AR in Print in action: ideas and examples for publishers and print media

AR Studio Team5 min read
AR in Print for publishers and print media — augmented reality illustration
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AR in print bridges paper and digital: magazines, catalogues, and cards that play video, show 3D, or link out when scanned.

AR in Print across the funnel

AR-enhanced pages become premium ad slots advertisers will pay more for.

Ideas you can steal

  • Magazine features that play video
  • Catalogue items in interactive 3D
  • Trading and collectible cards
  • AR-enhanced advertisements

A closer look for publishers and print media

Paper gets analytics: For the first time, print can report engagement — which page, which item, how long.

Make it your own

Pick one idea above, ship it as a four-week pilot, and let the analytics tell you where to invest next.

Ship AR in print under your own brand

AR Studio is the technology partner for publishers and print media who want to launch AR in print without building the platform. We provide the infrastructure, the scanner, and the operator dashboard — you keep the brand, the audience, and the data. Most pilots go live in about four weeks. Book a partnership call and we'll map a launch to your timeline.

Frequently asked questions

How does AR in print work?+

Pages are trained as image targets; scanning a page plays the attached video, 3D, or link in the browser.

Can publishers measure print engagement with AR?+

Yes, every scan and interaction is tracked per page or item.

Can content change after the issue prints?+

Yes, overlays are hosted and editable without a reprint.

Ready to ship AR under your brand?

We provide the infrastructure, scanner, and dashboard. You keep the brand, the audience, and the data. Most pilots launch in about four weeks.