by Netron Systems·Modeling
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Earns its place for consolidating vertex manipulation, edge selection and subdivision steps into shortcuts and one-click tools within Blender.
HiPoly is a Blender add-on by Netron Systems aimed at high-poly modeling and shading. It brings vertex manipulation, geometry support, edge selection and modifier stacking together into automated tools, so operations that normally take several manual steps become shortcuts or single-click actions.
The core tools cover common modeling tasks. VertexHub creates a flat center point on a face from selected vertices with Ctrl+Alt+C and mouse movement, keeping the point aligned to the face. VertexLink connects selected vertices to the last-selected hub with Ctrl+Alt+V, checking existing connections so only new edges are added and no duplicates appear. Snap Tools toggle vertex snapping with auto-merge and configure optimal settings. Edge Operations select every edge above a chosen sharpness angle, while Parallel Offset creates a parallel edge with consistent spacing for supporting edges.
One-Click HiPoly Creation converts the prepared mesh into a smooth, high-resolution version using pre-configured settings, combining multiple techniques in a single action. Live counters display current vertex and face totals as you work. A demo video is available.
Hipoly is best for blender artists working with high-poly models, from beginners wanting clean results and hobbyists focused on creativity to students and experienced modelers automating repetitive geometry work.
Hipoly is completely free to download and use.
HiPoly creates a Vertex Hub when you select some vertices on a face, press Ctrl+Alt+C, and move your mouse. The tool keeps the new center point flat on the face so it does not float out of place. This is one of HiPoly's shortcut-driven operations, turning a task that normally involves several manual steps into a single action while helping avoid the misplaced vertices that lead to messy geometry.
HiPoly's VertexLink connects selected vertices, with the last-selected vertex acting as the hub, after you press Ctrl+Alt+V. Before creating anything, it figures out which connections already exist and only adds the new edges you actually need. That means no duplicate edges or messy geometry from redundant connections. It fits HiPoly's broader approach of automating vertex manipulation so you can build clean topology without tracking every existing edge by hand.
HiPoly's Edge Operations let you tell the add-on what angle makes an edge sharp, then it automatically selects every sharp edge across the mesh. Alongside this, the Parallel Offset tool creates a parallel edge with consistent spacing across your selection, useful for adding supporting edges. Both features target edge work that supports high-poly shading, replacing manual selection and spacing with automated steps that keep the result consistent.
HiPoly is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing terms, any usage conditions, and the latest details, check the developer's page before downloading. The add-on comes from Netron Systems and runs in Blender, bundling its vertex, edge and mesh-generation tools together. Since licensing and distribution can change over time, the developer's page is the most reliable place to confirm how HiPoly is offered today.
HiPoly's One-Click HiPoly Creation turns a prepared mesh into a smooth, high-resolution version in a single action, combining multiple balanced techniques that would otherwise require professional knowledge. The settings behind it are pre-configured, so you get results without tuning each option yourself. Live counters also show current vertex and face totals, helping you see how each change affects the mesh as you move toward the final high-poly result.
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