# Elf Studio - AR Video Creator!

> Create video proof that Santa & his elves visited your house this Christmas!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.npcc.elfstudio](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.npcc.elfstudio)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.npcc.elfstudio`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** North Pole Command Centre Limited
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 81,722
- **Rating:** 4.57 / 5 (581 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-07
- **First published:** 2022-11-15
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 177 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.npcc.elfstudio)
- **Website:** [https://northpolecommandcenter.com](https://northpolecommandcenter.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/72221016](https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/72221016)

## Description

Elf Studio is a fun and innovative Chrome extension that lets you create captivating Augmented Reality (AR) videos showing Santa's elves visiting your home this Christmas. Designed by the Software Elves at the North Pole Command Center, Elf Studio empowers you to place and animate your own elves in any flat environment using your device camera. Whether it's your living room, garden, or bedroom, the AR technology makes it appear as though elves are dancing, skipping, and performing iconic dances right in your space.

Features include unlimited elves placement, extensive animation options (over 200 poses and 50 dances including breakdancing and Thriller), customizable lighting and shadows for realistic blending, and a unique Elf Workshop that enables thousands of elf creation possibilities. Users can also set candy cane waypoints to guide walking elves or trigger animations on the fly during recording. Capture magical elf moments with photo capabilities and unlimited recording time—perfect to share your festive spirit or surprise family and friends with genuine-looking Santa elf visits!

## Rankings

- #243,058 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.npcc.elfstudio.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.npcc.elfstudio.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Users find the app's concept fun and the avatar customization appealing, but many report critical bugs such as crashes, freezing, and loading problems. A majority complain that elves cannot be placed or made to perform actions as advertised. The app heavily restricts functionality behind paid subscriptions, with no free trial, leading to frustration over misleading 'free' claims. Saving videos and recording features often fail unless users pay, and customer support is criticized for poor response and refund handling, resulting in widespread disappointment.

### Pros

- Fun and cute idea for creating elf animations
- Ability to customize elf/avatar (with some free options)
- Allows changing gender of avatar for free

### Cons

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Severe loading issues preventing use
- Elves do not appear or cannot be placed on surfaces
- Must pay subscription or premium to record/save videos and access main features
- No free trial or full free functionality despite advertising as free
- Videos cannot be saved to device as expected
- Poor customer support and refund issues

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.npcc.elfstudio)