class Virtual Tour Platform

Use our solutions to produce amazing digital content that puts a modern spin on traditional virtual tours.

Manage clients, projects, and use our advanced invoicing system to monitor and collect recurring payments.

Increase customer retention with proven ROI and sales insights to train clients on how to leverage their tours.

EARN RESIDUAL INCOME

Sell custom tours and earn a portion of each recurring hosting fee.

Built by content creators, for content creators

Businesses across the world are seeking innovation to stand out in their competitive markets. Help clients grow their business with a best-in-class digital solution, TourBuilder. Build virtual tours and house all of their visual assets in one powerful sales tool.

270 M+ Published Google Scenes

5.1 m+ tourbuilder tours served, 33 k+ users, google publisher — a powerful editor for street view.

Become a pro Google Photographer and publish your Google virtual tours with TourBuilder. TourBuilder is approved by Google and makes publishing virtual tours to Google listings easier than ever.

Powerful Dashboard

Monitor your Google and custom virtual tours from one central dashboard with real-time analytics.

Intuitive Builder

Easily upload, connect and moderate your Google tour in minutes.

Reliable Support

We have a dedicated support team ready to answer your questions, including a comprehensive resource center.

TourBuilder — The Ultimate Custom Builder

TourBuilder tours are completely customizable and give your clients a branded sales tool for their website. Add still photography, virtual tours, videos, 3D floor plans, 3D models, and campus maps to create a comprehensive sales tool.

Branded Dashboard

When your customers log into your TourBuilder dashboard, they will see your company colors and logo that aligns with your brand and messaging. We believe that TourBuilder is your enterprise tool, and your customers should recognize the company that is helping them succeed.

Auto Builder

Our auto-builder tool helps to create faster custom tours from Google tours. Let us help you save time, money, and resources.

Built-In Invoicing

Streamline your operations with a built-in invoicing system for custom tours. TourBuilder is integrated with Stripe Connect, which means all of your billing needs are handled safely and securely within the system.

Floor Plan Integration

Increase conversion rates for your clients by adding in floor plans directly into the TourBuilder viewer.

Photo & Video

TourBuilder is more than a virtual tour viewer. Let your clients add any video or photos in unique content tabs.

Virtual Meetings

Your clients can log in and host their own virtual tour meetings with their customers from any location or device.

More than 33,000 users , see what they're saying about TourBuilder

Thanks to TourBuilder, my workflow has never been faster and easier. As a professional, it’s paramount that my work is flawless and as cost effective as possible, and I believe that TourBuilder is currently the best editor to provide both. Sinue Serra Google Photographer

We at 360-up.com, virtual tour marketing based in Duesseldorf and Berlin, are extremely happy to work with the professional software solutions from Panoskin. Marcus Mitter 360-up

It is very easy to use and has the possibility to make virtual tours that integrate video, photos, texts, maps, links. Much more than a platform to publish a Virtual Tour. Emilio Murias Aumente Google Photographer

All plans come with a 10-day free trial of TourBuilder Plus. No credit card required.

Free best for smaller or limited projects.

• 1 Street View Publish per Month
• Unlimited Clients
• Unlimited Pano Uploads
• Panorama Backup
• space holder

$20 per user/month Best for large or frequent projects

• 20 Google Street View Publishes per Month
• Additional tours - $1 USD per tour
• Free Access to TourBuilder
• Email Support
• Nadir Patching Tool
• Import Tool
• Download Uploaded Panoramas
• Scene Analytics
• Add Your Branding
• Create Client Users and Logins
• Tour Previews for Clients

We've refreshed our look. Panoskin is now TourBuilder. We're cooking up some enhancements. Stay tuned for more exciting changes to come.

The new standard in 360° virtual tour software

Create Interactive Engaging Content With CloudPano

360° virtual tours.

To create your first 360º virtual tour click below:

360º Photography Services

360º Virtual Tour Photography Services

Interactive 360° Spins

To create a 360º spin click below:

How To Create a Google Street View/Google Maps Virtual Tour With The CloudPano Software

Create And Display Virtual Tours In 360 and VR

CloudPano 360° virtual tour software empowers you to create 360° virtual tours. Quickly create interactive virtual tours hassle-free. With a few clicks, you can upload, connect and publish a 360° immersive experience. No coding required. Get started today, its free. Click here.

How CloudPano Works

Create a 360° virtual tour with our easy three-step process.

Capture photos in 360

Upload to CloudPano.com and create your tour

Share your tour with the world

Getting Started

What is a 360 virtual tour.

A 360 virtual tour on CloudPano is a real estate marketing tool to view and share a space in an immersive 360 environment. With a smartphone, the CloudPano viewer responds to your movement. This creates a responsive and immersive view of the property. Create your first 360 virtual tour in 5 minutes or less.

