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Clipboard Importer

by Hydrocallis·Workflow

Images © Hydrocallis. Used for product review; image policy.

Why we like it

Clipboard Importer earns its spot in the superhive library as a focused utility for bringing clipboard images into Blender, with a square-arrangement option for multiple images from Explorer.

What is Clipboard Importer?

Clipboard Importer is a Blender add-on from Hydrocallis that lets you copy and paste images from the clipboard. It responds to the Copy Image function on websites and the Copy function in Explorer. When you copy multiple images from Explorer, the add-on automatically formats and arranges them into a square image. If you want to change the resolution, that is handled through the Campus Settings, and the initial registration key is set to SHIFT+CTRL+V.

The add-on depends on the PIL (Pillow) module, which needs to be installed first. Installation is handled from the add-on preference screen, where you install it manually. This happens over the internet, so an internet connection is required, and Blender should be restarted once after installation.

Installation goes through the traditional Add-ons tab in Blender Preferences using Install from Disk, not the Extensions section. Clipboard Importer supports Blender versions 3.6 through 5.0, with a dedicated file provided for Blender 4.5 (LTS). It is released under the GPL license.

Who is Clipboard Importer best for?

Clipboard Importer is best for blender users who want to paste images copied from websites or Explorer directly into Blender.

How much does Clipboard Importer cost?

Clipboard Importer is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Copies and pastes images from the clipboard in Blender
  • Responds to the Copy Image function on websites and the Copy function in Explorer
  • Multiple images copied from Explorer are automatically formatted and arranged into a square image
  • Resolution adjustable through the Campus Settings
  • Initial registration key set to SHIFT+CTRL+V
  • Installs via the Add-ons tab using Install from Disk

Tags

#Blender#clipboard#image import#add-on#Pillow#workflow#Hydrocallis

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Clipboard Importer support?

Clipboard Importer supports Blender versions 3.6 through 5.0. For Blender 4.5 (LTS) specifically, the developer provides a dedicated file named clipboard_import_for_4_5.zip to download and install. Across all supported versions, the add-on must be installed through the traditional Add-ons preferences panel rather than the Extensions section. If you are on the 4.5 LTS release, the developer directs you to that dedicated file when downloading and installing.

How do I install Clipboard Importer in Blender?

Clipboard Importer installs through the Add-ons tab in Blender Preferences, not the Extensions section. Open Blender Preferences, go to the Add-ons tab, click Install from Disk, select the downloaded zip file, then enable the add-on by checking the checkbox next to it. The developer notes that the Extensions tab should not be used for this installation, and that it must go through the traditional Add-ons preferences panel.

Does Clipboard Importer need PIL or Pillow installed?

Clipboard Importer requires the PIL (Pillow) module, which must be installed first. The installation option is located on the add-on preference screen, so you install it manually from there. Because the installation happens over the internet, an active internet connection is required. The developer notes the module needs to be in place first, and recommends restarting Blender once after the installation is complete.

Is Clipboard Importer free to use?

Clipboard Importer is listed as free here in the catalog, and it is released under the GPL license. For current licensing details, it is best to check the developer's page directly. If you run into anything during installation or use, the developer points to a Blender Artists thread where you can find support and contact information for Hydrocallis. That thread is the place to raise questions about the add-on.

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