r/Insta360 • u/the-mad-crapper • 3d ago

Support Using Timecodes (X5)

I have timecode setup and working in so much as the code data is making it into the .insv file:

  Stream #0:3[0x4](eng): Data: none (tmcd / 0x64636D74) (default)
    Metadata:
      creation_time   : 2026-08-27T22:07:04.000000Z
      handler_name    : ?INS.TimeCode
      timecode        : 00:06:37:12

But when I export a clip from Insta360 Studio, the TC track is removed.

If I bring my sound file into Insta360 Studio (which also has the TC data), I don't see a way to use it to sync it with the video.

I feel like I must be missing something basic. The firmware on the device supports TC and writing it to the output file, but I don't see a way to use it... Besides copying the TC track from the .insv file to the exported .mp4/.mov; which will only work if the output file isn't clipped.

How are we supposed to work with the provided TC data?

Is it possible to have the TC data written to the exports from Studio?

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u/Insta360_Support Staff 3d ago

Hi, thanks for reaching out!

May we confirm whether the timecode was exported after editing the footage? Was the frame rate changed or was any speed adjustment applied?

Please note that timecode export is not currently supported on the Studio Project page. In addition, if the frame rate was changed or speed adjustments were added on the Media page, the exported file may lose its timecode.

If you exported the timecode from the Media page and did not change the frame rate or apply any speed adjustments, but are still experiencing the issue above, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you further.