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Brandy 2D Link

by BrandySPE·Workflow

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Why we like it

Brandy 2D Link earns its place in the superhive library for pairing Photoshop painting with a Blender-side view of the fully assembled asset. The save-and-refresh loop, backups before supported write operations, and a multilingual interface point to a workflow built specifically for 2D game artists.

What is Brandy 2D Link?

Brandy 2D Link connects Adobe Photoshop and Blender for artists building 2D game assets. You prepare file-based sprite objects in Blender, open the active texture or a linked PSD/PSB in Photoshop, paint, save, and refresh the matching Blender material textures either manually or through save-triggered Auto Reload.

The add-on manages independent Brandy project folders you can create, link, switch, validate, and recover. It can generate a linked PSD or PSB document with Smart Objects for a full-layout painting context, and apply name-matched Photoshop merge layers back to matching source textures. Trusted backups are created before supported write operations, and the latest successful merge can be undone when integrity checks pass.

It handles PNG, TGA, JPG, and JPEG static texture workflows, plus import and export of supported PhotoshopToSpine static JSON layouts and import of a limited set of static Spine2D Region Attachments. The interface runs in Auto, English, or 中文. This is a save-triggered texture workflow rather than brush-by-brush live streaming. English and Chinese demo videos are available.

Who is Brandy 2D Link best for?

Brandy 2D Link is best for 2D game artists who build sprites, billboards, cutout characters, and layered assets in Blender while painting their texture files in Adobe Photoshop, and want to check the complete assembled asset without hunting for files or refreshing every material by hand.

How much does Brandy 2D Link cost?

Brandy 2D Link is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Create, link, switch, validate, and recover independent Brandy project folders
  • Open the active Blender texture directly in Photoshop
  • Reload project textures manually or through save-triggered Auto Reload
  • Generate a linked PSD/PSB document with Smart Objects for full-layout painting context
  • Apply name-matched Photoshop merge layers back to matching source textures, with backups before supported write operations and undo when integrity checks pass
  • Work with PNG, TGA, JPG, and JPEG static texture workflows, plus import/export of supported PhotoshopToSpine static JSON layouts and import of a limited set of static Spine2D Region Attachments
  • Interface available in Auto, English, or 中文

Tags

#2D game art#Photoshop#sprites#texture workflow#pipeline#Import-Export#Blender add-on

Frequently asked questions

Does Brandy 2D Link work with Blender 5.1?

Brandy 2D Link is matrix-tested from Blender 4.2 LTS through Blender 5.1, so version 5.1 falls within its tested range. The listing marks it as Blender Extension compatible and notes support for the Cycles and Eevee render engines, and it is distributed as an add-on. For the full compatibility matrix, limitations, and installation steps, check the Documentation and FAQ tabs on the developer's page before you set it up.

Which Photoshop versions does Brandy 2D Link support?

Brandy 2D Link has been matrix-tested with Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 through Photoshop 2026, paired with Blender 4.2 LTS to 5.1. The add-on opens the active Blender texture directly in Photoshop and can generate a linked PSD or PSB document with Smart Objects for full-layout painting context. Because the pipeline relies on Photoshop for painting, a working install within that range is part of the setup. See the developer's Documentation for detailed terms.

Does Brandy 2D Link update textures live while I paint?

Brandy 2D Link uses a save-triggered texture workflow rather than brush-by-brush live streaming. You paint in Photoshop, save the file, and refresh the matching Blender material textures either manually or through save-triggered Auto Reload. It works with PNG, TGA, JPG, and JPEG static texture workflows, forming a repeatable local-file loop between the two applications. For specifics on Auto Reload and supported operations, the developer's Documentation and FAQ tabs cover the details.

What operating system does Brandy 2D Link run on?

Brandy 2D Link's official package is version 1.6.3 for Windows x64, so it targets 64-bit Windows systems. It installs as a Blender add-on and works alongside an Adobe Photoshop install for the painting side of the workflow. The listing marks it as Blender Extension compatible and released under the GPL license. For installation steps, support terms, and any additional requirements, refer to the Documentation and FAQ tabs on the developer's page.

Is Brandy 2D Link free?

Brandy 2D Link is listed as free here in the catalog. Licensing and pricing can change, so check the developer's page for the current terms before downloading. The add-on itself is released under the GPL license according to its listing. It is published by BrandySPE and distributed as a Blender add-on for the Photoshop-to-Blender texture workflow. English and Chinese demo videos are also available if you want to see more first.

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