Open-Source PyMOL
PyMOL(TM) is a molecular graphics system with an embedded Python interpreter designed for real-time visualization and rapid generation of high-quality molecular graphics images and animations. It can also perform many other valuable tasks (such as editing PDB files) to assist you in your research. PyMOL is a USER-SPONSORED molecular visualization system on an OPEN-SOURCE foundation.
Available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What is Open-Source PyMOL?
Ray-Tracing for Photorealistic Molecular Visualization
Unlock unparalleled clarity with PyMOL’s advanced ray-tracing engine, designed to generate stunning, publication-ready 3D renderings. Showcase intricate molecular details—from electrostatic surfaces to binding pockets—with lifelike lighting, shadows, and depth, ensuring your visuals stand out in high-impact journals and presentations.
Seamless Export of Publication-Quality Imagery
Streamline your workflow with one-click presets and customizable export options tailored to journal requirements. PyMOL delivers ultra-high-resolution images with anti-aliasing, and transparency controls, guaranteeing crisp, print-perfect figures for manuscripts, grants, and posters.
Create Dynamic Molecular Movies to Captivate Audiences
Turn complex data into engaging narratives using PyMOL’s intuitive animation tools. Craft smooth, cinematic movies of conformational changes, protein-ligand interactions, or dynamic processes—all exportable in MP4, GIF, or interactive formats. Perfect for enhancing publications, conference talks, or educational content with motion-driven storytelling.
Export print-perfect figures effortlessly: customize transparency, resolution, and formats to meet exact publication standards, saving you hours of post-processing.
Generate high-resolution imagery in one click, optimized for journal submissions, grants, and presentations with anti-aliasing and vector-graphic precision.
Trusted by researchers worldwide, PyMOL delivers precision and flexibility for creating publication-ready graphics without compromising on speed or quality.
Accelerate research with real-time 3D visualization and an embedded Python interpreter, designed for seamless analysis and dynamic molecular exploration.
Transform complex molecular data into stunning visuals with PyMOL’s industry-leading ray-tracing engine—craft photorealistic renderings that captivate journals and audiences alike.
Unlock unmatched versatility—combine cutting-edge visualization with Python scripting to automate tasks, refine data, and push the boundaries of molecular discovery.
Reveal hidden molecular intricacies—from binding pockets to electrostatic surfaces—with lifelike lighting, shadows, and depth that set your work apart.
Simplify PDB file editing and workflow efficiency with PyMOL’s versatile toolkit, engineered to support every stage of your research journey.
Elevate your scientific storytelling with cinematic animations and interactive models, ideal for presentations that demand clarity and impact.
Explore the capabilities of PyMOL through concise, actionable tutorials. We recommend the instructional YouTube series PyMOL Tutorials by Molecular Memory, designed to help researchers.