How to launch AR in print in weeks, not months
AR in print bridges paper and digital: magazines, catalogues, and cards that play video, show 3D, or link out when scanned.
Before you start
You do not need Unity, 3D specialists, or a native app to launch AR in print. AR-enhanced pages become premium ad slots advertisers will pay more for.
Step by step
- Pick the pages or items to enhance
- Create video or 3D overlays
- Train pages as image targets
- Add scan prompts and publish
Common pitfalls to avoid
Paper gets analytics: For the first time, print can report engagement — which page, which item, how long.
Your launch checklist
- One clear scan prompt
- A tested overlay in real lighting
- Analytics tagged by campaign
- A follow-up call to action
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.