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Neoner

by Nikita Akimov·Modeling

Images © Nikita Akimov. Used for product review; image policy.

Why we like it

Neoner earns its place in the superhive library for a focused job: turning curves, text, or mesh into neon lights through a single Make Neon button. It ranks at 180 on superhive, carries GPL licensing, and stays current with Blender through the 5.0 release.

What is Neoner?

Neoner is a Blender add-on from Nikita Akimov for creating neon signs, lamps, pointers, and lights. It converts any curve into a neon light, and it is optimized for the EEVEE render engine while also working with Cycles.

To use it, add a curve and form the desired shape, or add text or a mesh to the scene. Pressing the Make Neon button in the add-on panel converts the active object into a neon highlight. The add-on lives in the 3D Viewport's N-panel under the Neoner tab.

Its options let you adjust the light color, tube thickness and location, the presence and number of holders, and the background. The current version is 1.1.7, and it supports Blender releases from 2.83 through 5.0. Documentation and a demo video are available.

Who is Neoner best for?

Neoner is best for blender artists who want to create neon signs, lamps, pointers, and lights from curves, text, or mesh.

How much does Neoner cost?

Neoner is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Make Neon button converts the active object into a neon highlight
  • Works from a curve, text, or mesh added to the scene
  • Adjustable light color, tube thickness, and tube location
  • Options for the presence and number of holders
  • Background option
  • Optimized for EEVEE, also usable with Cycles
  • Located in the 3D Viewport N-panel under the Neoner tab

Tags

#neon#lights#signs#lamps#blender#addon#glow#curve

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Neoner support?

Neoner supports a wide range of Blender releases, including 2.83, 2.90, 2.93, 3.0, 3.3, 3.6, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, and 5.0. That span covers older builds through current versions. The add-on is optimized for the EEVEE render engine and can also be used with Cycles. Once installed, you'll find it in the 3D Viewport's N-panel under the Neoner tab. The current version listed is 1.1.7.

Does Neoner work with both EEVEE and Cycles?

Neoner is optimized for the EEVEE render engine, and it can also be used with the Cycles render engine. In practice you add a curve, text, or a mesh to your scene, then press the Make Neon button in the add-on panel to convert the active object into a neon highlight. From there you can adjust the light color, tube thickness and location, the holders, and the background to shape the result.

Where do I find Neoner inside Blender?

Neoner appears in the 3D Viewport window, in the N-panel, under a tab labeled Neoner. To create a neon light, add a curve and form the shape you want, or add text or a mesh, then click the Make Neon button in the add-on panel. That converts the active object into a neon highlight, and the same panel exposes options for color, tube thickness and location, holders, and background.

Is Neoner free to download?

Neoner is listed as free in this catalog, and it is distributed under the GPL license. For current licensing terms and any purchase details, check the developer's page. The add-on is created by Nikita Akimov, includes documentation, and has a demo video available. It converts a curve, text, or mesh into a neon highlight and lets you adjust color, tube thickness, holders, and background. It supports Blender versions from 2.83 through 5.0, with the current version listed as 1.1.7.

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