[2023] How to EASILY Upload Your First VRChat Avatar (SDK3, Unity 2019.4.31)

Introduction

Are you ready to create and upload your very own VRChat avatar? Whether you're new to VRChat or looking to upload your own content, this guide will walk you through the entire process in a quick and simple fashion, taking you no more than 10 minutes. Let’s get started!

Step 1: Check Your User Rank

Before uploading any content, ensure you are at least a "New User" rank. Visitors or nuisance ranks won’t have upload permissions. If you're rushing, you can buy VRC+ to skip ahead.

Step 2: Install the Supported Unity Version

VRChat content creation currently supports Unity version 2019.4.31. Follow these steps to install it:

1. Download Unity Hub from the Unity Store.
2. Open Unity Hub and follow the installation directions.
3. Within Unity Hub, go to Installs to view your Unity versions.
4. Click Install Editor, choose Archive, then see the download archive for Unity 2019.
5. Locate 2019.4.31 and download it.

Step 3: Set Up a Unity Project

1. Open Unity Hub and create a new project.
2. Choose a 3D project and name it (e.g., "Tutorial"), then click Create.
3. While Unity is loading, download the VRChat SDK3 package from the VRChat download page.
4. In Unity, go to Assets and import the downloaded SDK3 package.

Step 4: Import Your Avatar Model and SDK3

1. Import a preferred avatar model into your Unity project.
2. After importing both SDK3 and your avatar, you’ll see their respective folders in the Assets panel.

Step 5: Set Up Your Avatar in Unity

1. Drag and drop your avatar into the Hierarchy.
2. Remove any missing scripts from the Inspector.
3. Add a VRC Avatar Descriptor to your avatar.
4. Unpack Prefab completely to make full changes to the avatar properties.

Step 6: Optimize Avatar Materials with Poyomi Shader

1. Download and import Poyomi Shader for better material quality.
2. Apply the shader to your avatar's materials.

Step 7: Configure Basic Avatar Controls for SDK3

1. Set up the View Position for the avatar by tweaking the Y-coordinate to align with the avatar’s eyes.
2. Use Auto detect lip sync to enable mouth movements when talking.
3. Create Expression Parameters and Expression Menu under the VRChat category.
4. Create and assign a simple FX Controller.

Step 8: Upload Your Avatar

1. Go to VRChat SDK > Show Control Panel in Unity.
2. Log in and manage your content.
3. Upload your successfully configured avatar.

Keywords

• VRChat avatar
• Unity 2019.4.31
• SDK3
• New User rank
• VRC+
• Unity Hub
• VRC Avatar Descriptor
• Poyomi Shader
• Expression Parameters
• FX Controller

FAQ

Q1: What Unity version is supported for VRChat content creation? A1: VRChat supports Unity 2019.4.31 for content creation.

Q2: How do I ensure my rank allows for content uploading on VRChat? A2: Ensure you are at least a "New User" rank or buy VRC+ for immediate permissions.

Q3: Where can I download VRChat SDK3? A3: You can download VRChat SDK3 from the VRChat download page under the manual SDK installation section.

Q4: What is the Poyomi Shader used for in VRChat avatars? A4: Poyomi Shader is used to enhance the material quality of VRChat avatars, making them more detailed and colorful.

Q5: How do I set the view position correctly on my avatar? A5: Adjust the Y-coordinate in the View Position so that the gray ball aligns with the avatar’s eyes.

Q6: What do I do if my Unity project shows many errors after importing an avatar? A6: Check the source of the avatar or object for compatibility issues or corruption, and ensure they're designed for the current SDK.

Q7: What steps should I follow to ensure my avatar’s mouth moves when I talk in VRChat? A7: Use the "Auto detect lip sync" feature in the VRC Avatar Descriptor settings to synchronize mouth movements with speech.

By following these steps, anyone can easily upload their very first VRChat avatar within minutes. Happy creating!