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Node Tree Screenshot

by LukasTönne·Workflow

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Why we like it

Node Tree Screenshot earns its place in the blender_extensions library for handling one specific chore: capturing node trees too large to fit on screen. Rather than a broad toolkit, it does a single job, screenshotting sections and stitching them into one image.

What is Node Tree Screenshot?

Node Tree Screenshot is a screenshot utility from LukasTönne for large node trees in Blender. When a node tree grows too large to fit on a single screen, this add-on captures it in full. It provides an operator that takes several screenshots of different sections of the tree, then stitches them together into a single image.

The add-on is compatible with Blender 5.1 and newer, with builds for Windows, macOS Apple Silicon and Linux. It requires no special permissions and is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. Installation works by dragging and dropping the package into Blender, or by downloading it and choosing Install from Disk.

Version 1.1.1 bumps the version requirements, since Python 3.13 is only used from Blender 5.1 onward. Source code and issue tracking are hosted on the developer's Codeberg page, where the latest version history is also available.

Who is Node Tree Screenshot best for?

Node Tree Screenshot is best for blender users who need to capture large node trees that don't fit on a single screen as one image.

How much does Node Tree Screenshot cost?

Node Tree Screenshot is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Provides an operator that captures large node trees in Blender
  • Takes several screenshots of different sections of a node tree
  • Stitches the captured sections together into a single image
  • Compatible with Blender 5.1 and newer
  • Builds available for Windows, macOS Apple Silicon and Linux
  • Installs via drag and drop or Install from Disk
  • Requires no special permissions

Tags

#Blender#node editor#screenshot#node tree#utility#add-on#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does Node Tree Screenshot work with Blender 5.1?

Node Tree Screenshot is compatible with Blender 5.1 and newer. Builds are provided for Windows, macOS on Apple Silicon and Linux, so it covers the main desktop platforms. Version 1.1.1 bumped the version requirements because Python 3.13 is only used from Blender 5.1 onward, which is why earlier Blender releases are not listed as supported. If you are on 5.1 or a later release on one of those platforms, the add-on should install and run as expected.

How do I install Node Tree Screenshot in Blender?

Node Tree Screenshot can be added in two ways. You can drag and drop the downloaded package directly into Blender, or you can download the file and use the Install from Disk option in Blender's extension preferences. The package ships as a single archive covering Windows, macOS Apple Silicon and Linux. It requires no special permissions, so there are no extra access grants to approve during setup. Once installed, the add-on provides an operator for capturing large node trees.

What license is Node Tree Screenshot released under?

Node Tree Screenshot is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, a free and open-source license. Its source code and issue tracker are hosted on the developer's Codeberg page, so you can inspect the code, report problems and follow the version history there. In this catalog it is listed as free. For current licensing terms and any usage details, check the developer's page directly, since license terms can change between releases.

What does Node Tree Screenshot do with node trees that span multiple screens?

Node Tree Screenshot handles node trees that don't fit on a single screen by breaking the capture into parts. It takes several screenshots of different sections of the tree, then stitches those sections together into one combined image. This lets you save a full node setup as a single file even when the whole graph can't be shown at once. The result is one image rather than a set of partial captures.

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