Creating Professional 3D Virtual Tours with Matterport

Step 1: Choose Your Matterport Camera

Matterport supports a range of capture devices:

• Matterport Pro3 — Flagship 3D camera, best-in-class accuracy
• Matterport Pro2 — Previous generation, excellent quality at lower price
• Smartphone (iPhone/Android) — Free Matterport Capture app
• Ricoh Theta / Insta360 — Third-party 360 cameras via integrations
• Leica BLK360 — Laser scanning for large commercial properties

Step 2: Plan Your Scan Strategy

• Place scan points 5-8 feet apart for optimal alignment
• Each scan point must see at least two other positions
• Scan all rooms: bathrooms, closets, laundry, garage
• Include outdoor spaces: patios, decks, yards, front exterior
• Avoid direct sunlight on the camera or reflective surfaces
• Close all interior doors before scanning

Step 3: Capture the Property

• Position the camera at your first scan point
• Start capture from the app — the camera rotates automatically
• Move to each subsequent point following your planned grid
• The app shows alignment in real-time — green = aligned
• A typical 2,000 sq ft home: 30-60 scan positions, 45-90 minutes

Step 4: Upload and Process

• Upload scans via Wi-Fi to the Matterport Cloud
• Cortex AI processes scans into 3D mesh, dollhouse view, and floor plans
• Processing time: 2-4 hours for a residential property
• You will receive an email notification when ready

Step 5: Customize the Tour

• Add Mattertags — Interactive hotspots with text, photos, videos
• Set starting view — Choose the first room and angle visitors see
• Create a highlight reel — Guided video walkthrough of curated views
• Generate schematic floor plan — Cortex AI auto-generates 2D plans
• Add room labels — Mark Kitchen, Master Bedroom, etc.

Step 6: Publish and Share

• MLS Integration — Auto-syndicate to major MLS platforms
• Embed on website — Copy the iframe embed code
• Social media — Share tour link on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
• Virtual Open House — Host live tours with Matterport Live Q&A
• QR Code — Generate QR code for yard signs
• Download assets — Export hi-res photos, GIFs, dollhouse view