> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.echo3d.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.echo3d.com/quickstart/see-it-in-ar.md).

# See it in AR

Learn how to instantly see 3D models in AR through your phone.

## Option **1**: on the floor, instantly

Click on the <img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2F2iT6ulCdbrzWCzH3iI0O%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=7a9e144b-141b-47ce-92fa-045477dd35c9" alt="" data-size="line"> icon for asset options and then click <img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2F5clXYOsayyynkooVJmYH%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=7f83788c-860c-4266-8648-6961272a4054" alt="" data-size="line"> to show the QR codes.

Make sure the <img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2F-M8Rf_OirbOEXNMxpAwh%2F-M8RgbVbb15dRvAXsp0y%2FSee%20on%20the%20floor%20-%20small.JPG?alt=media&amp;token=387ef0f6-8133-4e2e-8526-e3ec2b55e2ff" alt="" data-size="original"> tab is selected and shows a QR code that can be detected by the camera.

{% hint style="info" %}
If this tab does not exist, this option is not supported for the selected type of content. Continue to the other options
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2F5J3BuBwVlCYrdCzLReXb%2Fsee_in_ar.gif?alt=media&amp;token=314bc3e5-422d-4365-bb21-d596f4fd169b" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Scan the QR code with your phone's camera app or with a QR reader app.

{% hint style="info" %}
Latest iOS and Android phones are able to read QR codes with their default camera apps.
{% endhint %}

Click the pop-up message to get redirected to our website.

![](https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2FvuCG1W0dladTbxpdm8hw%2FSee%20on%20the%20floor%20-%20WebAR.png?alt=media\&token=c09254ad-d9bf-4b08-816e-6d89eae289f8)

Click the <img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2F-M8Rnlc0TsOpwnsx3ZWB%2F-M8RtgG2kuQoYJ9CPgkg%2FSee%20in%20AR.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=cef2c9b8-4924-42b2-a72e-43d5d2c21a38" alt="" data-size="original"> button.

Move the phone around until it detects the surface around you and tap the screen to place the 3D model on the floor around you.

![](https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2F-M8Rnlc0TsOpwnsx3ZWB%2F-M8RswQ6j4lE5vs-uILc%2FSee%20on%20the%20floor%20-%20mobile.gif?alt=media\&token=0e067239-b02e-4b86-b20d-d8c5bb0e08ad)

{% hint style="info" %}
Scale the model by pinching the screen with two fingers.
{% endhint %}

**You did it! 🎉**

## Option **2**: on an image

Click on the <img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2F2iT6ulCdbrzWCzH3iI0O%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=7a9e144b-141b-47ce-92fa-045477dd35c9" alt="" data-size="line"> icon for asset options and then click <img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2F5clXYOsayyynkooVJmYH%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=7f83788c-860c-4266-8648-6961272a4054" alt="" data-size="line"> to show the QR codes.

Choose the<img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2F-M8Rd2jJM-fQpIQxxODO%2F-M8ReP9bhgxmAY7UOJxU%2FSee%20on%20an%20image%20-%20small.JPG?alt=media&amp;token=bcc9c75c-d214-41bd-b95b-4d6bd7f260a7" alt="" data-size="original">tab to show a QR code that can be detected by the camera.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2F5AxZD6rNiLTFnUDTfi5m%2Fsee_on_image.gif?alt=media&amp;token=cabe4bef-fbb7-424a-96a4-9b821a95d0f9" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Scan the QR code with your phone's camera app or with a QR reader app.

{% hint style="info" %}
Latest iOS and Android phones are able to read QR codes with their default camera apps.
{% endhint %}

Click the pop-up message to get redirected to our website. Your browser should open.

{% hint style="warning" %}
You might need to allow camera access. In iOS, we recommend using the Safari browser. In Android, the Chrome browser is recommended as the default browser.
{% endhint %}

Your camera should open in the browser. Troubleshoot camera issues [here](/quickstart/troubleshooting.md).

**Keep your camera pointed to the QR code to see the 3D model appear on top of the QR code.**

![](https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2F-M42Jt8SITJBwZyITizs%2F-M42cM1eY-7D3NjkDpec%2F4.%20White%20\(Compress%2035\).gif?alt=media\&token=aa5b8dea-b848-4147-b91c-4e1fb7b0b22f)

**You did it! 🎉**

## Option 3: on a face

Click on the <img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2F2iT6ulCdbrzWCzH3iI0O%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=7a9e144b-141b-47ce-92fa-045477dd35c9" alt="" data-size="line"> icon for asset options and then click <img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2F5clXYOsayyynkooVJmYH%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=7f83788c-860c-4266-8648-6961272a4054" alt="" data-size="line"> to show the QR codes.

Choose the <img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2FHrQCXWwsqxv1ybVhp2rs%2FSee%20on%20a%20face.png?alt=media&amp;token=33a97b07-265d-4262-bb11-d58d6081da8b" alt="" data-size="original"> tab to show a QR code that can be detected by the camera.&#x20;

<figure><img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2FA0WipeLYGS49Bttmso9t%2Fsee_on_face.gif?alt=media&amp;token=04fc689d-cf4a-4c99-87e7-410c6b3f509c" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Scan the QR code with your phone's camera app or with a QR reader app.

