Video uploads

In addition to geotagged images, Mapillary also supports video uploads. The Desktop Uploader and mapillary_tools now have native support for uploading many popular video files, enabling denser capture and easier workflows. Video capture allows for a much higher framerate than timelapse images and is now the recommended method of capture when you’re using moving vehicles like a car or bicycle. After uploading, the video(s) will be processed into images. 

You can also upload geotagged videos and images simultaneously.

GoPro Video

Mapillary supports uploading videos taken on GoPro’s popular line of action cameras and 360 cameras (including the Hero and MAX line of cameras). These cameras output .mp4 and .360 video files which Mapillary now natively supports. For example, take a look at our updated guide for capturing with the GoPro MAX (our recommended consumer 360° camera). We recommend different capture settings depending on whether you’re capturing by car, bicycle, or walking:

• 🚗 When driving, we recommend shooting 360 video at 24 frames per second and 5.6K resolution
• 🚲 When biking, use 360 time lapse video at an interval of 0.5 seconds and 5.6K resolution
• 🚶 When walking, use 360 time lapse photos (one frame every 2 seconds) and 16MP resolution

CAMM (Camera Motion Metadata Spec) Video

The CAMM format is a standard developed by Google that links movement and location information with mp4 files. It has emerged as a popular format for 360º camera manufacturers (particularly higher-end cameras) providing support for Google Street View uploads.

Just like with GoPro formats, you can now upload CAMM format videos from cameras like Ricoh Theta X or Insta360 Pro2 directly with the Desktop Uploader or via the command line in mapillary_tools.