Try Before You Buy! See Your Wall Art in 3D Before Hanging It!

By the end of this article, you’ll learn how to boost your sales by adding Augmented Reality (AR) functionality to your store. This will allow your visitors and potential customers to see how the artwork looks in their homes, offices, or any space before making a purchase. This feature enhances customer experience and increases conversion rates.

The app we’ll be using to achieve this is called Picture It – Wall Art Previews. Let’s go step by step and integrate this amazing AR feature into your Shopify store.

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Step 1: Exploring the Demo Store

Before installing the app, let’s take a look at its demo store to see how it works:

1. Click on the app link (which we’ll share below) and open the Demo Store.
2. Select a painting and click on View in Room.
3. You will see the painting appear on a pre-added wall.
4. Adjust placement, change angles, and even upload an image of your own wall to visualize the artwork.
5. Use the View in AR feature to see the painting through your phone camera in real-time.

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Step 2: Installing the App on Your Shopify Store

To add AR functionality, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Shopify App Store and install Picture It – Wall Art Previews.
2. Once installed, open the app from your Shopify dashboard.

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Step 3: Adding a New Product with AR Preview

1. Go to Products in your Shopify admin panel.
2. Click on Add Product.
3. Enter the product name (e.g., “Modern Abstract Painting”).
4. Upload high-quality images of your artwork.
5. Set the Price and Product Variants (e.g., different sizes and frames).
6. Enter the Dimensions (e.g., 12×16 inches, 16×22 inches, 20×28 inches).
7. Click Save.

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Step 4: Activating AR Preview for the Product

1. Open the Picture It app from your Shopify dashboard.
2. Click on Go to My Products.
3. Find the product you just added and click Activate.
4. The app may ask to remove the background of the painting (for a cleaner preview).
5. Click Remove Background and confirm for all variants.

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Step 5: Customizing the Virtual Showroom & Preview Settings

1. Navigate to Virtual Showrooms in the app.
2. Create a new collection of backgrounds (office, home, gallery, etc.).
3. Adjust the Preview Button settings (position, size, animation, etc.).
4. Customize button text and branding options.
5. Save changes.

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Step 6: Testing the AR Feature on Your Store

1. Go to your Shopify Storefront and find the newly added product.
2. Click on View in Room and test different backgrounds.
3. Try View in AR on your phone using the QR code.
4. Ensure the feature works seamlessly before launching.

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Step 7: Customer Support & Final Thoughts

If you encounter any issues:

• Click on Get Support from the app’s page.
• Use the Live Chat within the app.
• Visit the app’s Help Center for FAQs and troubleshooting guides.

Adding AR previews to your Shopify store is an excellent way to increase engagement, boost customer confidence, and ultimately drive more sales. If you found this guide helpful, let us know in the comments!