Which Skybox Format? Equirectangular vs Cubemap vs HDRI
Equirectangular, cubemap, or HDRI? A 30-second decision table for Unity, Unreal, Blender and WebGL — plus free conversion paths for every choice.
May 21, 2026
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Panorama AI Blog
360° Panorama Guides
Learn how to create, convert, preview, and use AI-generated equirectangular panoramas and HDRI environment maps.
AI HDRI for Blender, Unreal, and Unity
Learn how AI-generated equirectangular environment maps can support look-dev workflows, where Radiance .hdr helps, and where captured HDRIs are still better.
May 13, 2026
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How to Make a 360° Photo: Convert Any Image into a Panorama
Make a 360° photo from a regular image — a practical guide to source-photo choice, prompts, preview checks, and export tips. No 360° camera needed.
May 13, 2026
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What Is an Equirectangular Image?
Understand the 2:1 equirectangular panorama format, why it looks distorted when opened flat, and how 360° viewers map it onto a sphere.
May 13, 2026
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How to Write Prompts for AI 360° Panoramas
Learn practical prompt patterns for generating cleaner 2:1 equirectangular panoramas with better horizons, seams, poles, lighting, and scene coherence.
May 13, 2026
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