Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Edit 02/06/2025: The latest update for Desktop Mate has broken mod support. You will need to downgrade to make mods work again. Although this process is simple, it adds an extra step.

Downgrade Guide:
youtu.be/AQQBQmbq6kM?si=edY7rbmenh8SSlyv

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Ever wanted your VRChat avatar to roam around on your desktop? No? Damn. Anyway, this tutorial will show you exactly how to make that happen with the popular new Steam app, Desktop Mate.

Required Software:
MelonLoader: github.com/LavaGang/MelonLoader
Custom Avatar Loader Mod: github.com/YusufOzmen01/desktopmate-custom-avatar-loader
UniVRM: github.com/vrm-c/UniVRM

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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Installing MelonLoader
1:03 - Installing the Mod
1:42 - Adding UniVRM to your Unity Project
1:58 - Avatar Preparation
2:12 - Initial VRM Export
2:36 - Avatar Setup & Materials
3:03 - Blendshape Customization
3:37 - Physbones to Spring Bones
3:47 - Final Export
3:56 - Opening in Desktop Mate
4:03 - Outro

Music: Analog Sunrise by Micheal Wyckoff