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Image 2 Weights

by Hamish Kabel-Pluck·Workflow

Images © Hamish Kabel-Pluck. Used for product review; image policy.

Why we like it

Image 2 Weights stands out in the Superhive library for turning UV-sampled image values directly into vertex groups usable by armatures and physics.

What is Image 2 Weights?

Image 2 Weights is an add-on for Blender by Hamish Kabel-Pluck that assigns vertex weights based on image data. It uses an object's UV maps to sample values from an image, then translates those values into vertex weights, giving you weighted vertex groups in seconds.

Those resulting vertex groups can be used for armatures or for object physics, making the tool relevant to rigging and simulation setups. The weights are derived directly from the images being sampled through the object's UV maps.

The add-on supports Blender versions 4.2, 4.1, 4.0 and 3.6, and is released under the GPL license. Documentation is included, and a demo video is available for a closer look at how the tool operates.

Who is Image 2 Weights best for?

Image 2 Weights is best for blender users who want to generate vertex weights from images for rigging or physics setups.

How much does Image 2 Weights cost?

Image 2 Weights is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Automatically applies vertex weights to objects from image data
  • Uses UV maps to sample values from images
  • Produces weighted vertex groups for armatures or object physics
  • Released under the GPL license
  • Includes documentation

Tags

#Blender#vertex weights#vertex groups#UV maps#rigging#physics#weight paint

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Image 2 Weights support?

Image 2 Weights supports Blender 4.2, 4.1, 4.0 and 3.6. If you are running one of these versions, the add-on is intended to work with your setup. Before installing, it is worth confirming your exact Blender build against the supported list on the developer's page, since compatibility outside these listed versions is not stated. Checking there also ensures you download the correct release for the version you use.

How does Image 2 Weights create vertex weights?

Image 2 Weights uses an object's UV maps to sample values from an image, then applies those values as vertex weights. The result is weighted vertex groups that can be used for armatures or object physics. This means the weight data comes directly from the image being sampled rather than from manual painting. For a visual walkthrough of the process, a demo video is available, and the add-on also ships with documentation covering its use.

Is Image 2 Weights free to use?

Image 2 Weights is listed as free in this catalog and is distributed under the GPL license. Licensing terms and any current pricing can change, so check the developer's page for the most up-to-date details before you download. The GPL license governs how the add-on may be used and redistributed, which is useful to review if you plan to modify or share it within your own Blender workflow.

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