Those looking to get started creating augmented reality experiences now have a user-friendly web-based option that is completely free to use. With devices such as Google’s new AR glasses expected to be available soon, AR is likely to continue growing in popularity. More users may even want to start creating their own custom AR experiences.
Most consumer-level AR experiences are currently created for handheld devices, which have their limitations. More immersive experiences may become available with headset devices like Apple’s AR Glass prototype rumored to be announced soon. When AR glasses become more accessible, there will likely be many new possibilities for AR experiences.
BlippAR has made its web-based AR development platform Blippbuilder completely free to use. This no-code AR creation platform is an accessible option for those looking to get into more complex AR development. The user-friendly interface makes it easy for beginners, while also offering support for robust customized animations and interactions. To begin, users can simply create a free BlippAR account, then click on ‘create a web AR project’ to start creating web-based AR projects in Blippbuilder, without the need to download an app. From there, users can select which type of AR experience to make, then upload their own assets or select from the default library, and preview the project in AR by scanning a QR code as they create and animate their scene. After the scene is complete, users can share their AR creation with a QR code or link to be viewed online with any AR-capable device without the need to download an app.
Create And Share Custom Web-Based AR Experiences For Free
Blippbuilder is a great tool for new AR creators, however, more advanced developers may find the need for more complex interactions than the web-based tool supports. While Blippbuilder is user-friendly, it is more akin to AR mock-up tools such as Adobe Aero and Apple’s Reality Composer than it is to robust tools that require coding like Unity 3D. For those developers, BlippAR also offers a software development kit that can be downloaded and licensed.
Whether completely new to AR creation or more experienced with developing AR, Blippbuilder is a useful free option for creating web-based AR experiences without the need for a dedicated app. In addition to games and interactive experiences, there are many practical applications for AR such as Pinterest’s home decor feature that allows users to try out furniture in their homes with AR before purchase. It will be interesting to see what new uses for augmented reality creators come up with as headset devices become available and entry-level developer tools like BlippAR become more accessible.
Source: BlippAR