PyMOL

PyMOL is a molecular visualization system that can produce high-quality 3D images of small molecules and biological macromolecules, such as proteins.

How to Get or Use This Software

Direct Download

Download this software directly.

Visit the PyMOL Knowledge Base Article with instructions and information for downloading PyMOL. 

Version: PyMOL 3.0

Platforms:
  • Linux/UNIX
  • MacOS
  • Windows
Cost: No Cost
Available to:
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Sponsored Affiliates
  • Students
  • Temporary Staff
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
Permitted Use:
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Instruction
  • Administration

Campus Computing Sites

Use this software at a campus computer lab.
Platforms:
  • MacOS
  • Windows
Cost: No Cost
Available to:
  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Temporary Staff
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
Permitted Use:
  • Instruction
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Administration

Virtual Sites

Access this software remotely on a Virtual Sites Windows desktop.

Version: 3.0

Platforms:
  • MacOS
  • Windows
Cost: No Cost
Available to:
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Students
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
Permitted Use:
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Instruction
  • Administration

License Information

Terms & Conditions

​PyMOL Academic License Restrictions:

  • Software shall be installed solely on machines located at Licensee’s facilities in Ann Arbor, MI or remote machines affiliated with Licensee's facilities in Ann Arbor, MI or installed solely on Licensee’s cloud accounts. Personally-owned computers are eligible.
  • Software shall be used solely by Licensee’s End Users affiliated with Licensee’s facilities in Ann Arbor, MI or remote machines affiliated with Licensee's facilities in Ann Arbor, MI.
  • Commercial / for-profit research is not allowed under this license.

Full Terms & Conditions

License Expiration Date

Consortium/Funding Info

PyMOL is an unlimited site license open to the entire Ann Arbor campus regardless of UmichITAM consortium membership. Satellite campuses are not eligible under the current license. You do not need to be a UmichITAM member to use this license. 

Your Responsibilities

It is your responsibility to protect university resources and data by ensuring that you use software in compliance with relevant university policies and standards, store and process all sensitive data within approved systems, and ensure equitable access to information technology for users with disabilities.

Individuals at U-M are ultimately responsible for any infringing software on their computers or devices or for violating the terms and conditions of software licenses. Individuals are responsible for reviewing the SPG on Software Procurement and Licensing Compliance.