Free
5.0
AEBLJul 2026
BlenderAe2
by Salt Media
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Camera Light Tools
by AcharyaPolina·Workflow
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Why we like it
A focused light-placement add-on that pairs a pie-menu workflow with automatic alignment to a selected object.
What is Camera Light Tools?
Camera Light Tools is a Blender add-on built around light placement from the camera view. Switch to your camera view, select an object in the scene, and add a light through the pie menu; the light then aligns automatically with the object you chose.
A link light feature lets you adjust the light's position as you rotate around your subject. The plugin's hotkey can be changed if the current one is not suitable. Version 1.3 introduces a new design intended to allow more options in the future, and both version 1.2 and version 1.3 are available to download.
The add-on ships with documentation, and a demo video is available. It targets Blender 4.0 and is distributed under the GPL license. It carries a popularity rank of 3324 in the Superhive library.
Who is Camera Light Tools best for?
Camera Light Tools is best for blender users who want to place and align lights directly from the camera view.
How much does Camera Light Tools cost?
Camera Light Tools is completely free to download and use.
Key features
- Light placement from the camera view: select an object and add a light from a pie menu
- Added lights align automatically with the chosen object
- Link light feature to adjust the light's position while rotating around the subject
- Customisable hotkey
- Version 1.3 with a new design, with both 1.2 and 1.3 available to download
- Included documentation
Tags
#blender#lighting#light-placement#camera#pie-menu#add-on#workflow
Frequently asked questions
Does Camera Light Tools work with Blender 4.0?
Camera Light Tools lists Blender version 4.0 as its supported version. It has been upgraded to version 1.3, and both version 1.2 and version 1.3 are available to download, with 1.3 introducing a new design intended to allow more options to be added in the future. For the most current compatibility details and any newer builds, check the developer's page before installing, since supported versions can change with later releases of the add-on.
How does adding a light with Camera Light Tools work?
Camera Light Tools works from the camera view: switch to your camera view, select an object in your scene, then add a light from the pie menu. The light aligns automatically with the object you chose. A link light feature lets you adjust the light's position as you rotate around your subject. The plugin's hotkey can also be changed if the current one is not suitable for your setup.
Is Camera Light Tools free, and what license does it use?
Camera Light Tools is listed as free in this catalog. It is distributed under the GPL license according to its details. Because licensing and pricing terms can change over time, visit the developer's page for the current details before you download. The add-on is available in two builds, version 1.2 and version 1.3, and it ships with documentation to help you get started.
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