Parallel Media Encoder Parallel Media Encoder
360° Metadata Preserved

Compress Insta360 Video & Footage Without Losing 360 Metadata

Most transcoders strip the metadata that makes your footage work as 360 video. Parallel Media Encoder keeps it intact — so Insta360 Studio still recognizes every clip.

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Requires macOS 14.5 or later. Apple Silicon required.

Original

.insv / .lrv

7680×3840 · H.265

1.48 GB

360 Metadata

Preserved

Compressed

.insv / .lrv

7680×3840 · H.265

348 MB

77% smaller file size
Insta360 .insv and .lrv files loaded in Parallel Media Encoder showing resolution, codec, and 360 detection

Automatically detects Insta360 files with resolution, codec, and 360 flag

Keep Insta360 Metadata and Use Insta360 File Extension toggles enabled in Parallel Media Encoder

One toggle keeps your 360 metadata intact for Insta360 Studio

Your 360 Footage Stays 360

Compress your Insta360 footage — .insv and .lrv files — and keep the metadata that matters. Open the output in Insta360 Studio with full 360 navigation, reframing, and FlowState. No flat video surprises.

Smaller Files, Same Quality Control

Choose H.264 for maximum compatibility or H.265 for smaller files at the same visual quality. Adjust bitrate, resolution, and codec settings to match your workflow.

Handles Multi-Track Files Automatically

Insta360 cameras record front and back lenses as separate tracks inside one file. PME detects this automatically and encodes every track at full resolution — no manual splitting required.

How to Compress Insta360 Footage on Mac

1

Drop in your Insta360 files

Drag your .insv or .lrv files into Parallel Media Encoder. The app detects them as Insta360 footage and turns on metadata preservation automatically.

Insta360 .insv and .lrv files loaded in Parallel Media Encoder source panel showing resolution, codec, and 360 flag
2

Choose your output settings

Pick H.264 or H.265, set your target bitrate and resolution, and optionally keep the .insv/.lrv file extension for full Insta360 software compatibility.

Keep Insta360 Metadata and Use Insta360 File Extension toggles enabled in Parallel Media Encoder
3

Compress and use in Insta360 Studio

Hit encode. Your compressed .insv and .lrv files open in Insta360 Studio as 360 media — ready for reframing, stabilization, and export, just like the originals.

Insta360 .insv and .lrv files encoding in Parallel Media Encoder with progress bars

Frequently asked questions

Will my compressed Insta360 files still work in Insta360 Studio?
Yes. Parallel Media Encoder preserves the Insta360-specific metadata atoms that tell Insta360 Studio (and other 360 software) the file is 360 media. Your compressed clips open and behave exactly like the originals — full 360 navigation, reframing, and FlowState stabilization.
Which Insta360 cameras are supported?
Any Insta360 camera that outputs .insv or .lrv files — including the ONE X3, X4, ONE RS, Ace Pro, and earlier models. If the file has Insta360 metadata, PME detects it automatically.
Should I use H.264 or H.265 for Insta360 compression?
Both work with metadata preservation. H.265 produces smaller files at the same quality — use it if your editing software supports it. H.264 is the safer choice for maximum compatibility across devices and platforms.
Can I compress Insta360 footage to ProRes?
ProRes and DNx codecs don't support Insta360 metadata — this is a format limitation, not an app limitation. For 360 workflows, stick with H.264 or H.265 to keep your footage recognized as 360 media.
Does it handle the dual-lens tracks in Insta360 files?
Yes. Insta360 cameras record front and back lenses as separate video tracks inside one file. PME detects multi-track files automatically and encodes each track at full resolution, so stitching works correctly in Insta360 Studio.
Is Parallel Media Encoder free?
The free version handles Insta360 compression with full metadata preservation — queue up to 8 files with 2 encoding simultaneously. Pro ($39, one-time purchase) unlocks full chip-tier parallel encoding for even faster batch processing.

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