Proxy Model Guide

The Proxy Model User Guide provides a quick reference list of widely used AR apps and model viewers, including platform limitations and recommended AR model types available through AR Model. View the content below or download a PDF.

Proxy Model Asset Types

Meta AR

Overview

How it Works

1. Install SparkAR
2. Select “World Object” template
3. Import GLB model from computer
4. Drag model under plan tracker
5. Publish to app (e.g Facebook, Instagram)
   
   

Snap AR (Lens Studio)

Overview

How it Works

1. Install Lens Studio
2. Select “WorldMesh” template
3. Import GLB model from computer
4. Drag and drop the asset under the objects controller
5. Publish to app (e.g) Spectacles)

TikTok AR (Effect House)

Overview

How it Works

1. Install Effect House
2. Publish to app (TikTok)

Google Search

Overview

How it Works

1. Follow instructions here https://arvr.google.com/ar/
2. Link your page to GLB and USDZ assets

Model Viewer

Overview

How it Works

1. Follow instructions here https://modelviewer.dev/
2. Link your page to GLB and USDZ assets

Quick Look (IOS)

Overview

How it Works

1. Quick look is a native model and AR viewer for Apple devices https://developer.apple.com/augmented-reality/quick-look/
2. Copy the USDZ assets to your device using iCloud, Email or iMessage.

Babylon.js

Overview

How it Works

1. Follow instructions here https://doc.babylonjs.com/
2. Link your page to GLB and USDZ assets.

8th Wall

Overview

How it Works

1. Follow instructions here https://www.8thwall.com/docs/web/
2. Import GLB into the project using WebGL framework like Babylon.js

Sketchfab

Overview

How it Works

1. Upload GLB to your account on https://sketchfab.com/
2. Use the 3D model settings to tweak the look and viewer settings

Blender 3.0

Overview

How it Works

1. Download from https://www.blender.org/download/
2. Import model

Autodesk Maya

Overview

How it Works

1. Download and purchase license
2. Install GLTF importer plugin (e.g.) https://www.simlab-soft.com/3d-plugins/gltf-to-maya-main.aspx
3. ImportModel

Unity

Overview

How it Works

1. Download from https://store.unity.com/front-page
2. Add GLTF Fast package https://github.com/atteneder/glTFast
3. Import Model

Unreal

Overview

How it Works

1. Download from https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download
2. Import Model into content browser
3. Add asset to your scene