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What is the best desktop software to stitch raw DSLR photos into a seamless 360 spherical panorama?
PTGui Pro is the industry standard for high-end 360 stitching from DSLR photos, offering precise control over blending, exposure correction, and parallax compensation. Adobe Lightroom combined with Autopano (or its successor, Mistika VR) also produces excellent results. For simpler workflows, Insta360 Studio and Ricoh's Theta app handle their respective cameras' raw files with one-click processing.
What is the best method to extract high-quality 2D still photos from a 360 video walkthrough?
Use the 360 video software's built-in "reframe" or "keyframe" export feature (available in Insta360 Studio, GoPro Player, etc.) to select the exact angle and field of view, then export as a high-resolution still image. For maximum quality, shoot 360 video at the highest available resolution (8K+) and extract stills at specific timestamps. Post-process the extracted crops in Lightroom for professional-grade output.