Move objects
- Pinch and hold an object in the viewport.
- Drag, push, or pull to move it freely in 3D space.
- Release your pinch to place it where you want.
Last updated on
Oct 21, 2025
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Manipulation modes
Project Pulsar lets you intuitively place 3D text and elements directly into your videos and images.
There are two modes for manipulating 3D content:
- Spatial Gestures Mode – Recommended for the most natural and immersive interaction. This mode uses full hand tracking and requires XR data access.
- Standard Gestures Mode – Available without XR data access and provides basic manipulation controls.
You can switch between modes in Project Pulsar anytime under Profile > Settings > Use Spatial Gestures.
Note
For the best experience, allow XR data access when prompted by Android XR.
You can grant XR data access anytime in your Device Settings > Apps > Adobe Project Pulsar > Allow XR hand tracking data.
Manipulate content with Spatial Gestures
Rotate objects
- Pinch an object in the viewport to select it.
- Pinch the rotation handle for the axis you want to rotate around.
- While holding the pinch, move your hand in the desired rotation direction.
- Release your pinch when the object is rotated as desired.
Scale objects
- Pinch an object in the viewport to select it.
- Pinch and hold the scale handle.
- While holding the pinch, move your hand up to enlarge or down to shrink the object.
- Release your pinch when the object is scaled as desired.
Manipulate content with Standard Gestures
Move objects on vertical and horizontal planes
- Pinch an object in the viewport to select it.
- To move it on a horizontal plane, pinch and drag the horizontal handle, then drag, push, or pull to reposition the object.
- To move it on a vertical plane, pinch and hold the object directly, then drag to adjust its height or position vertically.
- Release your pinch when the object is placed where you want.
Rotate objects
- Pinch an object in the viewport to select it.
- Pinch the rotation handle for the axis you want to rotate around.
- While holding the pinch, move your hand in the desired rotation direction.
- Release your pinch when the object is rotated as desired.
Scale objects
- Pinch an object in the viewport to select it.
- Pinch and hold the scale handle.
- While holding the pinch, move your hand up to enlarge or down to shrink the object.
- Release your pinch when the object is scaled as desired.
Delete objects
- Select an object in the viewport.
- Tap on the red Delete button.
Note
Accidentally deleted an object from your scene? Use the Undo button in the video timeline panel.
Duplicate objects
- Pinch an object in the viewport to select it.
- Tap on the duplicate button on the timeline panel.
Reset object rotation
- Pinch an object in the viewport to select it.
- Tap on the reset rotation button on the timeline panel.
