3D and augmented reality guides for e-commerce and sales

These guides explain how to showcase and sell your products in 3D and augmented reality: choosing a file format, creating a 3D model (scanning, AI, modelling), displaying it on a Shopify or PrestaShop store or any website, and using it at trade shows or in sales meetings. Every article is written by the Visuality team.

Not sure what a term means? Check the 3D and augmented reality glossary.


Understanding augmented reality

Augmented reality

Everything to know about this immersive technology!

ROI of augmented reality

Key figures and concrete case studies

AR solutions comparison (2026)

The best AR platforms for e-commerce

WebAR vs mobile app

Which approach to choose for your AR?

E-commerce and sales

Augmented reality in e-commerce

Visualize before buying with confidence!

3D Viewer on Shopify

Integrate augmented reality on your Shopify store

3D Viewer on PrestaShop

Add 3D and AR to your PrestaShop store

Reduce e-commerce returns

How 3D helps reduce product returns

Augmented Reality for salespeople

Take your products without extra luggage!

Augmented reality for trade shows

An indispensable asset for your products

By industry

Augmented reality and furniture

The complete guide for AR furniture

AR for jewelry and fashion

3D visualization for jewelry, watches and accessories

Viewing large objects

Large objects to display? No problem!

Features

Floor and wall positioning

Place your products on the floor or wall in AR

3D animations in AR

Bring your products to life with animations

3D object groups

Present an entire catalog in AR

AR product customization

Color variants and 3D configurator

Offline AR without internet

Use AR even without a network

AR photo capture

Photograph your products in real-life settings

QR code and augmented reality

Boost your conversions with AR QR codes

3D technique and creation

Create a 3D model for AR

Scan, modeling, AI: all methods

GLB or USDZ: which format should you choose?

The two 3D formats for augmented reality compared

AI: photo to 3D model

Transform your photos into 3D objects with AI

Google 3D Search

Your products in 3D in Google results