Live3D

Live3D provides a software suite for VTubers, focusing on creating and streaming with animated avatars. The platform encompasses several tools designed for creators such as VTuber Maker, VTuber Editor, VTuber Gallery, and VTuber Extension, all aimed at enabling users to produce live broadcasts and expressive virtual characters.

VTuber Maker delivers real-time face and hand tracking, live streaming through an OBS virtual camera, and capabilities to customize avatars with paints, props, and effects. VTuber Editor allows uploading VRM models and editing animations and backgrounds, while VTuber Gallery provides pose references and VTuber assets. The VTuber Extension adds interactive elements to streams, and VMotion offers AI-driven mocap animation workflows to animate a 3D avatar from video inputs.

Live3D emphasizes continuous resource updates and a lightweight software approach, aiming to be a platform for VTubers beyond a single product. It highlights a resource library, a studio-like setup, and a community ecosystem that includes tutorials, commissions for custom models, and social channels for support and engagement. The service advertises both free and paid options and references a two-week major version cycle with weekly minor updates.

Use cases

• Create VTuber content for live streams and videos
• Edit and customize avatar resources for broadcasts