# printAR - PDF Documents in AR — Interact with documents in AR

> Augmented reality app for interacting with PDF documents. (iPhone/iPad app by Till-Eugen Koenitzer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printar-pdf-documents-in-ar/id1338575027 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Till-Eugen Koenitzer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389424746)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 23 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 58 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2018-02-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printar-pdf-documents-in-ar/id1338575027/reviews.md

## What is printAR?

printAR enables you to interact with documents in Augmented Reality. Use printAR to preview design work like Posters, in meetings to present documents or use it to collaborate on a pin board.

INTERACT
Interact with your documents as if they were printed: Move, rotate or stack them. Double tap to look at them full screen. 

PREVIEW WITHOUT HAVING TO PRINT
Preview your documents before printing them to test font sizes, colors, etc. in a real world environment. Then, only print the final product.

SHARED AR EXPERIENCES
Enable others to see what you see on their own device. Invite up to 7 other users to join your AR experience. While joining an AR experience is free, starting your own shared AR experience requires a one-time purchase.

GREAT FOR MEETINGS AND MORE
Place documents on a desk around you and quickly access valuable information by simply moving your device or enable others to see the same documents.

ACTUAL SIZE
Documents in AR are displayed in their real world dimensions.

SURFACE DETECTION
printAR can detect horizontal surfaces, such as table tops, and vertical surfaces, such as walls.

SUPPORTED FILE TYPES
The app currently only supports PDF documents.

KEY FEATURES
• Shared AR Experiences
• Horizontal & vertical surface detection.
• Document interaction: Move, rotate, stack.
• Full screen PDF viewer.
• Document texture mimics real paper.
• Lighting estimation to account for real world environment.

## Key features

- Interact with documents in AR
- Preview designs before printing
- Shared AR experiences
- Horizontal & vertical surface detection
- Document manipulation (move, rotate, stack)
- Actual size document display

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Host a Shared AR Experience | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printar-pdf-documents-in-ar/id1338575027/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ANE

*2020-04-26*

Very interesting app would love to see more

### 5/5 — Great for when you need a “picture of a receipt”

*2019-04-04*

I realize this is a fringe use-case but it makes sense to use this app for this purpose. 

Certain reward redemption programs which shall remain anonymous will not accept image file  receipts such as those created by electronic payment methods such as Walmart Pay. These programs will only accept a “photo of a receipt.”

So I looked for an app which uses AR to render a realistic looking virtual printout of the receipt in a believable workspace and snagged a screenshot. It would be nice if there was a “take a photo” button which allows you to grab a high-res image as if you were taking a picture with your iPhone.

### 5/5 — I was about to try and make this, then I realized it already existed

*2018-04-18*

Okay so this app is clearly in its early stages, but it’s really useful for someone in a graphic profession. I use my ipad as a medium between my Mac screen and printing. Saves money. This way I can have an even better idea of how a large poster will actually look before spending money on a full size draft.

**Developer response:** Hi. Thank you very much for your kind review. We are very happy to hear you like our app. We are currently working on a major update, which will add new features and use cases. The update will allow you to preview posters even better, by placing them on a wall using vertical surface detection. If you are interested, you could join our beta testing program and try out new features before the final app will be released. Email us at contact@nobodyapps.com

## Frequently asked questions about printAR

### What file types does printAR support?

printAR currently only supports PDF documents. This allows for a focused experience on a common document format.

### How does printAR handle shared AR experiences?

You can invite up to 7 other users to join your AR experience. While joining is free, starting your own shared AR experience requires a one-time purchase.

### What are the interaction capabilities within printAR?

Users can move, rotate, and stack documents within the AR environment. A double-tap allows for a full-screen view of the document.

### Does printAR display documents at their actual size?

Yes, documents in printAR are displayed in their real-world dimensions, allowing for accurate previews of size and scale.

### What surfaces can printAR detect?

printAR is capable of detecting both horizontal surfaces, such as table tops, and vertical surfaces, like walls, for optimal document placement.

### What is the user rating for printAR?

printAR has a strong user rating of 4.5 stars based on 22 ratings, indicating positive user sentiment.

### Is printAR available on all devices?

printAR is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is printAR updated?

The latest version of printAR is 2.0.0, which was last updated on September 17, 2018. Future updates may introduce new features or improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2018-09-17

SHARED AR EXPERIENCES
You can now invite other users to join your AR experience. Once joined, they will see the same AR content as you on their own device.

IMPROVED USER EXPERIENCE FOR ADDING DOCUMENTS
You can now add documents at any time without having to leave the AR experience.

DETECTION OF MULTIPLE SURFACES
printAR can now detect multiple surfaces, allowing you to move documents between different surfaces. For example, you could move documents between a horizontal and vertical surface.

LOCALIZATION
printAR is now available in German.

FIXES
We fixed an issue with large PDF files causing the app to crash.


We would love to hear from you!
Share with us how you use the app or tell us what features you would like to see in the next update: contact@nobodyapps.com

### 1.1.1 — 2018-07-10

Minor Fix
We fixed a minor issue related to surface detection.

New Features
We are working on exciting new features. Stay tuned.

We would love to hear from you!
Share with us how you use the app or tell us what features you would like to see in the next update: contact@nobodyapps.com

### 1.1.0 — 2018-06-18

Vertical Surface Detection
In addition to horizontal surfaces, the app can now detect vertical surfaces.

Relocalization
When an AR experience gets interrupted, the app will now try to resume the experience. For example, if you have documents laid out and you leave the app, you previously needed to restart your AR experience. Now the app will try to resume your experience.

We would love to hear from you!
Share with us how you use the app or tell us what features you would like to see in the next update: contact@nobodyapps.com

### 1.0.1 — 2018-03-06

IMPROVEMENTS
This update fixes a delay when initially placing documents as well as adds some stability and performance improvements.

STAY TUNED
We are working on interface improvements and some exciting new features.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Share with us how you use the app or tell us what features you would like to see in the next update: contact@nobodyapps.com

### 1.0.0 — 2018-02-13

No release notes.

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