How large is 11in x 6in x 13in?
Size has always been a challenge to convey on product pages. Photos can offer customers a sense of scale. A list of dimensions lets them measure it themselves. But it’s not easy for online shoppers to picture a product in their own space or get quick answers to questions like, "will this fit in my car trunk?" or "is it too big for my bookshelf?", short of pulling out their measuring tape.
Size.link is a free tool built by Shopify that lets anyone view the size of a product in the space around them using their smartphone camera. With it, you can create size links for your products, which customers can click to visualize dimensions directly through their mobile browsers using augmented reality (AR).
With a size link, seeing what 11in x 6in x 13in looks like is as simple as clicking a link, pointing your smartphone camera at any surface, and viewing it in your space.
How to create and use size links
Anyone can create their own size links in seconds to immediately visualize the size of a product or share a link with pre-filled dimensions for others to use.
Here’s how it works:
- Visit size.link.
- Enter the length, width, and height of the product.
- Click the “Create 3D box" button to generate a size link, which will open an augmented reality viewer with your pre-filled dimensions when clicked.
- Copy the size link and paste it on any webpage or share it directly with your customers.
Size links can be used on your product pages with a simple "view it in your space" call to action. You can also use them in customer support conversations over live chat and email, include them in your curbside pickup instructions, or in any context where it would be helpful to quickly visualize a set of dimensions.
Making the benefits of AR more available to everyone
The easier it is for online shoppers to see your product in their context, the easier it is for them to purchase it with confidence.
Augmented reality will play a significant role in the future of commerce, changing the way people “try” products online. We created Size.link to give all merchants a way to take advantage of this technology for free.
Size.link is just the latest in our effort to bring the benefits of AR to more independent businesses.
We’ve also created a 3D modeling marketplace where you can hire an expert to turn photos of your products into high-quality 3D models, along with built-in support to directly upload them to your product pages in Shopify. With custom 3D models, customers can not only view the size of a product but examine every detail from any angle in their own space.
If you’re interested in the potential of AR for your business, you can learn more about how brands like Rebecca Minkoff and Bumbleride are improving conversion rates by up to 250% with 3D models.
Read more
- Government Relief Programs for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
- Unpack the Features of Dawn, Shopify’s Flexible, Mobile-First Theme",
- All Shopify Stores Now Use SSL Encryption Everywhere
- Highlights from Shopify Unite 2019 (And What They Mean for Merchants)
- Introducing the New Merchant Overview Dashboard
- 10 Things to Know About the World of 3D Models
- Shopify AR Makes Shopping in Augmented Reality a Reality for Small Businesses
- Proceed to Checkout- The Unexpected Story of How Ecommerce Started
- Team Communication and Collaboration Comes to Shopify
- Shopify Files For Proposed Initial Public Offering
Visualize Dimensions FAQ
Do I need to download an app to visualize dimensions in AR?
No app download is required to visualize dimensions with a size link, since the tool works directly inside a mobile browser. Customers simply click the link, point their smartphone camera at a surface, and the 3D box appears in their space using augmented reality built into the phone.
How accurate is the AR 3D box compared to a product's actual size?
The AR-generated 3D box lands within 1 to 2 centimeters of a product's actual dimensions, close enough for shoppers to judge whether an item fits a shelf, trunk, or doorway. Small variations can come from lighting conditions or how steadily the camera is held while scanning a surface.
What devices can I use to view a size link in AR?
Most modern smartphones with a rear camera can open a size link and display the AR box, since the experience runs through the phone's mobile browser rather than a dedicated app. Both iPhones and Android devices are supported, so customers don't need to check compatibility before clicking a link.
Does creating or sharing a size link cost anything?
Creating and sharing a size link is free, with no charge to generate the link, embed it on a product page, or send it to a customer. Merchants can create as many size links as needed for different products without a subscription or per-use fee attached to the tool.
Can I share a size link with customers before they buy?
Yes, a size link can be sent directly to customers so they can visualize a product's dimensions before completing a purchase. Sellers often paste the link into live chat, email replies, or curbside pickup instructions so shoppers can check fit on their own phone without contacting support again.
