VMagicMirror
VMagicMirror displays a VRM avatar on a Windows desktop and animates it without special VR devices.
What VMagicMirror is
VMagicMirror displays a VRM avatar on a Windows desktop and animates it without special VR devices. Keyboard and mouse input can drive the avatar, as can game controllers and MIDI controllers. The software supports microphone-based lip sync, webcam head tracking, and expression changes through those inputs, including avatar-specific blend shapes. Optional iPhone or iPad devices can be used for face tracking with the iFacialMocap app. Other listed features include VMC Protocol motion and facial data, webcam hand tracking, accessories, Buddy characters, game motion input, and Spout output, including portrait resolution output. Suggested uses include work or game streaming, live coding and other presentations, and a desktop mascot. The Standard Edition is free, with restrictions or visual effects 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; older AMD CPUs may crash at startup, and older GPUs may fail to load face textures.
Good
- Free Standard Edition is available.
- Supports keyboard, mouse, game controller, and MIDI input.
- Includes microphone-based lip sync and webcam head tracking.
- Full Edition includes future updates.
- Personal and commercial use are permitted, subject to the VRM model license.
Watch out
- Windows 10 64-bit is listed as required.
- Older AMD CPUs may crash at startup.
- Older GPUs may fail to load face textures.
- Refunds are unavailable.
Who it suits
VMagicMirror suits Windows users who want an animated VRM avatar for streaming, presentations, or a desktop mascot. It may also suit users who want to drive expressions and motion with keyboard, mouse, controller, or MIDI input.
Verdict
VMagicMirror offers several ways to animate and control a VRM avatar on a Windows desktop, with streaming and presentation uses among its stated aims. Check the Windows and hardware cautions, and note the Standard Edition restrictions or the one-time Full Edition price before choosing.
Plans and prices
From VMagicMirror's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | Free | Hand tracking, VMC Protocol sending, and Buddy Interaction API have visual effects or feature restrictions |
| Full Edition | ¥3,000, paid once | No Standard Edition hand tracking visual effect; one-time BOOTH purchase includes future updates; refunds unavailable |
The facts
Each one read from VMagicMirror's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Commercial use
- The license page says the software can be used personally or commercially and requires users to comply with the VRM model license.checked 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.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Controls
- Keyboard and mouse input can drive the avatar, and the software also supports game controllers and MIDI controllers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Expressions
- Avatar expressions can be switched with keyboard, controller, or MIDI input, including avatar specific blend shapes.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes use for streaming with minimal preparation, live coding presentations, and as a desktop mascot.checked 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.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- VMagicMirror displays a VRM avatar on a Windows desktop and animates it without special VR devices.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- The license page states that refunds are unavailable in any cases.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Streaming output
- The changelog says the software supports Spout output, including portrait resolution output.checked 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.checked 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.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Tracking
- The maker describes microphone based lip sync and webcam head tracking among its features.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The maker lists work streaming, game streaming, presentations with an avatar, and desktop mascot use.checked 7 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- iOS integration
- The download page lists iPhone and iPad as optional devices, and the docs describe face tracking with the iOS app iFacialMocap.checked 7 Oct 2026
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