I’m looking to start some WebAR projects and would like to know the basics. Specifically, I want to create image-tracking projects on things like business cards or posters at my school. Is there any free software for creating these kinds of projects? Also, can you link to the image tracking project via a QR code? Lastly, can I store the project on cloud services like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, or does it need to be hosted on a VPS with specific services running?
For free software, check out A-Frame or AR.js—both are pretty popular for WebAR. A-Frame is a bit easier if you’re new to this.
Second this, AR.js works well for image tracking, and it’s all browser-based so you won’t need an app!
Yeah, you can totally create a QR code that links to the WebAR project! Once the project is live, just embed the link in the QR code, and it’ll take people straight to your AR experience.
As for hosting, cloud services like Drive or Dropbox might not work for WebAR directly because they don’t support the necessary web server functions. You’d need a VPS or use services like GitHub Pages or Netlify to host the project.
Got it, so GitHub Pages or Netlify are better for this than cloud storage. Thanks!
Just make sure the tracking image is clear and has enough contrast. That helps a lot with AR tracking!
If you’re planning to make multiple projects, maybe look into paid hosting services later on if you need more control over the project, but for starting out, free options should be fine.