by Peakz·Workflow
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Image Blur Node was commissioned by a client frustrated with blurring images outside Blender, and it earns its place in the superhive library by keeping that step inside the Shader Editor.
Image Blur Node is an add-on from Peakz that brings image blurring into Blender's Shader Editor. You blur images directly inside Blender without switching to a third-party program, adjusting the blur scale with a slider. It behaves like any other node in the shader editor.
The blurred image is saved in the same folder as the original with a '_blurred' suffix, and an Export Path option in the add-on preferences lets you set a different export location. The node works with Environment Texture Nodes and in the world mode of the Shader Editor. The generated Image Texture Node copies the original's parameters and connections, including color and alpha.
Applications include smoothing out displacement maps and adding artistic effects. The add-on requires the cv2 module; if you hit a 'No module named cv2' error, uninstalling, launching Blender with administrative privileges, and reinstalling resolves it. Version 1.0.7 updated the add-on for Blender 4.3, and support is available through the developer's Discord.
Image Blur Node is best for blender artists who need to blur images or smooth displacement maps within the Shader Editor without leaving the application.
Image Blur Node is completely free to download and use.
Image Blur Node was updated to Blender 4.3 in version 1.0.7, so it targets that release of the Shader Editor. The add-on behaves like any other node in the shader editor, letting you blur images and adjust the blur scale with a slider. It also functions with Environment Texture Nodes and in the world mode of the Shader Editor. If you run into any issues on your version, the developer invites you to get in touch through the contact links or the peakz9155 Discord.
Image Blur Node relies on the cv2 module, and some users see a 'No module named cv2' error. To resolve it, the developer suggests uninstalling the add-on, launching Blender using administrative privileges, and then reinstalling the add-on. If the problem persists after those steps, you can reach the developer through the contact links on the product page or on the peakz9155 Discord for further help with the setup.
Image Blur Node saves each blurred image in the same folder as the original, adding the suffix '_blurred' to the file name. If you prefer a different location, the add-on preferences include an Export Path option where you can set a folder for exported blurred images. Leaving that option empty keeps the export in the same folder as the original. The generated Image Texture Node also copies the original's parameters and connections, including color and alpha, so your node setup stays intact.
Image Blur Node is listed as free in this catalog. For the most current licensing terms and any purchase details, check the developer's page, since pricing and availability can change over time. The add-on is created by Peakz, and support is handled directly by the developer through the contact links or the peakz9155 Discord. If you run into bugs, that Discord channel is the suggested place to report them and ask for assistance.
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