ArtPlacer’s Augmented Reality (AR) Technology lets collectors and visitors visualize Artworks directly in their own space, without downloading an app.

By allowing viewers to see how a piece fits in their environment, AR removes collector hesitation, builds confidence, and leads to more sales.

With our latest update, this process is now seamless across both mobile and desktop devices. Visitors can simply tap or scan to experience your Artwork at real scale in their surroundings.

What Is the AR Widget?

The AR Widget is a feature available in Virtual Exhibitions that enables visitors to view artworks in Augmented Reality.
It works by displaying a 3D version of the selected Artwork, which users can then place virtually in their own environment through their phone’s camera.

Key Benefits:

• No app download required
• Works on both iOS and Android
• Accessible from desktop and mobile
• Displays artworks at real scale
• Helps collectors make confident purchasing decisions
  
  

How Visitors Use Augmented Reality

Visitors can launch the AR experience directly from a Virtual Exhibition that has the AR Widget enabled.

Step 1: Open a Virtual Exhibition

• To begin, open the Virtual Exhibition section by going to Sidebar > My Creations > Virtual Exhibitions.
  
  
• They select an Artwork they’d like to view.

Step 2: Access the AR Option

• Click directly on the artwork and tap on Learn More.
• Tap View in AR to open the AR experience.
  
  

Using AR from a Desktop Device.

1. A QR code will appear on the screen.
2. Visitors scan the QR code with their mobile device’s camera.
3. The link opens in the mobile browser, displaying a 3D version of the artwork.
4. Tap View in AR to activate the phone’s camera and begin the placement process.
   
   

Using AR from a Mobile Device.

1. Tap the Augmented Reality button directly.
2. The AR experience opens immediately in the browser.
3. Once the 3D preview loads, tap View in AR.

Your phone’s camera will activate and guide you through the placement steps.

Scanning and Placing the Artwork:

• Move your phone slowly to let the system scan the room.
• The system detects flat surfaces (like walls or floors) to understand depth and scale.
• Once scanning is complete, the artwork appears in real scale within the user’s environment.
  
  
  

Visitors can:

• Walk around the Artwork.
• View it from different angles.
• Zoom in to explore details, just like it’s already displayed in their space.
  
  

Enabling the AR Widget in Your Exhibition

To make the AR experience available in your Virtual Exhibition:

1. Go to your exhibition’s configuration settings.
2. Enable the AR Widget option.
3. Save your changes.
   
   

Learn more here.