# Studio Viewer > Augmented reality viewer for 3D packaging mock-ups and Esko Studio designs. (iPhone/iPad app by Esko Software BVBA.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-viewer/id520805739 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Esko Software BVBA](https://appshunter.io/developer/439628894) - Category: Business, Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 3.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 29 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2012-04-26 - Data updated: 2026-06-05 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-viewer/id520805739/reviews.md ## What is Studio Viewer? Enjoy the amazing 3D rendering of packages in Augmented Reality on your Apple device! With Studio Viewer you can look at 3D objects and spin them around with simple finger gestures. Studio Viewer is especially effective for viewing packaging mock-ups that have been designed with the Studio software from Esko. Visualize boxes, pouches, cans, bottles, etc… including the artwork and print effects from Esko’s patented visualisation technology, Studio Visualizer. Enjoy the realistic substrates and finishing effects such as embossing, varnishes, hot/cold, holographic foils, or even transparent glass or plastic. Augmented Reality using ARKit: Use this functionality to visualise Esko 3D mock-ups in your surrounding environment. Place it on a shelf next to other products and see your brand new designs instantly come to life! For more info on how to use this viewer, check the ‘More Info’ menu available in the Library view. ## Key features - Augmented Reality visualization - 3D object manipulation - Realistic substrate and finishing effects - Viewing packaging mock-ups - ARKit integration ## Recent user reviews (9 of 9) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-viewer/id520805739/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Keeps crashing in iOS 13.3 *2019-12-11* All my .ZAE files out of the latest studio essentials and stand alone Visualizer keep crashing studio viewer. Worked great until I updated my iOS to 13.3....so bummed loved showing off my work my clients using studio viewer....now I’m not able..😞 ### 2/5 — Good Start *2013-10-08, version 2.1.4* This looked so promising - being able to show customers the 3D folding carton files on the iPad. Unfortunately the distracting artefacts on the glue flaps mean that we wouldn't want to show this to our customers. Hopefully if this can be resolved it will be a 5 star app Update: New version still showing bad artefacts on overlapping panels. Shame ### 1/5 — Doesn't open file *2013-07-02* Spinner spins forever, never actually loads a file. ### 3/5 — Rendering *2012-11-08, version 2.0* This is a great basic viewer to show basic concept designs but unfortunately it falls short in some areas as embossing and metallics do not show. What a shame as this had the potential of being a great way in showing clients there packs especially when iPads are such a great media in the market for presentation purposes. ### 3/5 — Not bad *2012-06-17, version 1.1* I can see the collada mesh but I couldn't convince it to display the textures, even though the textures where in the same folder. I must be missing something. ### 4/5 — Cool but.... *2012-05-30* We use Esko software for art and cad and it would be really good if you guys added the ability to use 3D PDFs as well as then you don't need two files or a studio viewer on a PC. At the moment I would have to make a studio file and a U3D PDF one for the customer and one for the iPad. Currently there are no apps that can view 3D PDFs. Also the ability to add a library of files in the app is also a must as its a little unprofessional to have to keep going back to emails to get to the next file. It should be loaded and stored from emails, clould boxes, or iTunes. Otherwise a good app. It's always best to put in as much as you can rather than slowly adding features. ### 5/5 — Great tool to view esko visualizer *2012-05-10* Provide the chance to view collada files out from esko visualizer and check for packaging related effects! ### 4/5 — Good for viewing Google SketchUp files *2012-05-01* I teach 3D modeling with Google SketchUp and I wanted to be able to use my iPad to view and grade their 3D assignment submissions. Students simply export a 3D model as a .dae and send it to me and I can view it right on my iPad. The viewer works quite well, too. One finger to orbit around, two fingers to pan, zoom, and rotate. ### 5/5 — Simple & beautiful *2012-04-30, version 1.0* Hooray! A dead simple, easy to use, high quality Collada viewer. Top score from me. ## Frequently asked questions about Studio Viewer ### What devices does Studio Viewer support? Studio Viewer is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It utilizes ARKit for its augmented reality features, requiring compatible devices. ### How often is Studio Viewer updated? The latest version of Studio Viewer is 5.0.10, which was released on December 11, 2020. Updates are not very frequent, with the last update being over three years ago. ### What is the age rating for Studio Viewer? Studio Viewer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. ### What is the user rating for Studio Viewer? Studio Viewer has a user rating of 3.2 stars based on 5 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base. ### Does Studio Viewer have ads? No, Studio Viewer does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions. ### Can I view any 3D object with Studio Viewer? Studio Viewer is specifically designed for viewing 3D mock-ups created with Esko's Studio software, particularly packaging designs like boxes, pouches, and cans. ### What kind of finishing effects can I see in Studio Viewer? You can visualize realistic substrates and finishing effects such as embossing, varnishes, hot/cold foils, holographic foils, and transparent glass or plastic within the app. ### How do I learn more about using Studio Viewer? For detailed instructions on how to use Studio Viewer, you can access the 'More Info' menu located within the Library view of the application. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.0 — 2026-04-11 * Support for iOS 26. * Esko rebranding. ### 5.0.10 — 2020-12-11 Update app icon. Bug Fix: background image in Augmented Reality mode on iPad (last generation) Bug Fix: object appeared stretched in landscape mode or portrait mode on iPhones in Augmented Reality mode Bug fix: instruction icon was not centered when changing device orientation ### 5.0.9 — 2020-02-04 Fixes a crash when opening files from file manager or external app such as OneDrive. Fixes crash when opening files containing a background. Fixes black pixels appearing on the borders of some dies-cuts surfaces. ### 5.0.3 — 2019-11-08 This build fixes rendering issues for transparent parts on 3rd Generation iPad Pro. ### 5.0.2 — 2019-10-07 Fixed bug for Collada files made from boxes which contain transparent parts (the background was not properly refreshed). ## Apps similar to Studio Viewer | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [RobotStudio® AR Viewer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robotstudio-ar-viewer/id1514364084) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Business | | [3D-Viewer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-viewer/id1416574526) | 1.0 (2) | Free | Business | ## More apps by Esko Software BVBA - [WebCenter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webcenter/id439628891) All apps by Esko Software BVBA: https://appshunter.io/developer/439628894 ## Related topics [esko software bvba](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/esko-software-bvba) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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