Using the internet to find tutorials on how to convert Imvu hair to Sims 4 is the latest craze, but this frenzy isn’t exactly ethical and legal. There are accounts online making money illegally converting 3D models to the Sims, hurting the creators, users and simmers. Before you start converting 3D models, however, you should understand your responsibilities and check the creators’ reputations.
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Not ethical
Attempting to convert IMVU hair to the Sims 4 game is a bad idea. Not only is it unethical, but it violates the terms of license. Because the Sims 4 game uses meshes created by others, it’s also illegal. To convert a mesh to Sims 4, you’ll need to credit the original modeler. Since EA and Linden Labs are responsible for the content of the game, if you do find that someone has converted your work, you can file a DMCA complaint with Linden Labs.
It’s also not ethical to convert Imvu models to the Sims 4. Ripping these 3D models is perfectly legal, but it’s illegal to sell them to other people. This not only hurts the creators of the model, but also the simmers who used the original model. Make sure you check with the creators before you convert their works. There are many ways to do it legally and ethically.
Illegal
A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon a forum thread about the illegal imvu hair conversion to Sims 4. The creator of this content was blvck-life-simz. Although this user is unapologetic and rude, I still decided to give it a try. He claimed to have a work in progress in his CC folder. However, he left stock photo watermarks and jpeg artifacts all over his work. That’s definitely illegal!
Unreliable
If you want to make your Sims have natural hair, you can use the LOC and max hydration methods. They love to have hairstyles that are safe, and they can make other Sims fall in love. Whether you’re looking for a romantic sim or a smartass who doesn’t know when to say or “sneaky” one, natural hair will be just the thing you’re looking for!
