VMagicMirror
What VMagicMirror 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. It supports microphone-based lip sync, webcam head tracking, and expression changes through those inputs, including avatar-specific blend shapes. Optional iPhone and iPad devices can support face tracking through the iFacialMocap app. Other features include webcam hand tracking, VMC Protocol motion and facial data, accessories, Buddy characters, game motion input, and Spout output, including portrait resolution. The maker lists work and game streaming, avatar presentations, live coding presentations, and desktop mascot use. The free Standard Edition restricts some hand tracking, VMC Protocol sending, and Buddy Interaction API features or effects. The Full Edition costs ¥3,000, paid once and includes future updates. Windows 10 64-bit is required; older Windows versions and 32-bit editions might not work. Older AMD CPUs may crash at startup, and older GPUs may fail to load face textures.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who want an animated avatar for streaming, presentations, live coding, or a desktop mascot. It can also suit users who want to control expressions and motion with keyboard, mouse, controller, or MIDI input.
What it does well
- Free Standard Edition is available.
- Supports keyboard, mouse, game controllers, and MIDI.
- Includes microphone-based lip sync and webcam head tracking.
- Commercial use is permitted under the license.
- Full Edition includes future updates.
What to know first
- Requires Windows 10 64-bit.
- Older AMD CPUs may crash at startup.
- Older GPUs may fail to load face textures.
- Refunds are unavailable.
Limits
The free Standard Edition applies visual effects or feature restrictions to hand tracking, VMC Protocol sending, and the Buddy Interaction API. The Full Edition removes the Standard Edition hand-tracking visual effect; the listed price is ¥3,000, paid once.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | Hand tracking, VMC Protocol sending, and Buddy Interaction API have visual effects or feature restrictions | Free |
| Full Edition | No Standard Edition hand tracking visual effect; one-time BOOTH purchase includes future updates; refunds unavailable | ¥3,000, paid once |
As akiya64.github.io lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the VMagicMirror website.
- Use a Windows 10 64-bit system.
- Choose the free Standard Edition or the Full Edition priced at ¥3,000, paid once.
- For optional iOS face tracking, use an iPhone or iPad with the iFacialMocap app.
- Drive the avatar with keyboard, mouse, a game controller, or a MIDI controller.
Verdict
VMagicMirror combines desktop avatar animation with several input and tracking options, and the free edition provides a way to start. Check the Windows requirements and hardware warnings, and note that some Standard Edition features are restricted.
Questions
How much does VMagicMirror cost?
The Standard Edition is free. The Full Edition costs ¥3,000, paid once and includes future updates.
What are the Standard Edition restrictions?
Hand tracking, VMC Protocol sending, and the Buddy Interaction API have visual effects or feature restrictions in the Standard Edition.
Which platforms does it support?
It runs on Windows. Windows 10 64-bit is listed as required; Windows 8.1 or earlier and 32-bit editions might not work.
Can I use VMagicMirror commercially?
Yes. Personal and commercial use are allowed, subject to the VRM model license.
Can an iPhone or iPad be used for face tracking?
Yes. The docs describe face tracking through the iOS app iFacialMocap.
Are Full Edition purchases refundable?
No. Refunds are unavailable in any cases.
Facts from VMagicMirror's own pages
- 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, 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, 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, 7 Oct 2026
- Expressions
- Avatar expressions can be switched with keyboard, controller, or MIDI input, including avatar specific blend shapes. · akiya64.github.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes use for streaming with minimal preparation, live coding presentations, and as a desktop mascot. · github.com, 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, 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, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- VMagicMirror displays a VRM avatar on a Windows desktop and animates it without special VR devices. · akiya64.github.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- The license page states that refunds are unavailable in any cases. · akiya64.github.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Streaming output
- The changelog says the software supports Spout output, including portrait resolution output. · akiya64.github.io, 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, 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, 7 Oct 2026
- Tracking
- The maker describes microphone based lip sync and webcam head tracking among its features. · akiya64.github.io, 7 Oct 2026
- Use cases
- The maker lists work streaming, game streaming, presentations with an avatar, and desktop mascot use. · akiya64.github.io, 7 Oct 2026
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