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# 2D Targets (Image Targets)

## Image Targets

**Image Targets** refer to **2D images** which Vuforia can **recognise** and **track**. These image targets work in a similar way to QR codes, but **full colour images can be used**.

![Figure 0.0 - Image Targets in Augmented Reality](/files/-LYjGz7GfmYSNZgXSWYy)

### Image Requirements

The **Vuforia Target Manager supports** `.jpg` and `.png` images that are 2 MB or smaller. These images can be RGB or Grayscale. The **features** of the **image** are **graded** based on how well the engine is able to **track** them. Learn more [here](https://library.vuforia.com/articles/Solution/Optimizing-Target-Detection-and-Tracking-Stability):  

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### Workflow

The **basic workflow** for working with **Image Targets** is as follows:

1. Upload the image to the **Vuforia Target Manage**r online. You can also use one of the sample Image Targets.
2. Download the updated **Target Manager Database**.
3. **Add the image target** to your project in **Unity**
   1. **Add the Device Database**
   2. **Add and Configure the Image Target** as a GameObject
      1. Add an `ARCamera`
      2. Add an `ImageTarget`
      3. Assign Content to the `ImageTarget`

## Image Recognition in Unity

The basic workflow within Unity is **extremely similar** to that of [3D (Object) Targets](/next-lab/augmented-reality/guides/unity-and-vuforia-1/3d-targets.md).&#x20;

### Add a Device Database

If you haven't already, download the device database from your **Vuforia Target Manager**.&#x20;

**Import** the `.unitypackage` file by heading to `Asset > Import Package`

See: [Device Databases](/next-lab/augmented-reality/guides/unity-and-vuforia-1/vuforia-primer.md#4-0-preparing-the-unity-scene)

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### Add and Configure the GameObject

1. Add an `ARCamera` instance to your **scene**. \
   `GameObject > Vuforia > ARCamera`
2. [**Generate and add your license** ](/next-lab/augmented-reality/guides/unity-and-vuforia-1/vuforia-primer.md#4-3-1-adding-a-license-key)information to the `ARCamera` in the **Inspector Window**
3. Add an `ImageTarget` instance to your scene.\
   ~~`GameObject > Vuforia > 3D Scan`~~
4. **Change the Image Target Behaviour**. With the `ImageTarget` selected, change the `Type`, `Database` and `Image Target` fields in the **Inspector Window**

![Figure 1.2 - Image Target Behaviour](/files/-LYe4FTY9kE7L5Kp8h7R)

### Add Content to the GameObject

1. Add any **content** you desire to augment the image. This can be **2d content** such as text or **3d assets** such as `.FBX` files.\
   In this case, we have named our content **Cube**.
2. Make the **content** a **child** of the `ImageTarget`. This way the **content** will **only be displayed** once the `ImageTarget` is **recongnised**.<br>

![Figure 1.3 - Using the Hierarchy Window](/files/-LYe4AcmB0DnxUlEalXz)

## Testing Outcomes

**Use the Play button** in the `toolbar` to **test the application**.

![Figure 2.0 - Testing outcomes using the Debug Feature](/files/-LYdq9hM3DF9H0CoeBAq)


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