Metaio Reveals AR Plug-in for Adobe InDesign

ar metaioAugmented reality developers Metaio have unveiled a new plug-in for Adobe InDesign that makes creating AR experiences easier and quicker.

The plug-in enables designers to build AR content using InDesign before exporting the project files to Metaio Creator, where they are processed so they can be interacted with by smartphones and tablets.

The plug-in also includes as star rating system that evaluates how well a page design meets the requirements for AR, and enables designers and developers to insert images, imbedded video and live hyperlinks through Adobe InDesign, as well as 3D models, animations and 360-degree virtual photos in Metaio Creator.

Any AR content created using the system can be deployed via the free Junaio AR browser, which is available for both iOS and Android, or as a standalone application, with the technology also enabling users to create a cloud-based or offline app.

“It is extremely important for Metaio that when users enter the world of Augmented Reality, that there is compelling content waiting there for them,” said Michael Kuhn, senior vice president of product development at Metaio. “By providing easy-to-learn AR functionality right inside Adobe InDesign, we are giving millions of creative professionals the ability to create original Augmented Reality experiences.”