Blippar Adds Sketchfab Integration

We are pleased to announce that Blippbuilder, a tool for creating and sharing AR experiences, now supports the import of Sketchfab models directly into the platform.

Blippbuilder allows users to create three different types of AR experiences using its no-code interface: Gyro (AR experience appears around the viewer), Marker (AR experience is triggered by an image), and SLAM (aka Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping, allows 3D objects to be placed on a flat surface). The tool is optimized for desktop use on Blippar’s website and from within Microsoft Teams. Finished AR experiences can be shared on social channels for use on mobile devices.

The new Sketchfab integration gives Blippbuilder users access to nearly a million free Creative Commons-licensed models. Creative Commons attribution is automatically added to projects at publication.

How to import models into Blippbuilder from Sketchfab

1. Log in to your Blippbuilder account or sign up for free.
2. Either create a new Blippbuilder project by clicking the ‘Create a Web AR project’ button…
   1. Select the type of AR experience you wish to create.
   2. Give your project a name.
3. Or open an existing project.
4. Navigate to the ‘Your Library’ panel and click the ‘+’ icon.
5. In the pop-up that appears, select the Sketchfab tab and search or browse the library.
6. When you find a model that you would like to use, click on it and then click the ‘Import’ button to bring it into your library.
7. Once the object is in your library, you can drag and drop it into your project.
8. Resize and position the object as needed.
9. When the project is finished, hit the ‘Publish’ button.

To see all apps that offer direct import from Sketchfab, check out our Importers page.