Getting Started with Lumion to VR

This guide walks you through the complete workflow for viewing your Lumion designs in VR on Meta Quest using SENTIO VR — from exporting 360 panoramas to sharing with clients.

1. Export 360 Panoramas from Lumion

Open your 3D modeling software and import your model into Lumion. Set up your scene, choose your camera positions, and apply materials and effects.

Click the Panorama Rendering button in the render toolbar. Click the small arrow next to it to choose between:

Monoscopic — single-eye image, suitable for web and mobile viewing
Stereoscopic — separate left/right eye images for true 3D depth in VR (recommended for Meta Quest)

Configure your render settings:

Projection Type: Select Equirectangular (this is the standard format compatible with Meta Quest and most VR viewers). In older Lumion versions (8–12), this was called "Generic Device."
Output quality: Higher quality takes longer to render. The difference between 3-star and 5-star quality can range from minutes to over an hour depending on your PC.
Resolution: Select your desired resolution and save the file in JPG format.

Tip: For the best VR experience, use Stereoscopic mode at the highest resolution your hardware allows. This creates the most immersive experience when viewed in a Meta Quest headset.

For detailed Lumion-specific export steps, see:

360 images using Lumion

2. Download Panoramas to Your Desktop

Once rendering is complete, Lumion will save the panorama files to your designated output folder. Locate the rendered 360 panorama files on your desktop.

Supported formats:

JPG (recommended — smaller file size, widely compatible)
PNG (lossless quality, larger files)

Supported resolutions range from 2K (2048 x 1024) to 16K (16384 x 8192).

3. Log In to Your SENTIO VR Account

Go to https://app.sentiovr.com/login and log in to your SENTIO VR account.

If you don't have an account yet, you can request a free trial to get started.

4. Create a New 360 Tour

From the SENTIO VR dashboard:

Go to Projects
Click 360 Tours
Click Create New Tour
Give your tour a name (e.g., "Residential Design - Option B")

5. Upload Panoramas and Customize Your Tour

Drag and drop your exported Lumion panoramas into the tour editor, or click the upload button to select files from your desktop.

Once uploaded, you can customize your tour with:

Hotspots — add navigation points so viewers can move between panoramas (e.g., from the living room to the terrace)
Floor plans — upload a floor plan image so viewers can see where they are in the design
Notes — add text annotations to highlight design details or material choices
Audio — add voiceover narration to guide viewers through the tour
Video — embed video clips within the tour
2D pop-ups — attach reference images, mood boards, or product sheets

Arrange the panoramas in the order you want viewers to experience them.

6. Save Your Tour

Once you're happy with the layout and customizations, click Save to publish your tour. Your tour is now hosted in the cloud and ready to share.

Any updates you make later (adding new panoramas, adjusting hotspots, etc.) are saved automatically and reflected everywhere the tour is shared — no need to re-send links or transfer files.

7. Share a Link

Every tour in SENTIO VR gets a unique shareable link. You can share your tour with clients and stakeholders by:

Copying the link and sending it via email, Slack, or any messaging app
Generating a QR code that anyone can scan to open the tour on their phone, tablet, or VR headset

Recipients can view the tour in their web browser on any device — no app or account required for web viewing.

8. View in VR on Meta Quest Using a QR Code or 6-Digit Code

To view the tour in immersive VR on a Meta Quest headset:

Download the SENTIO VR app from the Meta Quest Store (free)
Open the app on your Meta Quest headset
On the SENTIO VR web portal, note the 6-digit access code for your tour
Enter the code in the SENTIO VR app — or scan the QR code — to instantly load the tour
Put on the headset and explore your Lumion design in full-scale VR

No PC, no cables, no setup required. The tour streams from the cloud directly to the headset.

Clients and external stakeholders can also view your design using the same 6-digit code or QR code in view-only mode — no SENTIO VR license needed on their end.

What's Next?

360 images using Lumion