Built for academic publishing

Publish Interactive 3D Models with Your Research

Add QR codes, AR experiences and browser-based 3D viewers to papers, theses and scientific projects.

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  • No coding required
  • Auto format conversion
  • QR generated automatically
  • Mobile AR ready
QR code — scan to view in AR Scan for AR

Supported formats and technologies

glTF / GLB STL · OBJ · FBX WebXR Augmented Reality QR Codes
Workflow

How it works

From upload to shareable 3D publication in minutes.

Upload your 3D model

GLB, STL, OBJ or FBX

GLB conversion & QR generation

Optimized for web & AR

Publish with your paper

DOI, metadata, PDF — all linked

Mitochondria 3D model placed in augmented reality on a desk
Augmented Reality

Place 3D models in the real world

Readers scan the QR code from your publication and instantly place the 3D model on any surface using their phone camera. No app download needed — it works directly in the mobile browser via WebXR.

  • Mobile-native AR iOS & Android browsers, powered by WebXR
  • True-to-scale placement Models render at real dimensions on any surface
  • QR-powered access One scan from the printed paper opens AR instantly
Where it's used

Use Cases

AcademicAR is used in many areas of research and education.

Scientific Publication

Scientific Publication

Attach interactive 3D models to journal articles and supplementary material.

Theses & Dissertations

Theses & Dissertations

Share anatomical, engineering, or scientific models alongside your thesis.

Medical Education

Medical Education

Publish anatomy, surgical planning, and simulation models for students.

Research Projects

Research Projects

Create permanent links and QR codes for project outputs and datasets.

Upgrade your research

Make every publication interactive

Transform static research into explorable, shareable 3D experiences.

Traditional
  • Static PDF figures 2D screenshots of 3D data, no interaction
  • No spatial context Readers guess depth and scale from flat images
  • Siloed supplementary 3D files on external repos, broken links over time
  • Specialized software Readers need specific apps to open model files
With AcademicAR
  • Interactive 3D viewer Rotate, zoom, and explore models in the browser
  • Augmented Reality Place models on real surfaces via phone camera
  • Permanent QR & links Stable URLs that survive model updates and replacements
  • Zero installation Works in any modern browser — nothing to install

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