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Scenestreamliner

by Make It Move Media·Workflow

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Why we like it

Stands out in the superhive library because it keeps generated proxies in a separate Low Poly (Viewport) collection while leaving the high-poly originals active for final renders, and the one-click revert makes it easy to test different reduction levels.

What is Scenestreamliner?

SceneStreamliner is an add-on for Blender that helps you work faster in heavy projects by generating lightweight viewport proxies from your high-poly meshes. In one click it duplicates selected or all meshes into low-poly .LOW versions using the Decimate modifier and places them in a dedicated Low Poly (Viewport) collection. The original high-poly objects stay hidden in the viewport but remain active for final renders.

You can set the scope to process all objects, only selected objects, or a specific collection, and there's an option to skip Armature-driven meshes to avoid breaking rigs. A revert and cleanup button removes the generated proxies and restores your scene to its original state, which is handy when testing different reduction levels. Instant view switching toggles between high-poly preview and low-poly performance mode in a single click.

The add-on works with the Cycles and Eevee render engines and is released under the GPL license.

Who is Scenestreamliner best for?

Scenestreamliner is best for artists working with large scenes, photogrammetry assets, or complex environments who want a snappier viewport without sacrificing final render quality.

How much does Scenestreamliner cost?

Scenestreamliner is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-click proxy generation that duplicates selected or all meshes into low-poly .LOW versions using the Decimate modifier, placed in a dedicated Low Poly (Viewport) collection
  • Render safety: high-poly objects stay hidden in the viewport but remain active for final renders
  • Flexible scope to process all objects, only selected objects, or a specific collection
  • Option to skip Armature-driven meshes to avoid breaking rigs
  • Revert and cleanup button to remove generated proxies and restore the scene to its original state
  • Instant view switching between high-poly preview and low-poly performance mode in a single click

Tags

#Blender#viewport proxies#Auto LOD#3D viewport#optimization#Decimate#low-poly#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does SceneStreamliner work with Blender 4.4 and 4.5?

SceneStreamliner supports Blender versions 4.4 through 4.5, so it targets recent releases of the software. The add-on generates its low-poly proxies using Blender's Decimate modifier and organizes them into a dedicated Low Poly (Viewport) collection. If you're running a build outside that range, it's worth checking the developer's page to confirm compatibility before installing, since the listed support covers 4.4 and 4.5 rather than earlier versions. This keeps expectations clear for anyone working on a specific Blender release.

Which render engines does SceneStreamliner support?

SceneStreamliner is listed as working with the Cycles and Eevee render engines. Its core purpose is to keep high-poly objects hidden in the viewport while leaving them active for final renders, so your output stays intact regardless of which engine you use. The low-poly .LOW proxies exist for viewport performance, and the high-poly meshes are what get rendered. For details on how it behaves with each engine, the developer's page from Make It Move Media is the best reference.

Can SceneStreamliner avoid breaking rigged characters?

SceneStreamliner includes an option to skip Armature-driven meshes when generating proxies, which is meant to avoid breaking rigs. When you run proxy generation across all objects or a selection, skinned meshes can be left untouched. You can also set the scope to process all objects, only selected objects, or a specific collection, giving you control over which meshes get low-poly versions. The revert and cleanup button also removes the generated proxies and restores the scene to its original state afterward.

Is SceneStreamliner free to download?

SceneStreamliner is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for current cost and any offer details it's best to check the developer's page directly. The add-on is released under the GPL license, which covers how the code may be used and distributed. If you need certainty about pricing or licensing before downloading, the developer's page from Make It Move Media is the place to confirm the latest terms.

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