Layar Developer Documentation

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With Layar's mobile augmented reality platform, third party developers can create various types of engaging AR experiences, such as recognizing real world objects and displaying digital experiences on top of them with Layar Vision,  creating interactive features like 3D objects and animation. Location based layers help users find nearby locations, including restaurants, shops and other businesses, as well as historical locations and monuments.

Here are the 5 steps to create a layer

  1. signupSign up to be a developer
  2. register_a_layerRegister your layer on the Publishing Site
  3. create_web_servicesCreate your web services
  4. test_a_layerTest your layer thoroughly
  5. publish_a_layerPublish your layer once it is approved

Featured Articles

Overview: the Layar Platform
An introduction of the architecture of the Layar platform.

Overview: the Layar Publishing Site
A general introduction of the Layar publishing site.

The Developer API Documentation
An introduction of the developer API used for creating a layer.

Latest Updates

The new Developer Documentation Site
A brand new documentation site for layer developers. The aim is to help developers quickly and easily find technical documentation on layer creation.