- Update version 1.4.2 - 30 April 2026
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!!We updated following contents today.Version 1.4.2Fix / Bug Fix :- Fixed memory handling related to video playback.- Fixed an issue where closing a duplicated window during video playback could cause a crash.- Fixed an issue where the browser window would switch when navigating files (Next / Previous) while the settings screen was open.Please enjoy!! Thanks!!
- Update version 1.4.1 - 17 January 2026
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!!We updated following contents today.Version 1.4.1Fixe / Change / Bug Fixe :- Rebuilt LibVLC (Video API).- LibVLC now supports frame-by-frame playback.- LibVLC now supports subtitles (external SRT format).- LibVLC now supports 3D audio.- Fixed an issue where LibVLC could not open files containing the "#" character in the filename.- Added supported video extensions. (m4v, ts, m2ts, mts, vob, 3gp, ogv, divx)- Added supported audio extensions. (m4a, ogg, aiff, opus)- Changed the thumbnail system to cache image and video thumbnails as image files. *- Thumbnail resolution is now unified to a maximum of 256 pixels.- Added a setting to choose whether to delete or keep thumbnail images when the application closes.- Added a setting to adjust the transparency of the gaze pointer.- Fixed a bug where MediaFoundation and DirectShow could not open certain valid aud…
- Update version 1.4.0 - 4 December 2025
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!!We updated following contents today.Version 1.4.0Function addition / Fix / Bug fix:- Added Depth Inference to AI Tools (Experimental).- Added Upscaler to AI Tools (Experimental).- Added mouse support for application controls.- Refined some UI designs and text.- Adjusted controller acceleration thresholds (including rotational acceleration) for the auto-hide function.- Video playback now automatically pauses when the headset is removed or the dashboard is opened.- Fixed a memory leak issue that occurred under certain conditions.About AI ToolsWe have added an experimental image processing feature powered by AI inference. (2D images only) Since AI inference requires significant memory and computational power, the system will prioritize using your GPU. However, if a compatible GPU is unavailable, it will fall back to CPU processing, which may result in s…
- Update version 1.3.1 - 6 October 2025
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!!We updated following contents today.Version 1.3.1We have received a report regarding a security vulnerability found in the game engine used to develop this application, and we have made the necessary fixes to the application. In addition, as part of this update, and considering security measures, stability, flexibility of future updates, and compatibility with future VR devices, we have decided to officially release the OpenXR version, which had previously been available as a beta version.Please make sure to activate the OpenXR runtime before useUnlike previous versions, the OpenXR version will not launch unless the “Activate OpenXR Runtime” setting is enabled within the device management applications such as SteamVR (HTC VIVE, Valve Index, Pico, etc.), Meta Quest Link (Oculus Quest, Meta Quest), or OpenXR Tools for Windows Mixed Reality (WindowsMR).…
- Notice Regarding Security Vulnerability Fix - 5 October 2025
We have received a report that a security vulnerability has been found in the game engine used to develop this application, and we are currently working on a fix. Along with this corrective work, and taking into consideration security measures, stability, flexibility of updates, and future support for VR devices, we have decided to release the OpenXR version—previously available as a beta version—as the official version.As for the current version 1.2.7, we plan to apply the security fix and continue to make it accessible under the name "1.2.8 – Previous version" (However, please note that due to changes in the game engine specifications, version 1.2.8 will forcibly display a splash screen at startup. The OpenXR version will not display a splash screen. Access to "1.1.9 – Previous version" will be discontinued.)We will provide further updates as soon as the fix and verification processes…
- OpenXR Version (Beta) has been released - 5 November 2024
We are pleased to announce the release of the OpenXR version (Beta) of VR MEDIA VIEWER. While previous versions managed VR devices using different VR Plugin Frameworks for each device, this version adopts OpenXR, a unified framework for VR. If you experience any issues with versions 1.2.7 or earlier, please try this version. Please note that for the OpenXR version, since you must manually "activate the OpenXR runtime differently for each device" as described later, we currently have no plans to make it a major version. Please understand that this is only a trial (Beta) version to use when versions 1.2.7 and below are not working properly. Please make sure to activate the OpenXR runtime before use Unlike versions 1.2.7 and earlier, this OpenXR version will not launch unless you perform the "Activate OpenXR Runtime" operation in device management applications such as SteamVR (for HTC VIVE…
- Update version 1.2.7 - 12 October 2023
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!! We updated following contents today. Version 1.2.7 Fix / Bug fix : - Minor fixed were made to support MetaQuest3. - Fixed an issue where 3D sound mode did not work properly in some environments. Please enjoy!! Thanks!!
