How to Use 360° Pictures to Capture a Complete Job Site
Restoration
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Silvia Corvi
Community Manager
Explaining a complicated job over the phone rarely goes well. Describing a smoke loss or a hidden water damage to someone who’s never stepped foot on site? You’ve probably said, “You just have to see it” more than once.
That’s where 360° tours come in — and if you're using magicplan, you already have the tool to make it happen.
Here’s how it works, why it matters, and how to start using it right away.
Why 360° Photos Are Worth It
Whether you're trying to get an adjuster on the same page, keep your PMs aligned, or avoid disputes with homeowners, visuals help. But not just any visuals — clear, full‑room visuals tied directly to the layout of the job.
That’s exactly what magicplan’s 360° Link does. You can now capture full‑room panoramic photos and link them to your floor plan. Anyone can view the tour remotely — even if they don’t use magicplan — just by clicking a simple share link.
How to Capture a 360° Job Tour
If you’ve got a 360° camera (for example from Ricoh) or just want to use your mobile device, here’s all it takes to shoot a tour inside magicplan:
Connect your 360° camera via magicplan. You can check all Compatible 360° Cameras
Select a room, tap on ‘Photos & Notes’ from the info section, and in a couple of clicks you can capture one or more 360° pictures of a room.
If you don’t want yourself in the frame, step out of the room, let the camera capture the space.
Edit the photo as needed: you can add notes, blur sensitive info, highlight key damage.
Publish & share: generate a link from within magicplan and send it to your stakeholders — no login required for them to view. Visit this link for more details: Create a 360 Tour in the magicplan App
The tour is saved to the exact room you shot it in, stored under “Photos & Files” in your project dashboard. You (or anyone you share it with) can scroll around, zoom in, and view the space as if they were there in person.
Real‑World Wins
Here’s how restoration contractors are using it today:
Remote adjuster reviews – no more back‑and‑forth over blurry phone pics or texts.
Final walkthroughs/hand‑offs – capture “before” and “after” with clarity.
Scope clarification – eliminate confusion or “we thought it meant this” moments before estimates go out.
Progress documentation – clean visual records for each phase of the job.
📌Bonus: you don’t need extra software, messy cloud folders, or complicated platforms. It’s all inside magicplan.
Final Thought: Today’s Takeaway
If you’ve got a 360° camera, try it out on your next job. Walk a room, shoot the tour, and send it to a remote adjuster or internal PM. See how it changes the conversation.
Not only does it reduce questions, it builds trust. And it’s already built into magicplan — no need for new apps or extra steps.
If you're not using 360°Link yet, this is a good time to test it out. All you need is your phone and a camera that’s already in your truck.
Do you want to discuss this topic further or get some tips from other restorers? Go into our magicplan Community, thousands of users have already joined.
