Jmol

Interactive 3D viewer for molecules

About Jmol

Jmol is a free, open-source viewer for three-dimensional chemical structures used in chemistry and biochemistry education and research. Its JavaScript successor JSmol runs in web pages, and the viewer reads many molecular file formats. It suits people who want a dependable tool for this job that stays fast, stays focused and does not demand a long learning process before it becomes useful.

Jmol key facts

Category: Learning & Education
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: chemistry, viewer, java
Official site: jmol.org

About the Learning & Education category

Online courses and learning platforms to build new skills. The Learning & Education category on Tools Hub currently lists 356 tools. Alongside Jmol, it includes PyMOL, RasMol, Maxima, wxMaxima.

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More in Learning & Education

Comparing tools in the Learning & Education category? These related listings are worth a look: PyMOL — A molecular visualisation system for science; RasMol — The classic molecular graphics viewer; Maxima — A computer algebra system for symbolic maths.