- Update version 1.2.6 - 15 May 2023
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!! We updated following contents today. Version 1.2.6 Fix / Bug fix : - When "Include folder shortcuts" is enabled, there may be a waiting time of several seconds to several tens of seconds (for network drives) when accessing a hierarchy that contains shortcuts to disconnected drives. A tooltip related to this issue has been added. - The default value for "Settings >> Include folder shortcuts" has been changed to OFF. - Adjusted the acceleration for the controller to wake up from hidden state. - Fixed a bug where the file browser and media screen would be duplicated when a headset was removed and left idle for a while during the application launch on certain devices, and then the headset was reattached. Please enjoy!! Thanks!! About version 1.2.0 In this update (version 1.2.0), we have greatly modified the input system script to prepare for the additio…
- Update version 1.2.5 - 3 March 2023
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!! We updated following contents today. Version 1.2.5 Bug fix : - Fixed a bug in which the controller in the app is fixed to the lower position of the user when the VR controller is lost from the sensor. Please enjoy!! Thanks!! About version 1.2.0 In this update (version 1.2.0), we have greatly modified the input system script to prepare for the addition of some functions and support for new devices in the future. We have confirmed that it works properly on a supported VR device, but if you experience a malfunction when playing the application, we would appreciate it if you could reply to this thread. (It would also be helpful to report normal operation.) In case version 1.2.0 does not work properly, we will reserve the previous version 1.1.9 on the server. If you want to use version 1.1.9, please follow the steps below. > > > > > > Version 1.1.9 will…
- Update version 1.2.4 - 18 February 2023
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!! We updated following contents today. Version 1.2.4 Fix / Specification change / Bug fix : - Improved the loading speed of animated GIF. - Animated GIF/WEBP files have changed specifications so that playback starts when loading is complete. - Fixed a bug that could crash the application when switching to list view while generating video thumbnails. Please enjoy!! Thanks!! About version 1.2.0 In this update (version 1.2.0), we have greatly modified the input system script to prepare for the addition of some functions and support for new devices in the future. We have confirmed that it works properly on a supported VR device, but if you experience a malfunction when playing the application, we would appreciate it if you could reply to this thread. (It would also be helpful to report normal operation.) In case version 1.2.0 does not work properly, we wi…
- Update version 1.2.3 - 8 February 2023
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!! We updated following contents today. Version 1.2.3 Function addition / Specification change : - Added a setting to automatically hide controllers (hand models and pointers), file browser, and screen controller when the controller is stationary (including button inputs) in "SETTINGS >> AUTO HIDE". - When generating thumbnails of images or videos, the setting for generating multiple thumbnails is enabled and generating thumbnails for large files can cause the application to crash, so specification has been changed so that thumbnails are generated one file at a time. LibVLC is used to generate thumbnails for video files, and if the file is not compatible, it will try to generate the thumbnail for the next file after a timeout of 5 seconds. Please enjoy!! Thanks!! About version 1.2.0 In this update (version 1.2.0), we have greatly modified the input sys…
- Update version 1.2.2 - 6 September 2022
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!! We updated following contents today. Version 1.2.2 Bug fix : - Fixed a bug where trying to grab a window directly with a hand (controller) caused the window to be positioned incorrectly. Currently windows can only be grabbed with the pointer. Please enjoy!! Thanks!! About version 1.2.0 In this update (version 1.2.0), we have greatly modified the input system script to prepare for the addition of some functions and support for new devices in the future. We have confirmed that it works properly on a supported VR device, but if you experience a malfunction when playing the application, we would appreciate it if you could reply to this thread. (It would also be helpful to report normal operation.) In case version 1.2.0 does not work properly, we will reserve the previous version 1.1.9 on the server. If you want to use version 1.1.9, please follow the st…
- Update version 1.2.1 - 3 September 2022
