Support

Manuals, software and other free resoruces to help you get the most out of your Mantis Sub housing.

Designs for 3D printing

Check out our Thingiverse page for STL files of useful parts that you can download and 3D print yourself.

Mantis Sub Firmware Updates

This program will update the firmware of your Mantis Sub housing to the latest version.

Installation:

  • Download firmware updater program and open/unpack.

  • Connect Mantis Sub controller with Ethernet cable to Insta360 Pro.

  • Start Mantis Sub controller and Insta360 Pro.

  • Connect your computer to Insta360 Pro’s WiFi network

    • SSID: Insta360-Pro2-xxxxx.OSC

    • Password: 88888888

  • Run Firmware Updater

    • You may be presented with a Security Warning.

    • macoS: Click OK, then go to System Preferences -> Security & Privacy -> click “Open Anyway”.

    • Windows: Click on “More Info” -> click “Run anyway”.

  • Click on “Update Firmware” and wait for the update to complete.

  • Restart the Mantis Sub controller by turning it off and on.

  • Wait for the Mantis Sub controller to boot, then navigate to the WebApp at http://192.168.43.2/ to verify your recording settings.

    • Please make sure to enter “http” into the address fields. Many browsers automatically try “https”.

    • If you have connected your mobile phone to the Insta360 Pro’2 WiFi network but can’t open the page, try disabling mobile data.

  • You might have to Shift-Reload the page or clear the browser cache to get the latest WebApp version.

  • We recommend to add the WebApp to the Home Screen of your mobile device for quick access without having to type the address.

Screenshots:

Mantis Sub WebApp on mobile - Settings

Mantis Sub WebApp on mobile - Control

LED color reference table

Mantis Sub batch tools for copying and stitching

We bundled some of our Python scripts that we use for copying memory cards and batch stitching into installer files for Windows and macOS.

Batch Copy

Use Batch Copy to copy files from multiple Insta360 Pro 2 memory cards to a common destination directory.

Batch Stitcher

Use Batch Stitcher to stitch multiple Insta360 Pro 2 recordings from a common source folder with the same settings.

Livestream VR

The free Livestream VR App by Mantis Sub is the only VR app for live monitoring and control of the popular Insta360 Pro, Pro 2, and Titan cameras. No internet connection required!

Livestream VR is available for Windows, macOS, and Oculus (Meta) Quest.
https://www.mantis-sub.com/livestreamvr

Insta360 ONE RS Software

Software for the Insta360 ONE RS camera can be downloaded from their official download page for Insta360 ONE RS. For convenience we provide direct links to the latest version we have tested. Later versions maybe available on the official download page.

Insta360 Studio 2024

Insta360 Studio 2024 allows users to edit videos and photos shot on ONE RS 1-inch 360 Edition. It contains the Insta360 Plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X.

Tutorial Videos:

Insta360 Device Control App for mobile


Insta360 Pro Software

Software for the Insta360 Pro/Pro2 camera can be downloaded from their official download page for Insta360 Pro2 and Pro. For convenience we provide direct links to the most important downloads, including older versions for compatibility with certain hardware settings.

Insta360 Pro Camera Control

The control app connects to the camera via WiFi or Ethernet and lets you adjust settings, view recorded videos, and start/stop recording or livestream.

Insta360 Stitcher

Use Insta360 Stitcher to stitch the footage from each of the six lenses into an equirectangular 2:1 format suitable for viewing in VR goggles or uploading to video platforms. Our Mantis Sub Academy article explains how to use Insta360 Stitcher.

Latest version:

Compatibility versions:

Recommended system requirements for Insta360 Stitcher.

Please contact Insta360 support directly for support or to check on latest versions for your hardware.



Insta360 ONE RS Firmware

Firmware for the Insta360 ONE RS can be downloaded from their official download page for Insta360 ONE RS. For convenience we provide direct links to a version we have tested. Installation instructions are contained in the zip archive.

Downloads:

Please confirm all camera settings after a firmware update according to this guide.

Insta360 Pro/Pro2 Firmware

Firmware for the Insta360 Pro and Pro2 cameras can be downloaded from their official download page for Insta360 Pro2 and Pro. For convenience we provide direct links, including older versions for compatibility with certain configurations.

Downloads:

Pro 2 Firmware upgrade instructions:

  • Download the firmware archive.

  • Unzip the archive.

  • Remove the SD card from the battery compartment of the camera.

  • Copy the file Insta360_Pro2_Update.bin to the top folder of the SD card. Do not rename the file.

  • Insert the SD card into its slot in the battery compartment.

  • Ensure the camera is charged more than 30% and connected to its power adapter.

    • Additional step for downgrading or reinstalling the current firmware version:

      • Connect to the Camera via Insta360 Pro control App.

      • Click on “Camera Settings” (bottom left).

      • Click on “Unlock firmware downgrade”.

  • Restart the camera. The camera will begin updating.

    • The firmware upgrade should take 2-3 minutes.

    • If the camera hangs during the upgrade, turn off the camera by holding the power button and repeat the firmware upgrade.

  • When the update is complete the camera will restart.

  • After the firmware upgrade …

    • use the buttons on the camera to enter the settings menu and change the setting for Ethernet from “DHCP” to “Direct”.

    • use the buttons on the camera to turn on WiFi



360 Video/Photo Players And Tools

360 Video Editing Software

360 Video Players

  1. VLC Player for Windows, Mac, Linux, etc. (free)

  2. PotPlayer for Windows (free)

  3. GoPro VR Player 3.0.5 for Windows and Mac (free).
    Also supports viewing images. Direct links:

    1. GoPro VR Player for Mac OS X (61.53MB)

    2. GoPro VR Player for Windows 64 bits (104.53MB)

  4. GoPro Player for Windows and Mac (free, can also reframe and trim)


Panoramic Metadata Injector/Fixer

  1. Google Spatial Metadata Injector for videos (free)
    To configure video files so they are correctly detected as 360 videos for YouTube, VLC, etc.

  2. Exif Fixer for photos (free)
    To configure image files so they are correctly detected as panoramic photos for Facebook etc.

Photo Editing Software For Panoramic Photos

360 Photo Editing:

  1. Affinity Photo for Windows and Mac

  2. PaintShop Pro for Windows (only jpg)

  3. Photoshop for Windows and Mac

360 Photo Stitching:

  1. PTGui for Windows, Mac, Linux

  2. Hugin for Windows and Mac (free)

  3. Pano2VR for Windows and Mac

  4. Photoshop for Windows and Mac

Free JavaScript Libraries for hosting 360 Videos and Photos

To add 360 video/photo playback to your website without using a photo or video hosting service

Virtual Tour software

Web platforms for distributing VR content

Free video converter software

These free programs can convert almost any format into almost any format.

3D viewing and modeling software

These programs can view and edit 3D models as produced by photogrammetry

Blender (free)

Bforartists - Blender for Artists (free)

Meshlab (free)

Freecad (free)

Cinema 4D (paid)

3Ds Max (paid)

Maya (paid)

Fusion 360 (paid)