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Jmol vs PyMOL

A side-by-side look at Jmol and PyMOL. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Jmol

Jmol

Science & Education

Jmol is an open-source Java viewer for 3D chemical structures that allows users to visualize, manipulate, and analyze molecular models. It supports a variety of chemical file formats and can be used for education, research, and commercial purposes.

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PyMOL

PyMOL

Science & Education

PyMOL is an open-source molecular visualization system. It can produce high-quality 3D images of small molecules and biological macromolecules such as proteins. PyMOL is designed for interactive visualization and generating publication-quality images and animations.

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