AR elves anywhere
Drop elves into any flat surface — your living room rug, the kitchen counter, the garden path. The app uses your device's camera to anchor them in real space, so they walk across your actual floor.
Elf Studio® · AR Christmas magic Elf Studio: AR elves in your room.
Elf Studio: AR elves in your room.
Record the magic.
Place animated 3D elves in your living room through your phone’s camera. Choose their actions, record a festive video and share it with your family. Explore the elf video maker to plan your first scene.
Free to download on iOS and Android · Optional in-app purchases.
4.6★ from 1,100+ UK App Store ratings.
Augmented reality elves, in your house
200+ animations
Walking, idling, dancing, breakdancing, moonwalk, Gangnam Style, the Thriller dance — over 200 animations to choose from. Trigger them on the fly while recording, or pre-plan a whole routine.
Build-your-own elves
The Elf Workshop lets you customise outfits across 60+ colours, swap on glasses (sunnies, reading glasses, the lot), and make every elf feel like its own little character. Thousands of combinations.
More inside the app
Build a cast
Place several elves in one scene. Choose a number that suits your device and keeps the action clear.
Photos & video
Snapshot anytime, or roll a full clip. Save to camera roll and share.
Candy cane paths
Drop candy canes — your elf follows them. Plot routes, stage scenes.
Lighting controls
Match light direction, colour and brightness so the elves blend in seamlessly.
Camera filters
Cinematic looks for finished clips, applied as you record.
Action triggers
Tap during recording to switch animations live — like puppeteering on the fly.
From empty room to elf chaos in under a minute
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Scan a flat surface
Open the app and point your camera at a floor, table, or counter. The app reads the space in a couple of seconds — no calibration, no markers.
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Drop your elves
Tap to place. One elf, ten, a hundred. Pick outfits, glasses, a quick dance routine. Or stage candy canes and let them follow a path.
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Press record
Hit the button. Trigger animations live as you go. Save the clip, share with the family — or pop it onto the Christmas Eve recap.
Want to catch an elf moving on camera? Follow the elf video maker guide for a simple, step-by-step recording.
Elves on the loose
Real screenshots — elves placed in real spaces, with the AR session working its magic.
Picked up by Apple
Apple's editorial team have featured Elf Studio on the App Store across iPad and iPhone — alongside Speak to Santa from the same studio. Quietly proud, frankly. Small studio, real Christmas magic.
4.6★ App Store rating
1,100+ App Store ratings
200+ Elf animations
Free To download
Rated by families
Elf Studio questions
How the AR elf app works
Is Elf Studio free?
Yes — the app is free to download on iOS and Android. There are optional premium features available through the App Store and Google Play.
How does the AR work?
Elf Studio uses your phone or tablet camera to detect a flat surface — a floor, a table, a counter — and anchors the 3D elves into that real space. As you move the camera around, the elves stay locked in position, so you can walk around them, get close, or step back for a wider shot.
How many elves can I place?
There is no fixed scene limit. Place one elf or build a much larger group, choosing a number that suits your device and the shot you want to create.
How long can I record?
Up to ten minutes per take. Clips save to your camera roll for sharing.
Who makes Elf Studio?
Elf Studio is made by North Pole Command Centre Ltd, a one-person family-app studio that's been making festive apps since 2012. Same studio that makes Speak to Santa.
Need a hand?
Bug, suggestion, press enquiry, or just want to say hi about Elf Studio? The studio runs on one person — but every email gets read, and most get a reply within a day or two.
You can also visit the studio site for the wider app catalogue.
