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Quick Project Cleaner - Blender Add-On

by Shift4cube·Workflow

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Why we like it

Quick Project Cleaner earns its spot by folding a full cleanup into one panel, pairing one-click removal of unused data with a Dry Run preview and Blender's own Orphans Purge. It's framed as the final step before saving or publishing a project.

What is Quick Project Cleaner - Blender Add-On?

Over time, .blend files fill up with old materials, textures, meshes, and images that are no longer in use. Quick Project Cleaner finds and removes that unused data automatically, so a single click deletes unused materials, images, meshes, textures, actions, node groups, and collections. The result is a smaller file that loads faster in Blender.

A Dry Run, or Safe Mode, lets you preview what will be deleted before anything is removed, while a Live Data Counter shows total and unused datablock counts directly in the panel. Purge All runs Blender's internal Orphans Purge for a full deep clean, and you can choose which data types to clean or select everything at once. The panel sits under 3D Viewport → Sidebar → Cleaner tab with clear icons and a simple layout.

Built for Blender 4.0 and above and released under an MIT license, Quick Project Cleaner is positioned as the final step before saving or publishing a project.

Who is Quick Project Cleaner - Blender Add-On best for?

Quick Project Cleaner - Blender Add-On is best for 3D artists preparing files for export or sharing, game developers cleaning up asset-heavy scenes, and motion designers organizing large projects.

How much does Quick Project Cleaner - Blender Add-On cost?

Quick Project Cleaner - Blender Add-On is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-click cleanup that removes unused materials, images, meshes, textures, actions, node groups, and collections
  • Dry Run (Safe Mode) to preview what will be deleted before cleaning
  • Live Data Counter showing total and unused datablock counts in the panel
  • Purge All option that runs Blender's internal Orphans Purge for a deep clean
  • Customizable selection of which data types to clean, or select all
  • Sidebar UI located under 3D Viewport → Sidebar → Cleaner tab

Tags

#Blender#cleanup#file size reduction#add-on#workflow#orphan purge#data management

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Quick Project Cleaner support?

Quick Project Cleaner lists compatibility with Blender 4.0 and above, so it fits into recent Blender releases in that range. The add-on ships as quick_project_cleaner_s4c.zip and is released under an MIT license. It builds on Blender's own cleanup behaviour, including the internal Orphans Purge that the Purge All option runs. For the exact version you're on and any updates beyond 4.0, check the developer's page, since compatibility can shift as Blender itself changes across releases.

How do I install Quick Project Cleaner in Blender?

Quick Project Cleaner installs through Blender's standard add-on flow: open Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → Install, select the quick_project_cleaner_s4c.zip file, and enable the add-on. Once active, it appears under 3D Viewport → Sidebar → Cleaner tab, where the panel lays out its options with clear icons. From there you can enable Dry Run to preview deletions, click Clean Project to remove unused data, or use Purge All for a full cleanup. No extra dependencies are mentioned beyond Blender itself.

Can I preview what Quick Project Cleaner deletes before cleaning?

Quick Project Cleaner includes a Dry Run, also called Safe Mode, that previews what will be deleted before anything is actually removed, so you can check the outcome first. Alongside it, a Live Data Counter shows how many datablocks you have and how many are unused, with total and unused counts displayed right in the panel. If you want a deeper clean, the Purge All option runs Blender's internal Orphans Purge. Together these let you see the state of your file before committing to a cleanup.

Is Quick Project Cleaner free to use?

Quick Project Cleaner is listed as free in this catalog, and the add-on is distributed under an MIT license. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current arrangement and any support or tip options the developer offers, check the developer's page directly. The add-on itself is aimed at reducing .blend file size and speeding up load times, and a demo video is also available if you want to see more before downloading.

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