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Jmol molecule viewer
An interactive viewer for three-dimensional chemical structures.
Version 16.5.5 · by The Jmol Development Team
Official site: jmol.sourceforge.net
About Jmol molecule viewer
Jmol is a free, open source molecule viewer for students, educators, and researchers in chemistry and biochemistry.
### Features
* Free, open-source software licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License
* Applet, Application, and Systems Integration Component*
* Multi-language
* Cross-platform
* Supports all major web browsers: Internet Explorer, Mozilla and Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome, Opera, Konqueror, IceWeasel, ...
* High-performance 3D rendering with no hardware requirements
* Files which are compressed with gzip will automatically be decompressed
* Animations
* Vibrations
* Surfaces
* Orbitals
* Support for unit cell and symmetry operations
* Schematic shapes for secondary structures in biomolecules
* Measurements of distance, angle, torsion angle
* Support for RasMol/Chime scripting language
* JavaScript support library (Jmol.js)
* Exports to jpg, png, gif, ppm, pdf, POV-Ray, Gaussian, Maya, vrml, x3d, idtf, web page.
##### Many supported file formats ([see also the file formats section within Jmol Wiki](http://wiki.jmol.org/index.php/File_formats)):
How to install Jmol molecule viewer
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install jmol-molecule-viewer
- Open Jmol molecule viewer once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jmol molecule viewer free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to jmol.sourceforge.net, the developer's official site, where Jmol molecule viewer is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Jmol molecule viewer?
The version listed here is 16.5.5, published /Date(1792. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Jmol molecule viewer from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install jmol-molecule-viewer. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Jmol molecule viewer safe?
Jmol molecule viewer downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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