VRoid Studio
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What it is
VRoid Studio is a free application for making 3D humanoid avatars for VR and AR content. It runs on Windows and macOS, with an iPad app, and exports models as VRM files. Adjustable controls cover facial features, hairstyles, outfits, shapes, colors, and designs. The texture editor supports layers, drawing directly on 3D models, UV mapping, pressure-sensitive pen tablets, and Apple Pencil on iPad. Hair tools let users draw strokes, tune them with parameters, and set bounce for individual hair sections. Creators can set terms for their own models, textures, and item data, including commercial-use and credit requirements. Linking a VRoid Hub account enables direct model uploads; uploaded characters can be used in integrated games and platforms. The dress-up workflow recommends Unity, VRChat Creator Companion, XWear Packager, and UniVRM for converting or handling related avatar and costume files. Listed requirements are Windows 10/11 and macOS 11, and operation or support is not guaranteed below recommended specifications. The help page says Wacom pen tablets are supported and warns that the iPad app may close during high-load operations.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- VRoid Studio creates 3D models of humanoid avatars for use in VR/AR content.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vroid.pixiv.help
- Support
- The maker directs users with unresolved bugs to its inquiry form and says response time may vary depending on the inquiry.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vroid.pixiv.help
- Character customization
- Users can customize facial features, hairstyles, outfits, shapes, colors, and designs using adjustable parameters.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vroid.com
- Hair modeling
- Users can draw hair in strokes, adjust it with parameters, and set hair bounce for individual hair chunks.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vroid.com
- iPad limitation
- The help page says the iPad app may force-close during high-load operations and recommends a device meeting its recommended specifications.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vroid.pixiv.help
- Model export and licensing
- Models can be exported as VRM files, and creators can set terms for their own model, texture, and item data, including commercial use and credit requirements.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vroid.com
- Other integrations
- The dress-up workflow recommends Unity, VRChat Creator Companion, XWear Packager, and UniVRM for converting or handling related avatar and costume files.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vroid.pixiv.help
- Supported platforms
- VRoid Studio is offered for Windows and macOS, with an iPad version available through the App Store.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vroid.com
- System requirements
- The help page lists Windows 10/11 and macOS 11 requirements, and warns that operation or support is not guaranteed on systems below recommended specifications.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vroid.pixiv.help
- Tablet compatibility
- The help page says VRoid Studio currently supports Wacom pen tablets and warns that other pen tablets may not function properly.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vroid.pixiv.help
- Terms and privacy
- The download page directs users to read the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before downloading.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vroid.com
- Texture editing
- The texture editor supports pressure-sensitive pen tablets, layers, direct drawing on 3D models and UV mapping, and Apple Pencil on iPad.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vroid.com
- VRoid Hub integration
- Users can link a VRoid Hub account to upload models directly from VRoid Studio, and uploaded characters can be used in integrated games and platforms.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vroid.pixiv.help
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Free to use and exports VRM files
- Customizes faces, hair, outfits, shapes, and colors
- Texture tools include layers and UV mapping
- Supports Apple Pencil on iPad
- Creators can set commercial-use and credit terms
Limits
- Windows 10/11 and macOS 11 are listed requirements
- Wacom pen tablets are supported; others may not work properly
- The iPad app may close during high-load operations
Who it suits
VRoid Studio suits creators making customizable 3D humanoid avatars for VR or AR, especially those who want to paint textures or set terms for their exported models. It is available on Windows, macOS, and iPad.
Verdict
VRoid Studio offers avatar modeling, texture editing, and VRM export at no listed charge. Check the operating-system requirements and tablet limitations, particularly for high-load iPad work.
Where Specifiction places it
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