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Directory Batch Exporter

by 3D Mage·Workflow

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Why we like it

Stands out in the superhive library for turning a folder of .blend files into one export run, with filtering, per-folder output, optional zipping, and logging built in.

What is Directory Batch Exporter?

Directory Batch Exporter handles bulk exports across many .blend files at once. Point it at a root directory, choose a file format, and press the Export All button; it recursively finds all .blend files within that directory and its sub-folders. Supported formats include .fbx, .obj, .glb, .gltf, .usd, .abc, .stl, and .ply.

Filtering Settings let you specify which filenames and folders to ignore or only include. Output Settings control whether files export to the source directory of each .blend file or to a specified sub-folder, with an option to zip each sub-folder automatically after export. Operator Preset Selection lets you pick a saved preset for a given format, and a button opens that format's export window so you can manage your presets. Setup Memory retains recently used root directories along with the filenames and folders from your Filtering Settings for each root directory used.

Logging generates text files summarizing which files were processed, how long the process took, and how many exported successfully or not. The add-on works with Blender 4.5 through 5.1 and is released under the GPL license.

Who is Directory Batch Exporter best for?

Directory Batch Exporter is best for blender users who need to export many .blend files across nested folders in a single pass.

How much does Directory Batch Exporter cost?

Directory Batch Exporter is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Recursive batch export of all .blend files within a root directory and its sub-folders
  • Export to .fbx, .obj, .glb, .gltf, .usd, .abc, .stl, and .ply
  • Filtering Settings to specify which filenames and folders to ignore or only include
  • Output Settings to export to each file's source directory or a specified sub-folder, with optional automatic zipping of each sub-folder
  • Operator Preset Selection, plus a button that opens the selected format's export window to manage presets
  • Setup Memory that remembers recently used root directories and their filtering entries
  • Logging with text-file summaries of files processed, time taken, and export success counts

Tags

#batch export#exporter#blender#blend files#fbx#usd#multi-folder export#workflow

Frequently asked questions

What file formats can Directory Batch Exporter output?

Directory Batch Exporter supports exporting to .fbx, .obj, .glb, .gltf, .usd, .abc, .stl, and .ply. You choose one file format, point the add-on at a root directory, and press the Export All button, and it recursively finds all .blend files within that directory and its sub-folders before exporting them in the selected format. If you have saved operator presets, you can also select which preset to use for a given format, and a button opens that format's export window so you can manage them.

Which Blender versions does Directory Batch Exporter support?

Directory Batch Exporter lists compatibility with Blender 4.5 through 5.1 and is marked as Blender Extension compatible. Note that its November 27, 2025 update removed the .dae option because .dae support was removed in Blender 5.0.0. If you need .dae, legacy support remains in version 1.0.0 of the add-on, which is available in the files bundled for it. For current version details and terms, check the developer's page before downloading.

Does Directory Batch Exporter still support .dae export?

Directory Batch Exporter dropped the .dae export option in its November 27, 2025 update, following the removal of .dae support in Blender 5.0.0. If you still need to export .dae files, legacy support is available in version 1.0.0 of the add-on, which is included in the files bundled for this add-on. For everything else, the add-on continues to support .fbx, .obj, .glb, .gltf, .usd, .abc, .stl, and .ply as export formats.

Is Directory Batch Exporter free?

Directory Batch Exporter is listed as free in this catalog. Pricing and licensing can change, so check the developer's page for the current terms before downloading. The add-on is released under the GPL license and is noted as a Dev Fund contributor. It is distributed as a Blender add-on, marked Blender Extension compatible, and supports Blender 4.5 through 5.1. After a run, you can also review its logging output to confirm how many files exported successfully or not.

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