[Latest in 2025] 7 recommended AR photo frame production companies!

In recent years, innovative technologies that link to reality, such as AR (augmented reality), VR (virtual reality), and XR (cross-reality), have been rapidly advancing. Among these, "AR Photo Frames" are easy to experience with your smartphone and are AR technology that is effective for events and fan marketing. In this article, we will thoroughly compare the seven companies that produce AR photo frames, and introduce the following points of interest, such as the services, features, and budgets that are the strengths of each company.

What is an AR photo frame?

An AR photo frame is an AR that uses a smartphone or tablet camera to add virtual frames, characters, and animations to photos and videos.
Without preparing the actual items such as panels and signs, you can simply load two-dimensional barcodes and AR markers to take photos and videos along with frames and characters overlaid with AR.
You can provide customers with a different kind of fun, such as taking commemorative photos with artists at live venues and creating memories at tourist attractions.

Comparative explanation of the characteristics of the seven AR photo frame companies (2025 edition)

From here, we will explain the features, functions, and costs of AR photo frames provided by each company. There are two types of AR production: no-code tool type that anyone can easily create, and there are two types that are ordered, with requests from a production company and are all in one go, from planning to development. Please use each one according to your needs.
*Information on each company's services is as of January 7, 2025.

No-code AR photo frame creation service

COCOAR (Cloud Circus Co., Ltd.)

COCOAR is an AR production tool that has been provided for 12 years by Cloud Circus Inc., which has a 15-year track record in the digital marketing industry.
It has the advantage that anyone can easily create an AR without code, and some functions can be used for free, so you can try out AR without any problems.
To display AR, you need to download a dedicated app, allowing you to create high-quality AR photo frames.

Service overview

Reference site: https://www.coco-ar.jp/Company
homepage: https://cloudcircus.jp/

PalanAR (palan Inc.)

palanAR is a tool that allows you to create ARs without code, and even if you don't have the knowledge, you can create conductors leading up to the AR experience and check the number of customers' visits using just palanAR.
One of the features of photo frames is that they not only use still images, but also use gifs to create moving photo frames. Recommended for those looking for easy AR production and effectiveness measurements.

Service overview

Reference site: https://studio.palanar.com/development/webar_photoframeCompany
homepage: https://palan.co.jp/

Mercury Ad Inc.

Since its founding in 1969, Mercury Ad, which has mainly provided designs to clients in the hotel industry, has demonstrated its high design capabilities in AR as well.
There are also original AR photo frames and inexpensive plans with templates that can be used in a variety of situations.

Service overview

Reference site: https://mercury-ad.design/arphotoframeCompany
homepage: https://mercury-ad.design/company

ASATEC Inc.

A dedicated management site allows you to easily upload AR materials, and you can use the reporting function to instantly check the number of monthly visitors.
Additionally, by using links issued on dedicated sites, you can post QR codes directly on flyers, etc.
Since you can create photo frames that can be used in four languages, it is recommended for inbound visitors or for those who want to easily create AR.

Service overview

Reference site: https://arphoto.cloud/arphotoframe/Company
homepage: https://asatec.jp/

Custom-made AR photo frame creation service

AR Works (ProVision Co., Ltd.)

AR Works, a service provided by ProVision Co., Ltd., provides high-quality AR services by "no need to use a dedicated app to display AR" and "order-made from planning to production."
Our extensive knowledge of AR specialist team provides generous support from planning support to production and effectiveness measurement, providing services tailored to each customer from a wealth of AR promotions.

AR photo frames work in conjunction with the GPS function that identifies your current location on a mobile device, and can also be used as photo rally if you set up multiple photo spots. By installing attractive photo spots, you can expect to see more visitors, promote tours around venues and facilities, and spread them through social media posts.

Service overview

Reference site: https://promotion.ar-works.jp/Company
homepage: https://www.pro-vision.jp/

arara AR (Arara Co., Ltd.)

Ararala Co., Ltd. has over 10 years of experience in developing AR services.
It can be produced within 5 business days until delivery, and is recommended for those who want to use it at a sudden event or immediately use AR to promote the game.
There is also an AR platform service that uses apps, allowing you to select from a variety of services to suit your needs.

Service overview

Reference site: https://www.arappli.com/webar_lightplan
Company website: https://www.arara.com/

YONDE Inc.

The fifth one I would like to introduce is an AR photo frame production service provided by YONDE Inc.
Although it was founded in 2020, it is a new company, it has already had a track record of its experience with many companies and organizations in the social media campaign field.
Recommended for those who want to create AR photo frames as a social media campaign policy.

Service overview

Reference site: https://webar-yonde.com/Company
homepage: https://yonde.co.jp/

Important points when choosing an AR production company that suits your purpose

AR has been attracting attention in recent years as a promotion for products and events.
That's why many companies are launching services one after another.
Each company has different strengths, so it is important to carefully determine which services match what your company is looking for, taking into account the following points.

1. Experience and experience

Choose a company with a wealth of past production examples and track record, and stable quality.
It is important to check whether you have experience in creating events that your company will be holding or AR content that suits your industry, and to be able to flexibly customize the design and features that suit your theme and brand.
Additionally, the AR works smoothly, feels good, and it needs to be checked to see if the system has fewer errors and bugs. If you have a sample, we recommend using it actively and checking whether it is suitable for your company.

2. Support system

It is important to ensure that there is a wide range of support to deal with problems on the day of the event or after the installation.
Another important selection point is whether effectiveness can be measured using data.
By measuring effectiveness, you can catch information on how product sales have changed and the user information of the AR that you created, which will become valuable data for future product development and events.

If you are considering introducing an AR photo frame, we recommend "AR Works."

Our AR production team will support your project and create content that is most suitable for events, promotions, various business scenes, entertainment, and local and business revitalization, providing participants with a fun and memorable experience.
Please feel free to contact us first.

Introducing AR Works achievements

You can see the track record of AR Works production below. We introduce a variety of situations, including promotions, events, and attracting attention, so please take a look.

▼List of achievements | AR Works
https://promotion.ar-works.jp/achievement