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Virtual Try-On for Eyewear

Let customers try frames online with realistic, PD-aware, browser-based AR — the most mature module on the platform.

Why eyewear brands need virtual try-on

Frame fit and style are the two biggest sources of hesitation and returns in online eyewear shopping — a shopper can't tell if a frame is too wide, too small, or simply not their style from a flat product photo. Virtual try-on lets them see the frame on their own face, in real time, before they add it to cart.

Built for optical and eyewear commerce

  • PD-aware auto-fit
  • Ear and temple detection
  • Blink-stable tracking

Tryonixs's eyewear module is its most built-out: it uses interpupillary-distance-aware scaling to approximate real-world frame width rather than a fixed scale factor, detects ear anchor points for temple placement, and applies jitter smoothing (a One Euro Filter) so the frame doesn't shake as the shopper moves.

Upload a transparent PNG frame asset per SKU, map it to your product ID, and try-on is live on that product page — no 3D modeling or GLB files required, though an optional 3D/GLB rendering path exists for teams that already have 3D assets.

Frame asset requirements

The best results come from a front-facing, transparent-background PNG of the frame alone — no model's face in the shot, no lifestyle photography. Sun and optical variants of the same frame can be uploaded as separate assets so shoppers preview lens tint accurately.

Conversion and return-rate impact

Retailers piloting virtual try-on on hero eyewear SKUs commonly see meaningful add-to-cart lift and lower fit-related return rates compared to product pages without try-on — because uncertainty about width and style is exactly what drives both hesitant carts and post-purchase returns in this category.

See it live

Try the eyewear demo yourself with a live camera feed — the same experience your shoppers will see on a Shopify or WooCommerce product page.

Frequently asked questions

What image format works best?

Transparent PNG frame images without a model face produce the best AR fit. Provide separate assets for sun and optical variants of the same style.

Does it account for pupillary distance (PD)?

Yes. The eyewear module estimates PD from facial landmarks and uses it to scale frame width more accurately than a fixed multiplier, and it supports auto-fit as well as manually entered PD values.

Can shoppers compare multiple frames in one session?

Yes. Load several frame assets and let shoppers switch between styles without reloading the page or re-granting camera permission.

Does this replace a real optical fitting?

No. Virtual try-on shows fit and style preview to guide purchase decisions; it doesn't replace a professional prescription fitting or lens edging measurement.

How fast can an eyewear brand launch this?

Shopify and WooCommerce merchants with frame PNGs ready typically launch within hours using theme snippets or shortcodes — see our Shopify integration guide.

Launch virtual try-on today

Free Starter plan — 15 products, unlimited try-on sessions, no credit card required.

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