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Blender Python Scripting: Build Your First Add-on

Everything in Blender is a Python call. Here's how to write your first real add-on — a working tool that adds a button to the viewport — in under 100 lines of code.

Jun 25, 2026

Mio3: The Ultimate Plugin for UV Editing in Blender

UV editing can quickly become a nightmare, especially when working on complex characters or models. Fortunately, Mio3 is a Blender addon that makes this…

Jul 23, 2025

Can you use Substance Painter with Blender?

The answer is yes, absolutely! Substance Painter and Blender are two very complementary software tools in a modern 3D pipeline. Let me show you how and why…

Jul 11, 2025

How to Import a 3ds Max (.max) File into Blender

Whether you are a 3D artist transitioning to Blender or collaborating on projects that require exchanging files between software, importing a 3ds Max (.max)…

Jul 7, 2025

Ucupaint: Free Substance Painter Alternative in Blender

Painting textures directly onto a 3D model is one of the most creative (and sometimes most labor-intensive) steps in the 3D pipeline. While Blender…

Jul 6, 2025

The Best Plugins for UV Mapping in Blender

UV Mapping is an essential step in 3D: it determines how a texture is applied to the surface of an object. Blender already offers powerful tools, but some…

Jun 27, 2025

The Best VFX Addons for Blender

Blender is an incredibly powerful 3D modeling and animation software, especially when it comes to visual effects (VFX). Whether you're looking for particle…

Mar 5, 2025

How to Control HDRIs in Blender?

In Blender, you can control HDRI (High Dynamic Range Imaging) environments for your scene's lighting and background. Here is how I adjust the rotation and…

Jul 12, 2024

TOP 10 Best Paid Blender 3D Addons and Plugins

One of the reasons for Blender's popularity is the ability to extend its functionality thanks to a plethora of addons created by the community . Among this…

Mar 10, 2024

Best Plugins and Addons for VFX in Blender 3D

In this article, I'm sharing a list of my favorite addons and plugins for visual effects in Blender. Feel free to recommend your favorite VFX plugin in…

Apr 25, 2023

The Best Free and Paid Blender 3D Plugins and Addons

In this article, I'm sharing a list of my favorite Blender plugins, both free and paid. These new tools address specific needs and will save you a ton of…

Dec 15, 2022

The Best Camera Addons for Blender

Autofocus Pro As the name suggests, Autofocus allows you to automatically set the camera's focus. It works just like the autofocus on a real camera set to…

Jun 25, 2022

The 8 Best Retopology Add-ons for Blender

Retopology is seen by some as a relaxing activity, for others (like me) it's very tedious. In this article, I’m presenting 8 automatic and semi-automatic…

Jun 11, 2022