Viewers for Second Life
Second Life viewers are applications that allow you to connect to and experience Second Life.
While Linden Lab provides an official viewer, there are also several third-party viewers available, each offering unique features and improvements.
This page will help you understand your options.
Official Viewer
The official Second Life viewer is developed and maintained by Linden Lab.
| Viewer Name | Description | Website | Source Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Life Viewer | The official viewer from Linden Lab with full support for all Second Life features. | Website | GitHub |
Third-Party Viewers
Third-party viewers often offer additional features, performance improvements, or specialized and unique features for specific activities such as photography.
All viewers listed here comply with Linden Lab’s Third-Party Viewer Policy.
| Viewer Name | Description | Website | Source Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firestorm | Most popular third-party viewer with extensive features and customization options. Strong community support. | Website | GitHub |
| Alchemy | Performance-focused viewer with emphasis on smooth experience and feature compatibility. | Website | GitHub |
| Black Dragon | Specialized viewer with advanced graphics capabilities. Popular for photography and machinima. | Website | GitHub |
| Kokua | Lightweight viewer. | Website | BitBucket |
| Cool VL Viewer | Lightweight viewer with quick startup times and many unique viewer features. | Website | Latest Source |
Important Notes
- All third-party viewers listed here comply with Linden Lab’s Third-Party Viewer Policy
- Different viewers may have varying system requirements
- Some features may work differently across viewers
- Consider trying multiple viewers to find the one that best suits your needs
- Always download viewers from their official websites to ensure security
Are we missing any viewers?
If you believe any viewer is missing from the list above, please contact us and we will happily add it to the list.
Please note that we will not be listing viewers that is not actively maintained or is not in compliance with the Third-Party Viewer Policy.