Add or Embed 360 Virtual Tours on any Website

(no app or plugin required).

When you publish a 360 virtual tour on CloudPano.com, you will automatically receive a code based link. You can embed your tour right onto your website. We host the tour, you show it off to the world.

Check out a live example

Cloudpano 360 virtual tour examples.

Explore some of our featured 360 tours from the CloudPano community

Florida Luxury 360 Virtual Tour Click to view this demo

New York VR Nursing Home Click to view this demo

Auto Dealership Click to view this demo

Luxury Residential Click to view this demo

AirBnB Rental Click to view this demo

Commercial Construction Click to view this demo

Simple 3D Tour Creation

Create your first tour in under five minutes..

Upload photos using a drag-and-drop interface. Click a single button to set an initial view for each scene. Add hotspots to navigate your tour.

Popular Features

Customize your logo

Set initial view

Re-order scenes

Share In Full 360 and VR

Share and display on any smart device out of the box - no app required.

Give meaningful experiences to your viewers. Built-in motion sensing capabilities and VR-goggle modes work right in the mobile browser. Reach your customer on any platform. Simply share your virtual tour with a single URL link.

Android/iOS

Google Cardboard

No app to download

VR/Motion Navigation

Customize Your Tour Branding

Add logos, hotspot navigation and more.

Use linked hotspots to teleport between scenes. Add your logo and establish your brand.

Customize Your Logo

Contact Information

Share on social media

Keep Your Custom URL

White-label your virtual tour

Use your own website domain.

Remove all references of CloudPano.com. Use your own logo and keep your website domain. Easily use your own URL. Add 360 virtual tours into your business and keep our name hidden.

Customize Your URL

Remove CloudPano Branding

The Perfect Software Toolkit For Virtual Tour Entrepreneurs

Start a local 360 virtual tour business, add virtual reality marketing to current business.

A Simple Software Solution To Power Your Virtual Tour Revenue

Private Label / White Label - Keep Your Website Domain Name and Protect Your Brand

Add or Embed Your Published 360 Virtual Tours Directly To Your Website or Blog (Wordpress Compatible)

Present Your 360 Tours In A Virtual Reality Headset

International Hosting On Local Server Networks (Speed Guaranteed)

CloudPano.com is a Virtual Tour Software built for entrepreneurs, photographers and real estate brokers. You will be empowered to create world class 360/VR virtual tours quickly, market real estate at a high level AND keep your brand on the front of tour. If you are looking for a 360 virtual tour software built for the business owner - you are in the right place.

Simple Pricing

Build a 360 virtual tour for free. Make the tour your own for a few dollars. One time fee, hosted tour for life.

• Unlimited 360 Photos
• Share Anywhere
• Gyroscope-enabled Motion Control
• Add Branding and Logo
• Hotspots and Infospots
• Three Free Tour Limit
• Remove "Made by CloudPano" watermark
• Embed On Your Website
• Complete access to CloudPano's 360 tour creator
• Unlimited tours
• Life-time tours - no expiration
• White-label/Bring your own URL
• 8K/High-def premium photo uploads
• Google Analytics
• Embed HTML and Media
• CloudPano Live Video Chat
• MLS-Compliant Tour Cloning
• Ambient Sounds and Music
• Tour Privacy Settings
• Lead Capture Tool

PRO PLUS BUSINESS

• Enterprise Partnership Access
• Custom Integrations
• Unlock Team Work Flows
• Industry Specific Feature Customization
• Dedicated Account Managment
• CloudPano Live For Sales Teams
• Custom Training
• Hardware Onboarding
• Host Account Bundles
• Branded Experience Management

CloudPano Pro User Testimonials

The technology is pretty amazing and the finished 3d tour is high definition. the tours played well on everything from a desktop to a cellphone. highly recommended., i just pitched a $2.5 million dollar fsbo with the vr headset and cloudpano software. i impressed the client, built rapport and added value with the vr presentation. it's marketing like that this that makes you stick out amongst your competition... and ultimately this moves property at a high level., this technology changes the game. my customers are very excited about it. and i know when my customers are excited about it, i am going to make some more money., 360 tours are an easy way to upsell my clients on location. plus, it only takes a few minutes to create a virtual tour on cloudpano.com., cloudpano has a crisp and clean design. plus the platform hosts the 360 virtual tours for me, so i can create tours quickly and get back to shooting., being able to have a full 360 tour of my listings and show sellers how i can take marketing of their home to the next level is huge i appreciate you and your team helping me out along the way answering any and all questions that i have had so far and i am excited to continue to implement and grow my business with the help of you and your team., common questions.

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