August 14, 2025
With Adobe Aero disappearing, you might be wondering what other AR authoring tools are out there—or how to migrate your existing AR pieces to a future-proof platform. This blog recaps the leading options and shows why Hoverlay is a smart, web-first
Adobe is sunsetting Aero.
Creative teams need a future-proof, cross-platform AR home.
What to look for: simple authoring, flexible anchoring (SLAM/image/location), scalable hosting, analytics, and simple team workflows.
Best fit for most creators and educators: Hoverlay—browser-based authoring, no-code creation options, robust sharing, analytics, and enterprise-ready support.
Migration is straightforward: export assets → rebuild scenes in Hoverlay → set anchors → QA → publish and track.
The official “Aero end‑of‑support FAQ” from Adobe confirms that end of support will happen on 6 November 2025, content access until 3 December 2025 and data deletion by 16 December 2025.
If your prototypes, activations, or learning experiences rely on Aero, now’s the time to pick a long-term platform and start migrating.
As many KAB Gallery clients are remote or located overseas having AR solution has really saved time for them in providing a visual understanding of how the art will look within their space. Hoverlay’s AR platform has become a daily essential at KAB Gallery and online at KABGallery.com. KAB Gallery is the first gallery exhibiting art in both physical and virtual gallery spaces to feature Hoverlay.
Just recently a KAB Gallery client located in Hong Kong used Hoverlay to help her quickly decide on the purchase of two pieces. Before KAB Gallery offered this feature, the client had been deliberating for too long and kept missing out on the pieces she liked. Being able to quickly visualize exactly how the pieces will look in her home and around the works in her collection, allowed the client to make a quick decision with confidence.Karry tells us that soon after the launch Hoverlay was already used by at least 60% of KAB Gallery’s new and returning clients looking to purchase online at KABGallery.com.
1) Web-first delivery (no app required)
Launch AR from a link or QR code. Remove install friction and reach the broadest possible audience.
2) Flexible anchoring
Use QR codes, image targets, or location-based anchors so your experience works in stores, galleries, classrooms, and outdoor trails.3) No-code creation options—fast time to value
Build scenes without a heavy dev lift. Designers can publish interactive AR in minutes and iterate quickly.4) Share anywhere + simple embeds
Drop a link in social, email, or a CMS. Add QR codes to packaging, signage, or print.5) Performance & compatibility
Optimized asset handling (GLB/USDZ) and mobile-friendly defaults keep experiences smooth on typical devices.6) Built-in analytics
Track opens, dwell time, and interactions. Prove ROI and improve future activations.7) Enterprise readiness
Collaboration, roles/permissions, governance, support, and scalable hosting for teams that ship often.8) Migration help
Guidance, templates, and support to bring your Aero content over efficiently.
Customers anywhere in the world will be able to use their mobile phone and make their home an instant art gallery. “Traditionally, galleries looked after the marketing and promotion for artists but with so many galleries closing each year, artists are finding they have lost access to their customers. Hoverlay AR platform allows artists to connect and have their work displayed exactly where it needs to be display – on the potential buyer’s wall,” said Ms Donaldson.
Jeska Valk, winner of the 2019 Art Lovers Prize, sees AR technology as a dream come true. “Bigger pieces are often more difficult to sell, as art lovers are sometimes concerned about the piece fitting in terms of size and the overall aesthetic. To have that exact artwork to scale on their wall in seconds will change everything. Artists are so excited to see this new technology in play,” said Ms Valk.
The digital world is moving fast; new ways of promoting, selling and creating are quickly emerging and evolving. The digital tools now exist to enable anyone to experience art the way it should be. Augmented Reality is here to stay and with that begins a new era for artists and to enable anyone to fall in love with their creation.
His a new way to distribute and share digital content, social and professional profiles, video and images, by simply placing it into the world. Using thecamera, anyone can find, interact, and collect content using augmented reality.
Check out below to learn more about Hoverlay AR publishing platform for art galleries and artists!
Is Hoverlay a no-code tool?
Yes—artists, creators and students can build immersive experiences without writing code
Do I need to install an app to author AR content?
No. Hoverlay Spaces (the authoring tool) runs in the browser and can be used from anywhere without installing anything.
To view you AR experiences, user will need to install the free Hoverlay mobile app.
What anchors are supported?
User based and image based, and stencils are supported
Can I track performance?
Yes—built-in analytics show views, dwell, and interactions.How do I migrate from Aero?
Export assets from Aero, rebuild scenes in Hoverlay, assign anchors, QA, publish, and replace old links/QRs.