# PlayCanvas | Universal AR SDK

Universal AR SDK\
for PlayCanvas
==============

Create amazing AR experiences using the web-based 3D game engine, PlayCanvas. Construct your face filters, or image/world tracked experiences right in the PlayCanvas online editor, and publish instantly for access on Safari for iOS, or Chrome for Android.

## Get Universal AR SDK for PlayCanvas

Get started with Universal AR for PlayCanvas is as easy as forking one of our example and or template projects. Just head on over to our PlayCanvas page to start your AR creation journey.

[Download SDK for PlayCanvas](https://my.zap.works/downloads/#playcanvas)

## Supported platforms

Universal AR for the web supports the following browsers, already installed on billions of\
devices worldwide:

![Google Chrome](https://zap.works/static/img/uar/platforms/chrome@2x.png.r.w40.png)

Google Chrome\
for Android

![Safari on](https://zap.works/static/img/uar/platforms/safari@2x.png.r.w40.png)

Safari on\
iOS 11.3+

## Learn how to use PlayCanvas SDK

Check out our extensive range of bootstrap projects, tutorials and documentation to support you developing AR projects using Universal AR for PlayCanvas.

#### [Template Projects](https://playcanvas.com/user/zappar)

[Head over to PlayCanvas to find example projects and templates to get you up and running quickly with your AR project.](https://playcanvas.com/user/zappar)

[PLayCanvas](https://playcanvas.com/user/zappar)

#### [Documentation](https://docs.zap.works/universal-ar/playcanvas/)

[Our documentation site covers everything you need to get started building with the Universal AR SDK for PlayCanvas.](https://docs.zap.works/universal-ar/playcanvas/)

[READ MORE](https://docs.zap.works/universal-ar/playcanvas/)

#### [Publishing & hosting](https://docs.zap.works/universal-ar/general/hosting/)

[Happy with your project? Learn about your various publishing and hosting options, including support for self-hosting.](https://docs.zap.works/universal-ar/general/hosting/)

[READ MORE](https://docs.zap.works/universal-ar/general/hosting/)

## Featured projects

![Icon](https://zap.works/static/img/cards/icons/playcanvas%402x.png)

#### Whack-a-Mole Game

Image tracked whack-a-mole game. Includes animated 3D models, user input, audio, particle effects and game mechanics.

[Try it out](https://zap.works/universal-ar/playcanvas/#) [PlayCanvas](https://playcanvas.com/project/789082/overview/image-tracking--whack-a-mole)

![Icon](https://zap.works/static/img/cards/icons/playcanvas%402x.png)

#### Instant Tracked Rocket

Place a rocket in your environment and let it fly! Contains particle effects and tap-to-place UI.

[Try it out](https://zap.works/universal-ar/playcanvas/#) [PlayCanvas](https://playcanvas.com/project/797342/overview/instant-tracked--rocket)

![Icon](https://zap.works/static/img/cards/icons/playcanvas%402x.png)

#### Face Tracked Game

Face tracked example showcasing game mechanics, such as - particle systems, Cannon physics, score, and timer.

[Try it out](https://zap.works/universal-ar/playcanvas/#) [PlayCanvas](https://playcanvas.com/project/784792/overview/face-tracking--cannon-game)

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