Online chat client that features 3D avatars and the ability to created theme-based chat rooms in a 3D virtual world.
IMVU is a 3D chatting platform with a few different free features that provide an alternative to the old school text chatting platforms like IRC.
The application can be somewhat compared to the now-discontinued service PlayStation Home and features a number of differently themed chat rooms where users can select a 3D avatar to interact with other users across the world.
Getting up and running and after installation, you'll be prompted to create an account. You can connect to the network by using your sign in credentials from Facebook, Google or just your email address. Once completed, you're free to create yourself a 3D representation of yourself by customizing your avatar. Items such as clothing, specs, accessories, hair and other features can be fully customized in this 3D world.
There are a number of free chatrooms with different themes like a coffee shop, lounge or general meeting area. When interacting with other users, you can chat with them in the text box or select from a range of different motions and gestures. The most interesting ones, unfortunately, require a VIP subscription and the free ones include high five, shake hands and bow.
If you have not located a chat room that suits your purposed, you're free to create your own ones and along with some other social networking features, IMVU allows you to save people to your contact list such as friends or other people you have connected with in an IMVU chat room. Naturally, private chats can also be opened with friends and non-friends alike.
All in all, IMVU is an interesting take on the world of social network and online chatting but does let down a little bit when many of the cooler features require a VIP subscription.
Features of IMVU Desktop
- Integrates with Facebook and Twitter.
- Album: Create an album of your 3D photos.
- Chat: Talk with friends in 3D.
- Create: Build and customize your 3D avatar.
- Emoticons: Send virtual emoticons in chat.
- Events: Host your own virtual events.
- Events: Participate in virtual parties and events.
- Express: Showcase your style with a 3D wardrobe.
- Games: Play free mini-games.
- Gifts: Send and receive virtual gifts.
- Groups: Join groups of people with similar interests.
- Network: Meet new people around the world.
- Pets: Adopt and care for virtual pets.
- Rewards: Earn exclusive badges and rewards.
- Room: Design and furnish a 3D room.
- Shop: Buy virtual goods
Compatibility and License
IMVU Desktop is a freeware, but ad-supported application available on Windows from instant messaging software. You may encounter different types of ads or offers when running and installing this program. Though ads might be present, download and installation of this PC software is free and 547.0 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can IMVU Desktop run on?
IMVU Desktop can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
Other operating systems: The latest IMVU Desktop version from 2024 is also available for Mac.
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