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Corrective Shape Keys

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Why we like it

Corrective Shape Keys earns its place in the blender_extensions library as a carryover from Blender 4.1's bundled add-ons, now maintained as a standalone extension. Its 24,000-plus downloads reflect continued interest, though it's offered as-is with limited support.

What is Corrective Shape Keys?

Corrective Shape Keys is a Blender add-on that creates a corrective shape key for the current pose. It was part of Blender 4.1's bundled add-ons and is now offered as a standalone extension, provided as-is with limited support.

The add-on lives under Object Data → Shape Keys Specials and can also be reached through Blender's Search. It's compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, requires no special permissions, and comes as a small 4.7 KB download. The original authors are Ivo Grigull (loolarge) and Tal Trachtman.

Released under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later, the extension carries version 1.0.0 and has been downloaded more than 24,000 times from the Blender extensions platform. There's no changelog for the current release.

Who is Corrective Shape Keys best for?

Corrective Shape Keys is best for creating a corrective shape key for the current pose in Blender.

How much does Corrective Shape Keys cost?

Corrective Shape Keys is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Creates a corrective shape key for the current pose
  • Accessible from Object Data → Shape Keys Specials or via Blender's Search
  • Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer
  • Requires no special permissions
  • Small 4.7 KB download
  • Released under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later

Tags

#shape keys#corrective shape keys#blender#animation#pose#add-on#extension

Frequently asked questions

Does Corrective Shape Keys work with Blender 4.2?

Corrective Shape Keys is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, according to the developer's page. It was originally part of Blender 4.1's bundled add-ons and is now distributed as a standalone extension, offered as-is with limited support. If you're running 4.2 LTS or a later release, the add-on should install and run. For versions earlier than 4.2, compatibility isn't listed, so check the developer's page before installing on older builds.

Where do I find Corrective Shape Keys in Blender?

Corrective Shape Keys is located under Object Data → Shape Keys Specials, and it can also be reached through Blender's Search. Once installed and enabled, you'll find the option to create a corrective shape key for the current pose from that Shape Keys Specials menu. The Search route offers an alternative if you prefer to type the command name rather than navigate the menus manually.

How do I install Corrective Shape Keys?

Corrective Shape Keys installs by dragging and dropping the extension into Blender, or by downloading the file and using Install from Disk. Blender's extensions documentation covers the Install from Disk steps in detail. The download is small at 4.7 KB, and the add-on requires no special permissions once added. After installation, enable it and access it from the Shape Keys Specials menu or through Search.

Is Corrective Shape Keys free to use?

Corrective Shape Keys is listed as free here. It's released under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later, a common open-source license, and it was previously part of Blender 4.1's bundled add-ons before being offered as a standalone extension. It also requires no special permissions to run. For the current licensing terms and any conditions, check the developer's page for the latest details.

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