Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What is 360 Hextile?

360 Hextile is a desktop application that transforms 360° images into richly stylized panoramic art using AI diffusion models. It uses a hexagonal tiling approach that ensures seamless results across the full sphere.

How much does it cost?

360 Hextile is a one-time purchase — no subscriptions, no cloud fees. See our pricing page for current pricing.

What hardware do I need?

Minimum: - NVIDIA GPU with 10GB+ VRAM (RTX 3080 or equivalent) - 16GB system RAM - Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

Recommended: - NVIDIA RTX 4090 or similar (24GB VRAM) - 32GB system RAM - SSD storage

Do I need an internet connection?

Only for: - Downloading the installer and AI models (~4-8GB depending on models) - License activation (one-time) - Software updates (optional)

Once set up, all processing runs locally on your GPU — fully offline.

What operating systems are supported?

Currently Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit) with an NVIDIA GPU. CUDA is required.

Processing Questions

How long does processing take?

Depends on template, pipeline, and GPU:

• 20_2K template: ~2 minutes (RTX 4090)
• 32_3K template: ~3 minutes (RTX 4090)
• 44_4K template: ~4 minutes (RTX 4090)

Times vary by pipeline — FLUX.1 Schnell processes in seconds per tile; Qwen-Image BF16 may take minutes per tile. Times shown are approximate for SDXL on RTX 4090. Older GPUs will take longer. More VRAM generally means faster processing.

What image formats are supported?

Input: JPG, PNG (equirectangular 2:1 aspect ratio) Output: JPG, PNG

What is the maximum output resolution?

Up to 8192x4096 pixels (8K) using the 44-tile template.

What AI models are included?

360 Hextile includes support for multiple Stable Diffusion models: - Stable Diffusion XL (SDXL) - Stable Diffusion 3.5 - Stable Diffusion 1.5 - Stable Diffusion 2.x

Each model has its own artistic character — from painterly to photorealistic.

Technical Questions

Why hexagonal tiles?

Hexagons provide better sphere coverage, fewer visible seams, and more natural distribution compared to square tiles. This mathematical approach is inspired by geodesic dome geometry.

Does it work with AMD GPUs?

Not currently. 360 Hextile requires NVIDIA CUDA for GPU processing.

Can I use custom LoRA models?

Yes. You can install and swap LoRA models to unlock specific artistic styles, characters, and aesthetics.

Can I use ControlNet?

Yes. ControlNet support is built in for depth-guided generation, preserving spatial structure while the AI reimagines surfaces.

Purchase & Licensing

Can I use it commercially?

Yes. Your license permits both personal and commercial use. All content you create with 360 Hextile is yours.

How many machines can I install it on?

Your license includes 2 machine activations. You can deactivate a machine to free up an activation slot.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes — 30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. See our refund policy for details.

How do I activate my license?

After purchasing, you'll receive a license key. Launch 360 Hextile, enter your key, and activation is automatic. See the Getting Started guide for step-by-step instructions.

Troubleshooting

"CUDA out of memory" error?

Solutions: - Use a smaller template (20_2K instead of 44_4K) - Close other GPU-intensive applications - Check that your GPU meets the minimum 10GB VRAM requirement

Processing is very slow?

Check: - GPU temperature (thermal throttling?) - Other applications using your GPU - Try a smaller template first - Ensure you have sufficient VRAM

Where can I get help?

• Troubleshooting Guide — Common issues and solutions
• Discord Community — Ask our AI bot or chat with other users
• Contact us — Get personalized support

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