Composition Guides

Composition Guides supports Blender 3.6 through 4.5, and is described as version-friendly for Blender 3.6 and up. That range covers the add-on across several release cycles, so you can run it on current builds as well as older 3.6-era installs. It draws its overlays directly in the 3D viewport, works in both Camera View and Viewport Perspective, and is listed alongside the Cycles and Eevee render engines. For the latest confirmed compatibility, check the developer's page before installing.

Composition Guides lists Cycles and Eevee as its render engines, so its guides fit into projects using either of Blender's main renderers. The overlays are drawn in real time directly in the 3D viewport and work in both Camera View and Viewport Perspective, letting you frame shots while you model, light, or set up cameras. You can toggle individual guides, combine several at once, and adjust their color, opacity, and line thickness. For engine-specific details, the developer's page is the place to confirm.

Composition Guides is listed as free in this catalog, though licensing can change over time. The add-on is released under the GPL license, and its developer, Mr. Steve 3D, is noted as a Development Fund contributor. For current pricing and licensing terms, check the developer's page directly rather than relying on a figure here. Once installed, it adds composition overlays to the viewport covering systems like Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio, and Harmonic Armature.

Composition Guides works in both Camera View and Viewport Perspective, so you are not limited to framing through an active camera. That means you can align subjects and layouts while navigating the scene freely or while composing a final shot. The add-on lets you toggle individual guides on or off, combine multiple guides for advanced layouts, and use options such as the Center Cross and Golden Spiral direction. Color, opacity, and line thickness are all customizable to suit how you work.