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The most intuitive way to build, view, and share immersive AR experiences

Latest Version Adobe Aero
Requirements

Windows 7 64/Windows 8 64/Windows 10 64/Windows 11

Updated June 24, 2023
Author Adobe Systems Inc
Category Imaging and Digital Photo
License Freeware
Language English
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Overview

Adobe Aero is an advanced editor and viewer of augmented reality creations, enabling anyone from complete novices to seasoned professionals to immerse themselves into the groundbreaking technology that can infuse real-world locations with stylish 3D art.

With streamlined tools and services that can serve the needs of 3D creators, artists, architects, students, and designers of all kinds, Adobe Aero represents the next wave of innovation and compelling AR experiences coming to the famous Adobe suites of productivity and creation apps.
As of the time of this review, Adobe Aero was officially released on iOS and is available as a public beta for traditional platforms such as Windows and macOS. The desktop client is best suited for content creation, careful crafting of all 3D elements, manipulation of 2D layers, and special effects that can be used to enrich a real-world location with AR rendering, while a mobile device such as an iPhone or iPad is uniquely capable of providing a user with a window into an AR-enriched word.

Mobile devices can also be used to precisely tweak position, orientation, size, and many other aspects of AR elements that can be used for the creation of stylish creations such as graffiti art, store decorations, public promotions, making sculptures come to life, historical and museum experiences, and much more.

One of the greatest advantages that Adobe Aero for Windows PC can offer its users is its interoperability with many other applications found in the Adobe suite and even several notable third-party apps, including but not limited to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Substance 3D Stager, Cinema 4D, and TurboSquid. The supported formats include OBJ, GLB, gITF files, and many others. This all enables users to turbocharge their creativity by not forcing them to always create brand new assets for their AR creations.

Windows client of Adobe Aero features a wide array of editing tools, scene assembly services, and object behaviors. After the AR project is built, tested, and tweaked to perfection, the entire AR scene can be easily published and shared from within the app. The sharing procedure even includes a streamlined way to share AR experiences to iOS users who can view them with a single click. This includes both static AR creations and interactive scenes whose behaviors are saved inside the accompanying .real file.

FAQ

What is Adobe Aero and what can it do?
Adobe Aero is an all-in-one platform for creating and viewing augmented reality (AR) experiences on mobile devices. It makes it easier for designers and developers to create interactive immersive experiences in the real world.

How much does Adobe Aero cost?
Adobe Aero is FREE to use, but you will need to create a login ID.

Can I create AR experiences with Adobe Aero?
Yes, you can use Adobe Aero to create AR experiences that can be viewed on mobile devices.

Is Adobe Aero available without a subscription?
Yes, Adobe Aero is free to use and does not require a subscription. However, you will need to create a login ID.

Are there versions of Adobe Aero for both desktop and mobile?
Yes, there is a mobile app for iOS devices and a desktop beta app for macOS and Windows. While both have similar feature functionality, the mobile app allows for creating AR experiences in AR with the front-facing camera, while the desktop app gives more control over object placement and interactivity.

Can AR experiences be viewed without downloading an app?
Yes, viewers on recent iOS devices can view content in the Aero app clip without needing to install an app first. Viewers can simply launch the app clip using a supported invocation and proceed to open the experience in the Aero app clip.

What types of assets can be imported into Adobe Aero?
Adobe Aero allows for importing photos, layered files, audio, and other 2D and 3D content. It optimizes imported PSD, JPEG, OBJ, GLB, FBX (on desktop), GIF, PNG Sequence, WAV, and MP3 assets for AR. Assets from Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Substance 3D Stager can also be imported.

Adobe Aero is currently 100% FREE and can be tested on all modern versions of Windows OS (Windows 11 or Windows 10) as an unrestricted Beta client.

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