Let your image reveal more.

A poster, an illustration, a package or a product card can become the starting point for augmented reality. Choose a single image or 3D model, place it above your printed artwork and let visitors discover it through their phone’s browser.

One recognizable image. One clear AR moment.

Image Overlay keeps the experience simple. Upload one recognition image and the content it should reveal. An image appears as a flat layer over the print; a 3D model can be rotated, resized and raised above it. Image recognition establishes the anchor, while SLAM uses visual details in the surroundings to help maintain placement when the target briefly leaves view on supported devices. Returning to the image realigns the experience.

From printed artwork to digital presence.

Use an image overlay for an alternative design, product detail or illustration. Choose a 3D model when shape and depth tell the story. The same simple scan starts both experiences. The illustration shows the interaction; the sample artwork below is ready to download and try in your own project.

Illustration of a phone recognizing a printed landscape with an image or 3D model above it

Everything you need for Image recognition.

Recognize your printed artwork — Upload the exact image visitors will point at. A distinctive composition with sharp details helps recognition.
Choose image or 3D content — Display one JPG, PNG or WebP as an image layer, or upload a GLB or self-contained GLTF model for an experience with depth.
Rotate around all three axes — Set X, Y and Z rotation in degrees to present the model from the right angle. Rotation starts at zero.
Set scale and height — Resize the 3D model and adjust its vertical offset above the image. Placement uses the recognition image width as its reference.
Image tracking with SLAM continuity — After recognition, spatial tracking helps keep the content placed when the image briefly leaves view. Availability and stability depend on the device, lighting and visible surroundings.
Share through one QR or link — Visitors open the experience in their browser and allow the camera. A digital content view is available when AR is unsupported or they prefer browsing without it.

See how the experience is being used—not just what you published.

Review the image recognition activity recorded for the published project and follow usage alongside your other projects. Opening the QR or link is free; the template’s scan rate is shown before you create it.

Image recognition activity — Follow the counted scans recorded for this project.
Published project usage — See the usage associated with the QR you have shared.
Shared credit balance — Manage the experience’s credit use from the same dashboard as your other projects.

From setup to the first scan.

A focused three-step setup: register your printed image, choose its digital content and share one QR. Image recognition anchors the content; spatial tracking helps preserve its placement on supported devices.

Choose the recognition image — Upload the exact artwork visitors will scan. Use a detailed, high-contrast image with an asymmetric design, avoiding plain text or repetitive patterns.
Add an image or 3D model — Choose one image or upload a GLB or self-contained GLTF model. For a 3D model, set X, Y and Z rotation, scale and vertical offset. Check its placement in the preview.
Publish, print and test — Save and publish, then share the project QR or link. Test with the actual print in good light. After recognition, move slowly; point back at the image if tracking needs to recover.

Questions about Image Overlay

What does this template display?

Each project recognizes one image and displays one image layer or one 3D model. It suits posters, illustrations, packaging and product cards that need a focused AR interaction.

Which files can I upload?

Recognition and overlay images can be JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MB. A 3D model can be GLB or a self-contained GLTF with embedded resources up to 40 MB. Compact files load more quickly on mobile connections.

Can I rotate, resize and raise the 3D model?

Yes. Set rotation around the X, Y and Z axes, adjust scale and change the offset above the image surface. Rotation and offset start at zero. A scale of 1 fits the model within the recognition image width; an offset of 0.5 raises it by half that width.

What happens when the camera loses sight of the image?

After the image is recognized, SLAM spatial tracking helps maintain the content’s placement on supported devices. This is not a permanent anchor: darkness, motion blur, featureless surroundings or tracking loss can interrupt it. If confidence is lost, the experience asks the visitor to point at the image again. On devices without spatial tracking, keep the image visible.

What makes a good recognition image?

Use the exact printed artwork, with distinctive details, strong contrast and an asymmetric composition. Avoid blank areas, repeated patterns and text alone. Print it flat, keep it well lit.

Do visitors need to install an app?

No installation is required. Visitors open the QR or link in a supported mobile browser and allow camera access. The digital content view is available when AR cannot run or the visitor chooses to view the content without scanning.

Can I update the content after printing?

Yes. Save and republish your content changes from the dashboard while keeping the same project QR. Keep the recognition image matched to the printed artwork.

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