Create 360 image with AI workflows have completely transformed how digital creators build virtual environments. Instead of needing a real location or a 360° camera, you can now generate a full panoramic scene using AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Photoshop — and instantly turn it into an immersive virtual tour inside The Third Product.
In this guide, you’ll learn the full workflow:
from the idea → to the prompt → to generating the panorama → refining the seam → and finally uploading it into a virtual gallery.
Step 1 — Start With a Clear Concept (ChatGPT)
Every 360° scene begins with a well-defined idea.
For this tutorial, the goal was to create:
- a clean, modern gallery space
- soft ambient lighting
- white walls
- empty picture frames
- a calm atmosphere
- correct 2:1 aspect ratio required for panoramas
Using ChatGPT, we generated a precise, structured prompt that defines the room type, the lighting, the mood, and the technical details.
A clear prompt ensures the AI generator produces an accurate and usable 360° environment.
This method allows any creator to create a 360 image with AI even if the real location doesn’t exist.
Step 2 — Generate the 360 Image in Midjourney
With the prompt ready, the next step was to send it to Midjourney.
Why the 2:1 Ratio Matters
A true 360° panorama must use a 2:1 equirectangular format — twice as wide as it is tall.
This is the standard format for virtual tours and VR environments.
Midjourney supports this format and generates an image that includes:
- all four walls
- the floor
- the ceiling
- continuous perspective across the entire frame
The result feels like a real 360° photo, even if the location doesn’t exist in real life.
Step 3 — Fix the Seam in Photoshop
To make the panorama work perfectly, the edges of the image must connect seamlessly.
The process is simple:
- Duplicate the layer
- Shift it so the left and right edges meet exactly
- Use Photoshop’s AI “Generative Fill” to blend the seam
- Merge the result into one clean panoramic image
This ensures smooth 360° rotation inside any virtual tour viewer.
Upscale for High Quality
Before uploading, it’s recommended to upscale the image so it remains sharp inside the virtual gallery — especially on large screens or VR headsets.
We will cover the best upscaling methods in a separate video.
By using this workflow, you can create a 360 image with AI that looks seamless inside a virtual tour.
Step 4 — Upload the Image into The Third Product
Once the panorama is ready, simply upload it to The Third Product.
The platform instantly wraps the file into a full 360° scene, allowing you to:
- rotate the view
- explore the entire room
- experience the AI-generated gallery as if it were real
With a single upload, your static image becomes an interactive virtual environment.
Final Result — A Full 360° Virtual Gallery Created with AI
From a simple idea to a complete panoramic environment —
this workflow shows how AI, creativity, and The Third Product come together to unlock new possibilities for:
- educators
- creators
- museums
- photographers
- designers
- and anyone building virtual tours
You can now create spaces that don’t exist in reality, yet feel fully immersive in 360°.
Many educators, museums, and designers now create 360 images with AI to build immersive experiences.
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To learn more about the tools used in this process, you can explore Midjourney’s official documentation at docs.midjourney.com, review Adobe’s guide to generative AI editing in Photoshop at helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/generative-fill.html, and read about the equirectangular 2:1 panoramic standard on the Panotools Wiki at wiki.panotools.org/Equirectangular_Projection. For additional background on immersive content and VR best practices, Google’s VR developer resources at developers.google.com/vr provide helpful insights.
