ABOUT BIGPIXEL

Gigapixel
World Explorer

Since 2014, we redefine how humanity sees cities.
Discover the world again—in billions of pixels.

Origins

A global ultra-large-pixel imagery platform

GigaExplorer was created by BigPixel (Shanghai Jingkun Computer Technology Co., Ltd.) to redefine how cities are seen through super-panorama imaging.

Since 2014, BigPixel has explored the fusion of photography, computer vision, interactive experience, and digital storytelling.

Beyond Photography

Ordinary photos capture a moment. Gigapixel super panoramas capture a complete world.

Start from the skyline and zoom endlessly into streets, crowds, and everyday details—explore an entire city inside one image.

GigaExplorer and BigPixel

GigaExplorer is operated by BigPixel (Shanghai Jingkun Computer Technology Co., Ltd.), the same team behind bigpixel.cn.

Works published here are original BigPixel gigapixel panoramas—not scrapes or reposts from third-party sites. bigpixel.cn is our established Chinese-language presence; GigaExplorer is the global exploration platform for the same body of work.

https://bigpixel.cn

Vision

We believe the future of imagery is not only viewing—it is exploration.

Gigapixel technology breaks the limits of traditional photography, giving cities infinite detail so everyone can discover the world in their own way.

Technology is the foundation. Humanity is the final expression.

Visual Experience Creator

Bob Li

CEO · Founder · BigPixel

Bob Li is the founder and CEO of BigPixel, and the creator of the GigaExplorer super-panorama project.

He works across photography, software, visual design, and digital experience—exploring new possibilities where technology meets art.

His vision: let everyone explore the world more clearly and more freely.

Milestones

2014
24.9 Gigapixel Shanghai Bund
Created China’s first large-pixel city calling card and opened the era of city super panoramas—drawing tens of millions of visits after launch.
2015
195 Gigapixel Shanghai Super Panorama
Partnered with the Shanghai municipal government to present Shanghai’s image at Expo Milano.
2016
Global city super-imagery program
Completed super-panorama projects for cities including Lhasa and Nanjing, advancing digital city calling cards worldwide.
2018
International media attention
The 195 Gigapixel Shanghai Super Panorama was covered by France 24, New York Post, Yahoo News, DPReview, and more.
2019
See China in 100 Billion Pixels
Works were presented as cultural imagery in European international exchange events.
2021+
GigaExplorer world city exploration platform
From city chronicler to a global digital imagery exploration platform.