# Babylon.js | Universal AR SDK

Universal AR SDK\
for Babylon.js
==============

Build best-in-class AR experiences for the web using the crazy-popular 3D library, Babylon.js. Leverage Babylon's fantastic ecosystem of tools, supporting libraries and documentation to craft your next immersive project.

## Get Universal AR SDK for Babylon.js

Getting started with Universal AR for Babylon.js is simple - either download the zip, use our CDN links, or install from NPM; the choice is yours. Once you're up and running, the SDK fits right in with the Babylon.js API. Face, image and world anchors are nodes you can parent to your 3D content, and the AR camera automatically handles all the complexity for you.

[Download SDK for Babylon.js](https://my.zap.works/downloads/#babylonjs)

## 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 Babylon.js SDK

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

#### [Bootstrap projects](https://github.com/zappar-xr)

[Head over to GitHub to find example projects for each SDK, and bootstrap projects to get you up and running quickly.](https://github.com/zappar-xr)

[GITHUB REPOSITORIES](https://github.com/zappar-xr)

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

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

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

#### [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/babylon%402x.png)

#### Instant Tracked 3D Model

Place a 3D model in your real world environment, contains particle effects.

[Try it out](https://zap.works/universal-ar/babylon-js/#) [Open GitHub](https://github.com/zappar-xr/babylonjs-example-instant-tracking-3d-model/)

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

#### Image Tracked Product Visualization

Animated 3D model displayed on a podium, includes dynamic lighting.

[Try it out](https://zap.works/universal-ar/babylon-js/#) [Open GitHub](https://github.com/zappar-xr/babylonjs-example-image-tracking-3d-model)

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

#### Face Tracked 3D Model

Face tracking project containing a beard and helmet 3D model, includes save / share snapshot button.

[Try it out](https://zap.works/universal-ar/babylon-js/#) [Open GitHub](https://github.com/zappar-xr/babylonjs-example-face-tracking-3d-model-photo-feature/)

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### SDK for JavaScript

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[Learn more](https://zap.works/universal-ar/javascript/)

### SDK for PlayCanvas

Create amazing AR experiences using the web-based 3D game engine, PlayCanvas.

[Learn more](https://zap.works/universal-ar/playcanvas/)

![Build WebXR experiences with Mattercraft](https://zap.works/static/img/webxr/mattercraft@2x.png.r.w633.png)

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