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Zapworks Studio
What Zapworks Studio is
Zapworks Studio is a creation tool for designers and developers building customizable augmented, virtual, and mixed reality experiences for print, products, packaging, retail, and events. It supports image, face, and world tracking, along with static and animated 3D models in GLTF/GLB, FBX, OBJ, and POD formats. Animation options include expressive movement, while dynamic lighting works with different light sources and materials. Studio Actions let users trigger functions from events without writing code; JavaScript scripting is available for more complex experiences. Support for FBX, OBJ, and POD is presented as a way to fit existing workflows. Zapworks says uploaded content is stored on AWS servers in Ireland and encrypted in transit and at rest. Accounts can enable two-factor authentication, and Enterprise workspaces can use custom SSO. Documentation includes tutorials and scripting references, and a Discord community is available for advice and project sharing. Mattercraft is Studio’s successor, and Zapworks recommends it to people new to the tool suite. Plans start at $12.99 a month, with a 14-day trial.
Who it suits
Studio is for designers and developers creating AR, VR, or MR experiences. Newcomers to Zapworks’ tools may want to consider Mattercraft, which Zapworks identifies as Studio’s successor.
What it does well
- Supports image, face, and world tracking.
- Works with four listed 3D model formats.
- Studio Actions require no code.
- Plans include unlimited projects.
- A 14-day trial is available.
What to know first
- Developer plan is limited to non-commercial use.
- Developer projects are limited to 25MB.
- Pro costs $315 a month.
- Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.
Limits
Developer is limited to non-commercial use, 25MB maximum project size, and 5 target images per project. Pro includes 12k views per year, a 50MB maximum project size, and up to 3 team members; Enterprise has custom view packages and project size of 75MB or more.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | $12.99 / month · Non-commercial use · unlimited projects and views · 25MB max project size · 250 AI credits/month · 5 target images/project · US hosting · Discord support | $12.99 a month |
| Pro | Or pay $2640 when you sign up for a year, saving you 30%. · Commercial use · 12k views/year · 50MB max project size · up to 3 team members · 1000 AI credits/month · 10 target images/project · US hosting · email support | $2,640 a year |
| Pro | $315 / month · Commercial use · 12k views/year · 50MB max project size · up to 3 team members · 1000 AI credits/month · 10 target images/project · US hosting · email support | $315 a month |
| Developer | Or pay $64.99 when you sign up for a year, saving you 58%. · Non-commercial use · unlimited projects and views · 25MB max project size · 250 AI credits/month · 5 target images/project · US hosting · Discord support | $64.99 a year |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing · Commercial use · unlimited projects · fully white label · custom hosting · 75MB+ project size · custom view packages · SSO and additional security features · priority technical support | On request |
As zap.works lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://zap.works/studio/.
- Start the 14-day trial or choose a paid plan; Developer starts at $12.99 a month.
- Use a compatible Windows 7-or-later or macOS Yosemite-or-later system.
- Create a project and choose tracking, 3D models, and Studio Actions or JavaScript scripting as needed.
Verdict
Zapworks Studio offers tracking, 3D, animation, and scripting features for immersive projects, with unlimited projects across plans. New users should note that Zapworks points them to Mattercraft as Studio’s successor.
Questions
Does Zapworks Studio have a free plan?
No. A 14-day trial is available.
How much does Studio cost?
Developer costs $12.99 a month. Pro costs $315 a month; Enterprise has custom pricing.
Which platforms are listed?
The listed platforms are Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. Minimum system specifications are Windows 7 or later and macOS Yosemite or later.
What kinds of tracking and 3D models does Studio support?
It supports image, face, and world tracking, and GLTF/GLB, FBX, OBJ, and POD models.
Can Studio be used commercially?
Developer is for non-commercial use. Pro and Enterprise allow commercial use.
What does Zapworks recommend to new users?
Zapworks describes Mattercraft as Studio’s successor and recommends it for people new to the Zapworks tool suite.
Facts from Zapworks Studio's own pages
- 3D models
- Studio supports GLTF/GLB, FBX, OBJ, and POD model formats. · docs.zap.works, 8 Oct 2026
- Account security
- Zapworks accounts can enable two-factor authentication, and Enterprise workspaces can use custom SSO authentication methods. · docs.zap.works, 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, 8 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- Studio’s minimum system specifications are Windows 7 or later and macOS Yosemite or later. · docs.zap.works, 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2011 · zap.works, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom · zap.works, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The Studio page says its FBX, OBJ, and POD support enables integration with existing workflows. · zap.works, 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, 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, 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, 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- Zapworks says uploaded content is stored on AWS servers in Ireland and encrypted in transit and at rest. · zap.works, 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, 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, 8 Oct 2026
- Tracking
- Studio supports image, face, and world tracking. · docs.zap.works, 8 Oct 2026
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