8th Wall
is now open source
Everything you need to build 3D experiences and WebAR, now free for everyone.
Available Today
More components on the way — follow along on GitHub and Discord.
XR Engine
Powerful AR features for web and native
- World Effects*
- Absolute Scale*
- Image Targets
- Face Effects
- Sky Effects
*Available via XR engine binary only
View on GitHub8th Wall Desktop
XR Game Engine
- Visual editor
- Develop 3D & AR
- Export to web & native*
* Native export coming soon
DownloadUtilities
Open source tools to streamline your workflow
- Image Target Processor
- XR Extras - UI Components & helpers
More coming soon
View on GitHubExample Projects
Ready-to-use sample projects
- Starter templates
- Feature demos
- Best practices
Getting Started
Begin developing in a few simple steps, then deploy your project anywhere.
Download & Install
Get the latest release for Mac or Windows from the downloads page, then run the installer and open 8th Wall Desktop.
Start Building
Create a new project or open an existing one. See our engine integration guide
Export your project
Host your built project anywhere. See our publishing guide for options.
You're in Control
8th Wall is free to use, with no login requirement, and offers complete freedom in how you build! Bring your own source control management, tools, and workflows for maximum flexibility. 8th Wall projects can be deployed and hosted anywhere that matches your needs.
Have an existing project? View our migration guide.
Get Involved
Join the community and help shape the future of 8th Wall.
Community
Connect with other developers and get help
Contribute
Help improve 8th Wall for everyone
FAQ
Can I use the XR Engine with other platforms?
Yes! The XR Engine is designed to work with popular 3D frameworks including A-Frame, Three.js, Babylon.js, and PlayCanvas. You can integrate it into your existing workflow and use it alongside other tools and platforms.
Can I use this for commercial projects?
Yes. You can use 8th Wall to build commercial AR experiences, branded campaigns, and client projects. The open source components are free to use, and the distributed engine binary permits commercial use as part of a broader application or experience. See the full FAQ for details on permitted use and licensing.
Can I migrate existing projects?
If you exported your project before February 28, 2026, you can migrate it to run locally or self-host it. Project export is no longer available. Check the migration guide for instructions, or see the full migration FAQ for more details.
Is there a paid tier?
No. All paid subscriptions ended on February 28, 2026 when the hosted platform was retired. The open source tools and distributed engine binary are free to use.
Do I need an account?
No account is required. Simply download the tools from GitHub and start building. The hosted platform has been retired, so there's no login or account management needed.
Is everything fully open source?
The XR Engine is distributed as a binary — free to use, including
for commercial projects under a limited use license. See the
full FAQ for
details on permitted use and licensing.
8th Wall Desktop is available as an offline download today, with full open source coming soon.
Everything else, Image Targets, Face Effects, Sky Effects, utilities, and
example projects, is fully open source under the MIT License.
We have more features and tools coming soon! Follow along on GitHub and Discord.
How can I get involved?
There are many ways to contribute! Join our Discord community, participate in GitHub Discussions, report issues, submit pull requests, or help improve documentation. Check out the Get Involved section for more details.
Ready to Build?
Download 8th Wall and start creating AR experiences today.