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VMagicMirror
What it is
VMagicMirror displays and animates a VRM avatar on a Windows desktop without special VR devices. Keyboard and mouse input can drive the avatar, alongside game controllers and MIDI controllers; those inputs can also switch expressions, including avatar-specific blend shapes. The software supports microphone-based lip sync and webcam head tracking. Optional iPhone and iPad devices can provide face tracking through the iFacialMocap app. Other documented features include VMC Protocol motion and facial data, webcam hand tracking, accessories, Buddy characters, and game motion input. Spout output is supported, including portrait resolution output. Listed uses include work or game streaming, presentations with an avatar, live coding presentations, and desktop mascot use. The Standard Edition is free, with visual effects or feature restrictions for hand tracking, VMC Protocol sending, and the Buddy Interaction API. The Full Edition costs ¥3,000, paid once and includes future updates. Windows 10 64-bit is required; Windows 8.1 or earlier and 32-bit editions might not work. Older AMD CPUs may crash at startup, and older GPUs may fail to load face textures. Commercial use is permitted subject to the VRM model license; refunds are unavailable.
For and against
For
- Works without special VR devices
- Keyboard, mouse, game controller, and MIDI input
- Microphone lip sync and webcam head tracking
- Commercial use is permitted subject to the VRM model license
Against
- Windows 10 64-bit is required
- Older AMD CPUs may crash at startup
- Older GPUs may fail to load face textures
- Refunds are unavailable
The verdict
VMagicMirror offers several input and tracking options for animating an avatar on a Windows desktop, with free and one-time paid editions. Check the system warnings and edition restrictions before choosing.
Who it suits
VMagicMirror suits Windows users who want an animated VRM avatar for streaming, presentations, or desktop mascot use. Users should check their system compatibility and the VRM model license, especially for commercial use.
Plans and prices
Standard Edition
Hand tracking, VMC Protocol sending, and Buddy Interaction API have visual effects or feature restrictions
Read 7 Oct 2026 · baku-dreameater.booth.pm
Full Edition
No Standard Edition hand tracking visual effect; one-time BOOTH purchase includes future updates; refunds unavailable
Read 7 Oct 2026 · baku-dreameater.booth.pm
On the record
- Commercial use
- The license page says the software can be used personally or commercially and requires users to comply with the VRM model license.akiya64.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Compatibility limits
- The download page warns that older AMD CPUs may crash at startup and older GPUs may fail to load face textures.akiya64.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Controls
- Keyboard and mouse input can drive the avatar, and the software also supports game controllers and MIDI controllers.akiya64.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Expressions
- Avatar expressions can be switched with keyboard, controller, or MIDI input, including avatar specific blend shapes.akiya64.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes use for streaming with minimal preparation, live coding presentations, and as a desktop mascot.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- iOS integration
- The download page lists iPhone and iPad as optional devices, and the docs describe face tracking with the iOS app iFacialMocap.akiya64.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Other integrations
- The docs list VMC Protocol motion and facial data, webcam hand tracking, accessories, Buddy characters, and game motion input as advanced features.akiya64.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- VMagicMirror displays a VRM avatar on a Windows desktop and animates it without special VR devices.akiya64.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- The license page states that refunds are unavailable in any cases.akiya64.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Streaming output
- The changelog says the software supports Spout output, including portrait resolution output.akiya64.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The FAQ directs users with other feedback or questions to Twitter DM, the BOOTH shop contact link, or GitHub issues, and notes that GitHub issues are public.akiya64.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The download page lists Windows 10 64 bit as required and warns that Windows 8.1 or earlier and 32 bit editions might not work.akiya64.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Tracking
- The maker describes microphone based lip sync and webcam head tracking among its features.akiya64.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The maker lists work streaming, game streaming, presentations with an avatar, and desktop mascot use.akiya64.github.io · read 7 Oct 2026
