Chat Experience on IMVU Web and Desktop

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Get ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate social experience on IMVU Web and Desktop! Whether you're catching up with friends, exploring new styles, or dancing in a virtual club, our Chat experience just got a major upgrade. Here's what you need to know:

Bigger, Better Chat

Buckle up, because chatting on IMVU just got a major glow-up! We've supercharged the chat experience to make it bigger, better, and more intuitive for a seamless chat experience. 

Say goodbye to tiny chat windows! Now, you can expand your chat up to 50% of the screen using a slider—giving you more space for conversations. Plus, the text field adjusts dynamically based on the message length, so you never lose sight of what you're typing. Need a clutter-free view of the room? Simply hide the chat panel anytime!

• Expand your chat to 50% of the screen using the slider for more chatting space!

• The text field dynamically adjusts based on message length, so you'll never lose sight of your words.

• Hide the chat panel anytime for a clean view!

Inventory & Looks—More at a Glance!

Finding your favorite outfits and items is easier than ever. Your Inventory and Looks panels now display a robust list of items. That means less scrolling and more styling! You can filter the panel by All, Looks, Clothing, Body, Pets, or NFTs.

Shop the Room

Love the vibes of a chat room? Now, you can shop the items you see in the room—right from the chat interface! Find furniture, decor, and avatar accessories instantly. You can search for items based on the Room or Participants.

Actions: Move, Groove & Interact Faster!

Why click more when you can do it in fewer steps?

• Co-op, Solo, and Trigger actions are now easier to access and execute.

• Separate Room & Avatar Triggers let you choose interactions effortlessly.

• Action dropdowns now display a thumbnail preview of each move—so you know exactly what you’re selecting.

Co-op Actions

Solo & Trigger Actions

Friends at Your Fingertips

Your Friends List is now smarter and more interactive than ever!

• See your online and offline friends at a glance (with online friends appearing first).

• Access key actions directly from the Friends dropdown:

  • Invite a friend to a Chat Room.

  • Send a quick message.

  • Gift a friend.

  • Shop Together in real-time.

  • View their profile.

• VIP and AP statuses are now visible, so you know who’s got the perks!

Jump in and explore the upgraded chat experience today—connect, shop, and express yourself like never before on IMVU Web and Desktop!