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Save Selected

by Nikita Akimov·Workflow

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Why we like it

Save Selected earns a place in the superhive library as a focused utility: it handles one job, exporting a selection to its own .blend file, and covers a wide span of Blender releases from 2.83 to 5.1.

What is Save Selected?

Save Selected is a Blender add-on from Nikita Akimov that saves selected objects in the scene into a separate .blend file. It's useful for quickly creating sets of separate files with assets from complex scenes.

The workflow stays inside Blender's main menu. Select the objects you want, choose File – Export – Save Selected, and specify where the file should be saved. The selected objects are then written to that .blend file. The add-on ships with documentation.

Support spans Blender 2.83 through 5.1, and the add-on is marked as Blender extension compatible. It's released under the GPL license, with the current version listed as 1.1.1. A demo video is available for a closer look. It carries an aggregate rating of 4 from eight ratings on superhive.

Who is Save Selected best for?

Save Selected is best for quickly creating sets of separate files with assets from complex scenes.

How much does Save Selected cost?

Save Selected is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Saves selected objects into a separate .blend file
  • Runs from File – Export – Save Selected in the main menu
  • Covers Blender versions 2.83 through 5.1
  • Marked as Blender extension compatible
  • Released under the GPL license
  • Ships with documentation

Tags

#Blender#add-on#export#asset management#workflow#save selected#blend files

Frequently asked questions

Does Save Selected work with Blender 4.5?

Save Selected lists support for Blender versions 2.83 through 5.1, so 4.5 falls within that range alongside the 2.9x series, the 3.x series, and the 4.0 to 4.4 releases. It's also marked as Blender extension compatible, and the current version is listed as 1.1.1. For the most accurate confirmation against your exact build, check the developer's page before installing, since version support can shift as Blender keeps updating over time.

How do I save objects into a separate file with Save Selected?

Save Selected works from Blender's main menu. Select the objects you want in the scene, then choose File – Export – Save Selected and specify the location where the file should be saved. The selected objects are then written to that .blend file. This makes it useful for quickly creating sets of separate files with assets from complex scenes. The add-on is documented, so you can refer to its documentation for more detail.

Is Save Selected free to use?

Save Selected is listed as free here in our catalog, and it's released under the GPL license. Pricing and licensing terms can change over time, so for current details it's best to check the developer's page directly. The add-on is distributed by Nikita Akimov and is marked as Blender extension compatible, with the current version noted as 1.1.1. That covers the main things most users want to confirm before adding it to their setup.

Is Save Selected compatible with Blender's extension system?

Save Selected is marked as Blender extension compatible and is classified as an add-on. It's published by Nikita Akimov and released under the GPL license, with the current version listed as 1.1.1. Support spans Blender 2.83 through 5.1. A demo video is available if you'd like to see more before installing. For installation specifics and the latest package, the developer's page is the place to look.

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