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Zapworks Studio
London, United Kingdom
What it is
Zapworks Studio is a visual development tool for designers and developers creating augmented, virtual, and mixed reality experiences for print, products, packaging, retail, and events. It supports image, face, and world tracking, plus static or animated 3D models in GLTF/GLB, FBX, OBJ, and POD formats. Dynamic lighting works with multiple light sources and materials, while expressive animation adds movement. Studio Actions let non-developers trigger functions from events without code; JavaScript is available for more complex behavior. FBX, OBJ, and POD support can fit existing workflows. Plans include unlimited projects, but limits and commercial rights vary. Developer costs $12.99 a month and is non-commercial; Pro costs $315 a month; Enterprise uses custom pricing. A 14-day trial is offered. Zapworks calls Mattercraft Studio’s successor and recommends it to newcomers.
For and against
For
- Image, face, and world tracking
- Supports several 3D model formats
- No-code event actions
- JavaScript scripting available
- 14-day trial
Against
- Developer plan is non-commercial
- Pro costs $315 a month
- Mattercraft is presented as Studio’s successor
- Project size and usage limits vary
The verdict
Zapworks Studio provides broad tracking, model, animation, lighting, and scripting tools for immersive projects. Its paid plans differ substantially, and newcomers may want to consider the successor product Zapworks identifies.
Who it suits
It suits designers and developers building tracked, interactive AR, VR, or MR experiences. Buyers should review plan limits, commercial permissions, and the newer Mattercraft recommendation.
Plans and prices
Developer
Non-commercial use · unlimited projects and views · 25MB max project size · 250 AI credits/month
Read 8 Oct 2026 · zap.works
Developer
Non-commercial use · unlimited projects and views · 25MB max project size · 250 AI credits/month
Read 8 Oct 2026 · zap.works
Pro
Commercial use · 12k views/year · 50MB max project size · up to 3 team members
Read 8 Oct 2026 · zap.works
Pro
Commercial use · 12k views/year · 50MB max project size · up to 3 team members
Read 8 Oct 2026 · zap.works
Enterprise
Commercial use · unlimited projects · fully white label · custom hosting
Read 8 Oct 2026 · zap.works
On the record
- 3D models
- Studio supports GLTF/GLB, FBX, OBJ, and POD model formats.docs.zap.works · read 8 Oct 2026
- Account security
- Zapworks accounts can enable two-factor authentication, and Enterprise workspaces can use custom SSO authentication methods.docs.zap.works · read 8 Oct 2026
- Animation and lighting
- Studio supports static and animated 3D models, expressive animation, and dynamic lighting with a range of light sources and materials.zap.works · read 8 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- Studio’s minimum system specifications are Windows 7 or later and macOS Yosemite or later.docs.zap.works · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The Studio page says its FBX, OBJ, and POD support enables integration with existing workflows.zap.works · read 8 Oct 2026
- Interactivity
- Studio Actions let non-developers trigger functions based on events without writing code, and JavaScript scripting supports more complex experiences.zap.works · read 8 Oct 2026
- Project limit
- The pricing page says every plan offers unlimited projects; the Developer plan is limited to non-commercial use.zap.works · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Zapworks Studio lets designers and developers create customizable AR, VR, and MR experiences for print, products, packaging, retail, and events.zap.works · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- Zapworks says uploaded content is stored on AWS servers in Ireland and encrypted in transit and at rest.zap.works · read 8 Oct 2026
- Studio status
- Zapworks describes Mattercraft as Studio’s successor and recommends it for people new to the Zapworks tool suite.docs.zap.works · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Studio documentation includes tutorials and scripting references, and Zapworks points users to its Discord community for advice and sharing projects.docs.zap.works · read 8 Oct 2026
- Tracking
- Studio supports image, face, and world tracking.docs.zap.works · read 8 Oct 2026
