Frequently Asked Questions

For Creators

Can I update the content after publishing?

Yes. Open the experience in the editor, make your changes, and hit Save Changes — the update goes live immediately.

What happens if I change my image target?

Printed materials already distributed will no longer trigger the new image. Only update the image target if you're also reprinting the materials. (Image and media files can only be swapped while the experience is still a draft.)

Can I have multiple experiences?

Yes — create as many image targets and experiences as you like from your dashboard.

How do I make the experience location-specific?

In the editor's AR Reach step, select Specific Location, then search an address, drop a pin, or enter coordinates, and choose your scan radius (0.1–30 miles).

How do I get "Anywhere" reach for my content?

Everywhere-reach is limited (every "Anywhere" image loads on every user's device) and is currently assigned by the Uncover Everything team. Publish with a specific location, or contact us through the portal's Support page to request everywhere-reach.

Why does my image get a low star rating in the editor?

The stars estimate how reliably the app can detect your image. Plain backgrounds, low contrast, repetitive patterns, and small tracking regions all lower it — the editor shows hints for what to improve. Busy, detailed, high-contrast images score best.

What video format should I upload?

MP4 (H.264) works best, exported with the standard BT.709 color profile — the default in most editors and phone cameras. Unusual color settings can play with a slight color shift in the app.

For App Users

Do I need an account to scan?

No. Scanning works without an account; an account is optional and only needed to save scan history across devices.

Why isn't a location-based experience working?

Make sure location access is allowed for the app in your device settings, and that you're within the experience's set distance of its location. Experiences without location restrictions work everywhere.

Why doesn't anything appear when I scan an image?

The image may not have been uploaded and published yet — contact the creator or business that shared it with you. If it has been published, improve the lighting (try the in-app flash button), hold steady, and face the image directly.

Can I re-watch something I scanned before?

Yes — your recent scans appear under History on the app's home screen. Tap any item to view its content again in fullscreen, no re-scanning needed. Sign in to keep your history across devices.