In a method for generating a 360 degree looping video file, a source 360 degree video file is received. At least one configuration setting is received for a 360 degree looping video file, the at least one configuration comprising a projection type of the 360 degree looping video file. The 360 degree looping video file is generated based at least on the source 360 degree video file and the projection type, the 360 degree looping video file comprising a video data file and spatial mapping instructions, wherein the 360 degree looping video file, when executed at an electronic device, displays the video data file according to the spatial mapping instructions.