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Backup Master

by Valentin·Workflow

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Why we like it

Backup Master earns its place in the superhive library as a focused approach to version management, pairing incremented .blend backups with thumbnails and notes so each saved state is identifiable at a glance.

What is Backup Master?

Backup Master is a Blender add-on aimed at productivity, giving you a way to create, organize, and visually browse manual backups of your .blend files. Each backup is saved with an incremented filename, so versions stay distinct and easy to track.

Beyond saving, the add-on automatically captures a thumbnail screenshot for every backup and presents your backups in a visual list showing name, date, size, note, and thumbnail. You can write or edit notes for each version and refresh thumbnails on demand, keeping every saved stage clearly labeled and annotated.

Because backups are triggered manually, you decide which stages of a project are worth preserving rather than leaving that to autosave. Built as a GPL-licensed add-on, Backup Master is compatible with Blender 4.3 through 4.5. For Blender users who juggle multiple project versions, the pairing of thumbnails and notes removes the guesswork of remembering what each saved file contained.

Who is Backup Master best for?

Backup Master is best for blender artists who want to save and manage multiple manual versions of their .blend files, using thumbnails and notes to keep each backup labeled and easy to identify.

How much does Backup Master cost?

Backup Master is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Saves .blend backups with incremented filenames
  • Automatically captures a thumbnail screenshot for each backup
  • Visual list of all backups showing name, date, size, note, and thumbnail
  • Write or edit notes for each backup version
  • On-demand thumbnail updates
  • Manual backups that save important project stages without relying on autosave

Tags

#backup#file management#versioning#workflow#productivity#thumbnails#project management

Frequently asked questions

Does Backup Master work with Blender 4.5?

Backup Master lists compatibility with Blender versions 4.3 through 4.5. It's built as an add-on and is marked as Blender Extension compatible, so it fits into the standard add-on setup across those releases. If you're running a Blender version outside that range, check the developer's page before installing to confirm current support, since compatibility can shift with newer Blender releases and updated add-on versions over time.

What license is Backup Master released under?

Backup Master is released under the GPL license, an open-source license that governs how you can use, modify, and redistribute the add-on's code. The listing marks it as GPL, but for the full terms and any conditions specific to this release, the developer's page is the place to confirm details, since license specifics and their practical implications are best verified directly from the source rather than assumed.

Is Backup Master free to download?

Backup Master is listed as free in this catalog. Pricing and licensing terms can change over time, so for the current details it's best to check the developer's page directly before downloading. The add-on carries a GPL license, which governs how the code can be used and shared regardless of cost. Confirm the latest information at the source if you need certainty on pricing or terms.

How does Backup Master differ from Blender's autosave?

Backup Master saves .blend backups manually, letting you capture important stages of a project rather than relying on Blender's autosave. Each backup gets an incremented filename, an automatic thumbnail screenshot, and space for custom notes, so you can label and browse versions in a visual list showing name, date, size, and note. This gives you deliberate control over which project states are preserved, separate from automatic saves.

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