Need to view an AR effect file made in Meta Spark Studio? Meta Spark Player was the desktop viewer for testing Instagram and Facebook effects outside Studio. Meta shut down the whole Spark platform on January 14, 2025, so the player is now only useful for opening old exported projects.
From Meta Spark Studio to preview
The workflow starts with an effect designed in Meta Spark Studio. Export the creation, open it in Meta Spark Player, and inspect how the effect appears. This separates previewing a build from editing the project in Studio.
The player is intended for checking a finished or in-progress effect and spotting visible problems before sharing it. A reviewer could check a build without learning Studio.
What can you change in the player?
Meta Spark Player displays effects for testing; it does not provide controls for changing their parameters. When an effect needs adjustments, return to the project in Meta Spark Studio and export it again for another preview.
- Use it to view and review exported AR effects.
- Use Meta Spark Studio to edit the effect itself.
Pros
- Previews effects exported from Meta Spark Studio
- Supports offline project testing
- Provides a separate viewer for reviewing builds
Cons
- Meta Spark platform shut down in January 2025
- Viewing only; no editing of effects
Is Meta Spark still available?
No. Meta closed the Spark platform on January 14, 2025; Studio and third-party effects on Instagram and Facebook were removed.
Can you edit an effect in Meta Spark Player?
No. It only displays effects; changes had to be made in Meta Spark Studio.