About Aurasma

Aurasma is a radical piece of technology that represents the future of how we use our mobile devices by bringing the physical and virtual worlds together for the first time.
Available on smart devices, Aurasma was created out of technology that is capable of recognizing images, symbols and objects in the real world and understanding them. It can then deliver digital content in real time, including videos, animations, audio or webpages.

Aurasma Lite currently works on the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPad3 and more powerful Android devices.
You can download Aurasma Lite or Aurasma-enabled apps created by our Partners for free from your App Store or Google Play.

If you want to get to grips with Aurasma Lite here are some tips to help you quickly start viewing, creating and sharing Aurasma with your friends.
For video tutorials and use-cases, check out Aurasma Lite’s official YouTube Channel.

Viewing Auras – Augmented Reality Actions

To start viewing Auras, check out the list of Super Auras – this is a set of Auras pre-installed on the app that come to life wherever they are found.

1. Select

2. Select to reveal the Super Auras – now find these images in the real world to see them come alive with hidden interactions!

Viewing Location Auras

To make the most of Aurasma, be sure to discover Location Auras exclusively found in specific real world locations.

1. Click on Location Auras to see what Auras can be found near you. Gold pins show Auras in channels you are subscribed to. Your own Auras will have green pins.

2. On the main Aurasma screen, look out for the icons of nearby Auras. The icon gives you the images to look out for and the distance you need to travel to find them.

Creating your own Auras

Aurasma is about much more than just viewing – you can also create your own Auras.

1. To get started, select .

2. Capture your image in the view pane. Pick a flat image with a green bar for strength. Choose between creating a regular Aura – an Aura visible anywhere, or a Location Aura – appearing in one significant geographical location.
Then click .

3. What do you want to link the image to? Select an Aurasma animation, image or 3D model, or a video from blinkx or one from your own library. Once you have selected something, you can then name your Aura.

4. Your aura will then load – resize and rescale it.

5. Wait for the white bubble to say your Aura is ready to view…

6. …and you're ready to go!

Sharing Auras

You can share Auras you create using social media, and you can share Location Auras using Channels.

1. To share an Aura, select the Aura from the menu and select .

2. To share a Location Aura, press it in the tray, then press in the preview.

3. To share any Aura you can also press the icon while it is playing.

Any more questions?

1. Click on the button.

2. Scroll through the library of questions to find your answers.

3. Still stumped? Browse through our FAQs, join in on the Aurasma Forum, check out the YouTube Tutorials or get in touch with the Aurasma Team.