360° Camera Calibration Guide
Easy Surround View Stitching Setup
Installing a 360° surround view camera system is exciting — but getting the stitching right can be surprisingly tricky.
Many users finish installing all four cameras, power everything on, and then realize the bird’s-eye view doesn’t look correct. The vehicle may appear distorted, parking lines don’t align, or the stitched image has visible gaps and overlaps.
The good news is: in most cases, this is not a hardware issue.
Accurate 360° stitching depends on three things:
- Correct calibration mat placement
- Proper camera angle adjustment
- Selecting the correct lens parameters
In this guide, we’ll show you how to complete the 360° surround view calibration step by step and achieve a clean, factory-style panoramic image.
Prepare the Calibration Mats
Prepare one complete set of calibration mats and choose the corresponding stitching layout inside the system.
Our system supports 5 different calibration layouts. In this tutorial, we will use Layout No.3 as an example.
Place the Calibration Mats Correctly
Position the calibration mats around the vehicle.
Important requirements:
- Both calibration mats must remain perfectly parallel.
- Ensure equal spacing on both sides.
- Use a measuring tape if necessary.
Incorrect placement may cause image distortion after stitching.
Enter Surround View Settings
Open the 360° Surround View interface.
Go to: Settings → Calibration
This will open the adjustment screen.
Open Stitching Parameters
Navigate to: Parameter Management → Stitching
This section controls image alignment and camera mapping.
Select the Correct Calibration Layout (4m × 4m)
Choose the matching calibration template.
For manual stitching, select the layout corresponding to your calibration mat setup.
Using the wrong template can result in poor image alignment.
Adjust Camera Angles
Before starting calibration:
- Make sure front and rear calibration mats are fully visible.
- Adjust left and right camera images until lines appear parallel.
- Dedicated vehicle-specific cameras usually do not require angle correction.
Take your time during this step — proper angle adjustment has the biggest impact on final stitching quality.
Enter Stitching Parameters
Fill in:
- Vehicle length (actual measurement)
- Lens type: 1005_2053_1080P
Leave other values unchanged.
Then press: Start Stitching
The system will automatically generate the panoramic surround view.
Final Result
Once calibration is completed correctly, your 360° surround view should display:
- Smooth image transition
- Accurate vehicle position
- Better parking assistance
- Factory-style bird’s-eye perspective
If your image still looks distorted after calibration, recheck camera angles and calibration mat placement before changing other parameters.
Need help? Watch our step-by-step video guide:
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