AR GenAI: Turn a Single Photo into an AR-Ready 3D Model
AR Code Tech | 27/01/2026 |
We are excited to announce the release of AR GenAI, AR Code’s new Image to 3D solution now available inside the AR Code SaaS. With AR GenAI, you can transform a single object photo into an interactive 3D model that is instantly displayable in Augmented Reality, without any app download, without 3D scanning, and without 3D modeling skills.
Image to 3D Model for Augmented Reality
Creating 3D assets has traditionally required specialized tools, expert skills, and significant production time. AR GenAI simplifies the workflow by converting a single object image into a high quality 3D model optimized for web based AR experiences.
- Create high quality 3D models from a single photo
- Generate optimized assets designed for immersive Augmented Reality
- No 3D scanning or modeling skills required
- Publish and share instantly using an AR QR Code
Generative AI 3D Generation for AR Visualization
AR GenAI creates realistic 3D models from a single photo for retail, education, marketing, restaurants, museums, and product visualization. It generates detailed 3D assets with rich textures, complex geometry, and realistic materials, while keeping models lightweight for fast loading and smooth interaction in AR.
- Retail and product visualization
- Education and training
- Marketing and brand activations
- Restaurants and digital menus
- Museums and cultural storytelling
AR GenAI is powered by a 4B parameter image to 3D model producing up to 1536 cubed PBR textured assets. The system is built on native 3D VAEs with 16 times spatial compression, delivering efficient, scalable, high fidelity asset generation designed for web based AR.
Key Features:
- High quality, resolution, and efficiency
- Arbitrary topology support
- Rich texture with full PBR attributes
- Minimalist asset processing for fast publishing
- Image to 3D asset generation
- 3D asset reconstruction optimized for AR
AR GenAI uses a smart internal process to turn your photo into a 3D object that looks great in AR and loads fast. It first converts the object into a simple grid based format that is easy for AI to understand, then it compresses and optimizes the data so the final model stays lightweight while keeping strong visual quality.
O Voxel is a 3D object in a compact form that includes both the shape and how the surface looks. Think of it as a simplified 3D blueprint that stores geometry and materials together, so the AI can rebuild a realistic 3D model quickly and efficiently.
- Shape: It captures the object’s form, including complex shapes and sharp edges
- Materials: It captures realistic surface details like color and how shiny or rough the object looks
Smart Compression For Fast AR
To keep AR smooth on every device, AR GenAI compresses and optimizes the 3D data all along the process before generating the final model. This helps deliver detailed 3D objects with textures that still load quickly on phones and headsets, which is essential for a high quality AR render.
At the end of the process, you can download your generated 3D asset directly from the dedicated AR Code page in multiple formats, including .GLB, .USDZ, and .STL for 3D printing.
Share AI generated 3D models instantly using AR QR Codes to deliver universally accessible augmented reality experiences on smartphones or AR and VR headsets, with no app download required. AR Codes are compatible with Android, iOS, iPadOS, Meta Horizon OS, and Apple visionOS, and all AR GenAI models are optimized for fast loading and smooth interaction across devices.
- AR QR Codes for instant sharing
- Compatible with Android, iOS, iPadOS
- Compatible with Meta Horizon OS and Apple visionOS
- Optimized models for fast loading and smooth interaction
How AR GenAI Reconstructs the Unseen Side of Objects
AR GenAI generates the unseen side of an object using our powerful, well trained AI model. While the Generative AI approach can introduce minor inaccuracies, the results are often more than sufficient for many use cases such as food, education, entertainment, and marketing. It works on any object, and objects with symmetrical faces are more likely to be reproduced accurately. The photo angle also plays an important role in the quality of the result.
For fully accurate, high detail 3D scanning, we recommend our dedicated solutions AR Code Object Capture or AR Splat.
In the following video, AR GenAI tackles a demanding use case by creating a 3D model of a large construction machine, a road roller. A single photo is enough to generate a realistic 3D model with textures and depth, and AR Code SaaS instantly creates an AR QR Code to share the experience anywhere. Anyone can launch it immediately with a simple QR Code scan, with no app required.
The AI processing happens on our AI inference server and is not viewable directly, so it is represented in the video for explanatory purposes. More videos are coming soon using the same editing style to help everyone understand the process clearly. You can also scan the AR QR Code to view the AR 3D model generated from the photo featured in the video.
AR GenAI For Educative And Cultural Experiences
Bring images of artifacts, artworks, or educational objects to life with AI generated 3D models instantly accessible through AR. Transform images of educational and cultural objects into immersive 3D AR experiences using AI without the need for 3D scanning or specialized equipment, and increase engagement with AR storytelling accessible without any app through AR QR Codes.
Get Started With AR GenAI
Accessibility has been our focus from day one with AR Code SaaS, making it simple to create an AR experience and share it instantly with anyone on any device. For the past two years, our team has closely followed the progress of AI in 3D modeling.
The rapid leap in model performance at the end of 2025 accelerated our roadmap to bring these capabilities into AR Code as quickly as possible. This shift is redefining how 3D content is created and distributed and it will continue to transform AR. We are committed to continuously pushing the boundaries for our SaaS customers and delivering the most advanced AI assisted AR platform for creating and sharing high quality AR experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AR GenAI?
AR GenAI is AR Code’s AI powered Image to 3D solution that transforms a single photo into an AR ready 3D model with realistic textures and materials, then instantly generates an AR QR Code for sharing.
How does AR GenAI generate high quality 3D?
AR GenAI relies on modern 3D generation techniques using compact structured representations in native 3D latent spaces to create detailed geometry and rich PBR style textures efficiently, while keeping models lightweight for web based AR.
What types of objects can I create?
AR GenAI supports a wide variety of assets including products, food, artworks, characters, and real world objects, including detailed surfaces, hard shapes, organic forms, and complex geometries.
Do I need scanning or 3D skills?
No scanning or 3D expertise is required. Upload a single image and AR GenAI automatically builds the 3D model, optimizes it for fast loading, and generates a QR Code to launch the experience in AR.
How does AR GenAI reconstruct the unseen side of an object?
AR GenAI generates the unseen side of an object using a powerful, well trained AI model. While the Generative AI approach can introduce minor inaccuracies, results are often more than sufficient for use cases such as food, education, entertainment, and marketing. Symmetrical objects are more likely to be reproduced accurately, and the photo angle plays an important role in the quality of the result.
What is coming next for AR GenAI?
Our next improvement will add support for processing multiple photos of the same object, enabling more accurate 3D model generation. This enhancement will complement, not replace, our fully accurate 3D scanning solutions AR Code Object Capture and AR Splat.
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