> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://lfdocs.lookingglassfactory.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://lfdocs.lookingglassfactory.com/readme.md).

# Looking Glass User Guide

Everything you need to know about Looking Glass displays and software.

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## Looking Glass Light Field Displays

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th><th data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/getting-started/looking-glass-go.md">Looking Glass Go</a></td><td>A portable holographic display that brings 3D holograms into the real world.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/getting-started/16.md">Looking Glass 16&quot; Light Field Displays</a></td><td>The 3D desktop companion for innovators.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/getting-started/32.md">Looking Glass 32&quot; Light Field Displays</a></td><td>The next generation of light field displays.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/getting-started/looking-glass-65.md">Looking Glass 65&quot; Light Field Display</a></td><td>Holograms that are larger than life.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/getting-started/portrait.md">Looking Glass Portrait</a></td><td>Your first personal holographic display.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Software

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/software/looking-glass-bridge.md">Looking Glass Bridge</a></td><td>Required software for connecting your Looking Glass to your computer.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/software/index.md">Unity</a></td><td>Develop interactive apps with our Unity plugin.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/software/looking-glass-bridge-sdk.md">Looking Glass Bridge SDK</a></td><td>Develop custom integrations for the Looking Glass with the Bridge SDK.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/software/looking-glass-studio.md">Looking Glass Studio</a></td><td>A holographic media player for Looking Glass Portrait and legacy displays.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/software/looking-glass-model-viewer.md">Looking Glass Model Viewer</a></td><td>Load and view your own 3D models with our easy-to-use app.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key Concepts

This section contains documentation for some of the key concepts you'll want to learn about in order to design content or experiences for Looking Glass displays.

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th data-type="content-ref"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/keyconcepts/how-it-works.md">How does Looking Glass Work?</a></td><td>Learn how the Looking Glass display brings 3D and holograms into reality.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/keyconcepts/quilts.md">Quilts</a></td><td>Learn about quilts, the go-to hologram format for creating and sharing holograms.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/keyconcepts/capturing-a-lightfield.md">Light Fields</a></td><td>Learn how to capture holograms in any scenario, be it real-world or synthetic.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/keyconcepts/camera.md">Virtual Camera</a></td><td>Learn how to set up custom camera rigs in 3D tools.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Tutorials

Check out our community-made tutorials!

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/community/capturing-light-fields-in-maya.md">Maya</a></td><td>Capturing Light Fields in Maya.</td><td></td><td><a href="/community/capturing-light-fields-in-maya.md">Ⓜ️ Capturing Light Fields in Maya</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/community/shadertoy-tutorial.md">ShaderToy</a></td><td>Using ShaderToy with Looking Glass.</td><td></td><td><a href="/community/shadertoy-tutorial.md">Using ShaderToy with Looking Glass</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/community/adobe-medium-tutorial.md">Adobe Medium</a></td><td>Sculpting with Adobe Medium and Looking Glass.</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/community/refract.md">Holographic </a>Video Games</td><td>Bring existing video games into holographic 3D with Refract and Reglass.</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Legacy Hardware

For first generation Looking Glass devices like Looking Glass 8.9", Looking Glass 15.6", Looking Glass 16", and the original Looking Glass 8K Gen1, see the [Legacy Hardware](/legacy/legacy-hardware.md) section.

## Need help?

If you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out.

We're here to help you at any stage of your holographic journey!

You can provide us with feedback or feature requests [**on our Discord server**](http://look.glass/discord)!

If you're having issues with your Looking Glass or some of our software, head to our [**troubleshooting page**](/software/looking-glass-studio/troubleshooting.md)**.**

If those resources don't help solve your issue, email us directly at `developer@lookingglassfactory.com`