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Blender Tools Addon - Blender Cleaner

by emVi Solutions·Workflow

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Why we like it

Blender Cleaner takes a narrow, practical aim at project cleanup within the superhive library, bundling three removal functions under the Blender Tools addon. Worth remembering the developer's note that RAM savings only show after you close and reopen the .blend file.

What is Blender Tools Addon - Blender Cleaner?

Blender Cleaner is an addon from emVi Solutions that removes unnecessary content from a Blender project. It ships as part of Blender Tools, a multipurpose addon, and is currently the only available feature within that package. The focus is straightforward: strip out data a project no longer needs.

Three functions handle the cleanup. Unused Materials deletes materials that no object uses but that Blender still recognizes as in use. Unused Nodes removes nodes that are not connected to any other nodes, limited to Material Nodes and World Nodes. Purge Unnecessary Files clears files in the project that are not in use.

The addon is listed for Blender 3.0 through 3.6 and was tested on 3.3 to 3.6, working with both Cycles and Eevee under a GPL license. One thing to note: after cleaning, you'll need to close and reopen the .blend file to see the reduction in RAM usage, since it cannot be updated in real time. A demo video is available.

Who is Blender Tools Addon - Blender Cleaner best for?

Blender Tools Addon - Blender Cleaner is best for blender artists who want to remove unused materials, disconnected nodes, and unnecessary files from a project.

How much does Blender Tools Addon - Blender Cleaner cost?

Blender Tools Addon - Blender Cleaner is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Unused Materials removes materials not used by any objects but that Blender recognizes as in use
  • Unused Nodes deletes nodes not connected to any others, limited to Material Nodes and World Nodes
  • Purge Unnecessary Files clears files in the project that are not in use
  • Part of Blender Tools, a multipurpose addon from emVi Solutions
  • Works with both Cycles and Eevee render engines
  • Released under the GPL license

Tags

#Blender#cleaner#optimization#materials#nodes#memory#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does Blender Cleaner work with Blender 3.6?

Blender Cleaner lists support for Blender versions 3.0 through 3.6 and was tested on Blender 3.3 to 3.6, so 3.6 is covered. The developer notes they cannot assume responsibility if the addon does not operate on Blender versions prior to 3.0, so older builds may not behave as expected. If you run a version within the tested range you should be on solid ground, and you can check the developer's page for details before installing on anything newer.

Does Blender Cleaner support Cycles and Eevee?

Blender Cleaner is listed as working with both Cycles and Eevee. Its cleanup functions target project data rather than a specific renderer, handling unused materials, disconnected nodes, and unnecessary files. One point worth knowing: after purging, you'll need to close and reopen the .blend file to see the reduction in RAM usage on your device, since real-time RAM usage of the file cannot be updated live. Keep that in mind when checking whether the cleanup took effect.

Which nodes does Blender Cleaner remove?

Blender Cleaner's Unused Nodes function deletes nodes that are not connected to any other nodes and are therefore not being used. It only removes nodes from Material Nodes and World Nodes, so other node types are left untouched. Alongside this, the addon can delete unused materials that no object uses but that Blender still recognizes as in use, and purge unnecessary files in the project that are not in use. Together these cover the main cleanup tasks the addon handles.

What license is Blender Cleaner released under?

Blender Cleaner is released under the GPL license. The addon is part of Blender Tools, a multipurpose addon from emVi Solutions, with Blender Cleaner currently the only available feature in that package. Note that the developer states the addon is not refundable, though they offer support through blendermarket. For current licensing terms and any questions before you commit, it's best to check the developer's page directly.

Is Blender Cleaner free to download?

Blender Cleaner is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing and availability can change over time, so for the current terms it's best to check the developer's page directly. The addon is released under the GPL license and comes from emVi Solutions as part of their Blender Tools package. The developer also notes the addon is not refundable but offers support through blendermarket, which is worth knowing before you download.

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