{% hint style="info" %}
Latest iOS and Android phones are able to read QR codes with their default camera apps.
{% endhint %}

Click the pop-up message to get redirected to our website. Your browser should open.

{% hint style="warning" %}
You might need to allow camera access. In iOS, we recommend using the Safari browser. In Android, the Chrome browser is recommended as the default browser.
{% endhint %}

Your camera should open in the browser. Troubleshoot camera issues [here](/quickstart/troubleshooting.md).

**Keep your camera pointed to a face to see the 3D model appear on top of the face.**

![](https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2FJLKKffleq2URej1Lbhuv%2Fecho3D%20-%20Web-based%20Face%20Tracking.gif?alt=media\&token=c44d5b7b-3bf8-497c-99c7-b3654acf1a38)

**You did it! 🎉**

## Option **4**: on the floor, through the mobile platform

Go to the platform in your phone's browser by typing [console.echo3D.com](https://console.echo3D.com) or scan the QR code below to get redirected automatically.

![](https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2FiFkc42LFuiK0h2Ju7GHC%2F4.4.%20QR%20Code%20-%20New%20\(2\)%20\(1\).png?alt=media\&token=db3819e3-99fe-421b-b39e-94ff4a0d5074)

Make sure you are logged in and that your key is loaded.

Click on the <img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2F-ME0EvlxAm3uiznoUP7h%2F-ME0FXbRCJaXjlfL7-8_%2F4.4.1%20-%20New%202.jpeg?alt=media&amp;token=b6dc8f5c-0ae6-4020-943a-3ecf8a8a5190" alt="" data-size="original"> icon next to the model preview.

<figure><img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2Faa8mej5urmIkTyIDcD1u%2FContent%20Card.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=9f0eb651-ba33-4857-8b44-83224238e21e" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You will get redirected to our website.

![](https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2FvuCG1W0dladTbxpdm8hw%2FSee%20on%20the%20floor%20-%20WebAR.png?alt=media\&token=c09254ad-d9bf-4b08-816e-6d89eae289f8)

Click the <img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2F-M8Rnlc0TsOpwnsx3ZWB%2F-M8RtgG2kuQoYJ9CPgkg%2FSee%20in%20AR.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=cef2c9b8-4924-42b2-a72e-43d5d2c21a38" alt="" data-size="original"> button.

Move the phone around until it detects the surface around you and tap the screen to place the 3D model on the floor around you.

![](https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2F-M8Rnlc0TsOpwnsx3ZWB%2F-M8RswQ6j4lE5vs-uILc%2FSee%20on%20the%20floor%20-%20mobile.gif?alt=media\&token=0e067239-b02e-4b86-b20d-d8c5bb0e08ad)

{% hint style="info" %}
Scale the model by pinching the screen with two fingers.
{% endhint %}

**You did it! 🎉**

## **Option 5:** on the floor, through **a mobile app**

{% hint style="info" %}
Your device needs to be compatible with [ARKit](https://developer.apple.com/augmented-reality/arkit/) (iOS) or [ARCore](https://developers.google.com/ar/discover/supported-devices) (Android).
{% endhint %}

Download the echo3D GO app from the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1531785763) or [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.echoar.echoargo).

Open the app and allow camera permissions if prompted.

Set your API key in the text input field located in the bottom left corner of the screen.

Click the <img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2F-MIkwhujVrH1MKBxqhyB%2F-MIkzbPg19Mpcvo4YXub%2FechoAR%20GO%20UI%20-%20Start%20Button.png?alt=media&amp;token=43c7d405-cf30-4191-842b-8b8d0cf7dea0" alt="" data-size="line"> button located in the bottom right corner of the screen.

![](https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2Fuploads%2F79qdZpOXA80VN0XtMfnw%2Fecho3D%20GO%20UI.png?alt=media\&token=27d0ccae-c309-4a4e-9bed-458fe30702cf)

{% hint style="warning" %}
If the <img src="https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2F-MIkwhujVrH1MKBxqhyB%2F-MIkzbPg19Mpcvo4YXub%2FechoAR%20GO%20UI%20-%20Start%20Button.png?alt=media&amp;token=43c7d405-cf30-4191-842b-8b8d0cf7dea0" alt="" data-size="line"> button is not visible, turn the phone to landscape.
{% endhint %}

Move the phone around until a grid of dots appear on the ground.

Click the screen and see the 3D asset that appears.

{% hint style="info" %}
If the 3D asset does not appear, try scaling it by pinching the screen with two fingers.
{% endhint %}

![](https://3757500311-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M41BcmqhdFQ3r89wcIR%2F-M6XGdldX1DOwh7YUY-7%2F-M6XoDXCtBba3Y2fTuvX%2F8%20\(Compressed%2035\).gif?alt=media\&token=61182957-4f62-4072-89c7-7fef785cab57)

You can move the 3D assets around by touching the screen with one finger. Note that rotation is not enabled.

**You did it! 🎉**

## Troubleshooting

Can't see 3D content in AR? Check out the troubleshooting page:

{% content-ref url="/pages/-M41C6i2bcoYubbnvR9m" %}
[Troubleshooting](/quickstart/troubleshooting.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}
