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Import Any

by Jishnu Jithu·Workflow

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Why we like it

Import Any stands out in the superhive library for pulling a broad list of file formats, from FBX and OBJ to USD, images and video, into one import menu, with batch importing and clipboard-based path import.

What is Import Any?

Import Any consolidates file importing in Blender into a single unified menu, so you don't need to switch between separate import menus. It's reached through Import > Import Any, where you locate and select files, optionally create collections to organize them into groups, then click Import.

The add-on covers a wide list of formats, including fbx, obj, stl, gltf, glb, dae, the USD variants, bvh, x3d, 3ds, ply, pdb, dxf, chan, images such as jpg, jpeg and png, plus mp4, psd, py and txt. Files can be imported from the menu or straight from the clipboard by copying a file path and pressing V. Batch importing handles multiple files at once, and an offset option positions models along the X, Y or Z axis.

Import Any lets you choose default settings or create custom presets, and you can customize the menu placement and shortcut in the add-on preferences. Version 1.5 adds an option to import an image as a brush texture. A demo video is available.

Who is Import Any best for?

Import Any is best for blender users importing many different file formats, or bringing in multiple files at once through a single menu.

How much does Import Any cost?

Import Any is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Unified Import Any menu accessed through Import > Import Any
  • Import from the clipboard by copying a file path (Copy as path or Ctrl+Shift+C) and pressing V in Blender
  • Batch importing of multiple files
  • Optional collections to organize imported files into separate groups
  • Offset option to position imported 3D models along the X, Y or Z axis
  • Supported formats include fbx, obj, stl, gltf, glb, dae, usd, usda, usdc, usdz, bvh, x3d, 3ds, ply, pdb, dxf, chan, jpg, jpeg, png, mp4, psd, py and txt
  • Customizable menu placement and shortcut set in the add-on preferences

Tags

#Blender#import#file formats#batch import#USD#FBX#workflow#add-on

Frequently asked questions

Which file formats does Import Any support in Blender?

Import Any supports a broad set of formats, including fbx, obj, stl, gltf, glb, dae, and the USD variants usd, usda, usdc and usdz. It also handles bvh, x3d, 3ds, ply, pdb, dxf and chan files, along with image and media types such as jpg, jpeg, png, mp4 and psd, plus py and txt files. All of these are brought in through the single Import Any menu rather than through separate import menus for each type.

How do I import files from the clipboard with Import Any?

Import Any offers a clipboard method for pulling in files by their path. In Windows Explorer, right-click the file or files and choose Copy as path, or press Ctrl+Shift+C. Back in Blender, press V to open the Import Any menu, then select the files you want or click Import All to bring in everything you copied. A popup added in version 1.3 lets you import all copied files without interruption and adjust the offset of imported models.

Can Import Any import multiple files at once?

Import Any supports batch importing, so you can bring in several files in one pass rather than one at a time. You can optionally create collections to organize the imported files into separate groups. An offset option lets you position each imported 3D model along the X, Y or Z axis, which helps prevent multiple models from overlapping when they are brought in together. Default settings for the offset can be set in the add-on preferences.

Is Import Any free?

Import Any is listed as free in this catalog. For the most current licensing terms, along with documentation and the full changelog, check the developer's page. The add-on is available through the superhive library, where it covers importing across many file formats, batch importing, clipboard-based path import, and options such as creating collections and offsetting imported models. Pricing and availability can change over time, so the developer's page is the best place to confirm current details.

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