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!! We updated following contents today. Version 1.2.1 Fix - Fixed a bug where stereoscopic settings were initialized when opening an image file. Please enjoy!! Thanks!! About version 1.2.0 In this update (version 1.2.0), we have greatly modified the input system script to prepare for the addition of some functions and support for new devices in the future. We have confirmed that it works properly on a supported VR device, but if you experience a malfunction when playing the application, we would appreciate it if you could reply to this thread. (It would also be helpful to report normal operation.) In case version 1.2.0 does not work properly, we will reserve the previous version 1.1.9 on the server. If you want to use version 1.1.9, please follow the steps below. > > > > > > Version 1.1.9 will start downloading If you want to revert to the latest versi…
- Update version 1.2.0 - 1 September 2022
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!! We updated following contents today. Version 1.2.0 Specification change / Function addition - The visual of the controller has been unified to the visual of the translucent hand. - Changed the visual of the background light effect. - Video and audio no loop when slideshow is enabled. - Added a "Shuffle play" button to the screen controller. - Minor fixed to texts and icons. - Added "Time to hide automatically (sec)" to SETTINGS >> GENERAL. - Added "Scroll only when gaze hitting the browser" to SETTINGS >> FILE BROWSER. - You can now select the range to move in "SETTINGS >> SCREEN SETTINGS >> Move between directories". - While using a 180° or 360° screen, you can now also "Reset the screen position and angle with gaze" by "holding down" the "Aligning" button. Please enjoy!! Thanks!! About version 1.2.0 In this update, we have greatly modified the inp…
- Update version 1.1.9 - 30 September 2021
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!! We updated following contents today. Version 1.1.9 Fix - The loading status is now displayed in % when loading WebP animations. - Fixed the behavior of the slider on the screen controller. Please enjoy!! Thanks!!
- Update version 1.1.8 - 16 September 2021
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!! We updated following contents today. Version 1.1.8 Function addition / Specification change / Fix / Bug fix : - Support for images and animations of WebP format. (Waiting time occurs when loading an animation file with a large data size) - Supports transparency of 2D screen images and videos. (ON / OFF can be set on the Settings) - The loading status is now displayed in % when loading GIF animations. - Changed the specification so that if the frame rate of GIF and WebP animation is within 0.01 seconds, it will be 0.1 seconds. (Same specifications as a general web browser) - Supports moire reduction in image formats other than JPG and PNG. - Fixed the aspect ratio of the screen when applying the screen curve. - Fixed memory management. - Fixed a bug where the left controller model was incorrect when using Oculus. - Fixed a bug where the screen displa…
- Update version 1.1.7 - 7 July 2021
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!! We updated following contents today. Version 1.1.7 Bug fix : - Fixed a bug where the directory containing the shortcut may not be opened if the link destination of the folder shortcut contains an IP. Please enjoy!! Thanks!!
- Update version 1.1.6 - 15 April 2021
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!! We updated following contents today. Version 1.1.6 Specification change / Function addition / Bug fix : - Changed the specifications so that the screen position and angle is reset to the front of the gaze when the "Reset screen position and angle" button is clicked on the 180° screen or 360° screen mode. - Added a button to rotate the screen in the control panel on the 180° screen or 360° screen mode. - Added an ON / OFF switch button for Windows folder shortcuts on the right side of the file browser. - Fixed a bug where the position of the gaze pointer button was incorrect when rotating the 2D screen. Please enjoy!! Thanks!!
- Update version 1.1.5 - 30 September 2020
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!! We updated following contents today. Version 1.1.5 Function addition / Bug fix : - Added a button to the screen controller for swap the left and right views in stereoscopic. - Fixed a bug that the screen size would be incorrect when changing the projection. - Fixed a bug that the image was not displayed when the moire reduction function was enabled. Please enjoy!! Thanks!!
- Update version 1.1.4 - 18 September 2020
Thank you for using VR MEDIA VIEWER!! We updated following contents today. Version 1.1.4 Function addition / Fix : - Windows folder shortcuts are now included in the file list. (ON / OFF can be switched on the setting) - Fixed the design of some folder icons. - Added some special double-byte numbers to the font. Please enjoy!! Thanks!!
