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Shape Key Transfer

by Diego Hay Ochani Santos de Almeida·Workflow

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Why we like it

Shape Key Transfer earns its place in the superhive library for a focused job: batch-moving shape keys between matching meshes, with a filter to control what carries over.

What is Shape Key Transfer?

Shape Key Transfer is a Blender add-on for moving shape keys between objects. It copies all shape keys from a source object to a target in one action, as long as both objects have the same number of polygons. A filter lets you choose which shape keys to include and which to leave out, so the transfer can be limited to specific keys rather than the whole set.

The tool covers Blender versions 3.0 through 5.1 and is distributed under the GPL license. Documentation is included with the add-on, and a demo video is available for reference.

On superhive it has recorded over 100 sales and holds a top rating across a small number of reviews. It was published almost two years ago.

Who is Shape Key Transfer best for?

Shape Key Transfer is best for blender users who need to move shape keys between objects that share the same polygon count.

How much does Shape Key Transfer cost?

Shape Key Transfer is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Transfers all shape keys from one object to another in a single operation
  • Requires the source and target objects to have the same number of polygons
  • Filter to select which shape keys are transferred and which are skipped
  • Documentation included with the add-on
  • Compatible with Blender 3.0 through 5.1
  • Released under the GPL license

Tags

#shape keys#shape key transfer#shapekey#shape keys filter#Blender#add-on#workflow

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Shape Key Transfer support?

Shape Key Transfer supports Blender versions 3.0 through 5.1 according to its listing. If you're running a Blender version within those bounds, the add-on is listed as compatible. For versions outside that range, or to confirm behaviour on a specific build, check the developer's page before installing. The listing also notes that documentation is included, which is a useful reference point when setting the tool up in your own version of Blender.

Does Shape Key Transfer require both objects to have the same number of polygons?

Shape Key Transfer moves shape keys from one object to another that has the same number of polygons. That matching polygon count is a condition for the transfer, so the source and target meshes must have the same number of polygons for it to work. Once that requirement is met, the add-on can move all shape keys at once, and a filter lets you pick which ones are included. If your meshes differ in polygon count, the transfer as described here won't apply.

Can I choose which shape keys Shape Key Transfer moves?

Shape Key Transfer includes a filter that lets you decide which shape keys are transferred and which are left out. Rather than always moving the entire set, you can limit the operation to specific shape keys. This works alongside the option to transfer all shape keys at once, so you can either carry everything across or narrow it down to a selection. The filter supports moving shape keys in the practical, quick way the source describes.

How is Shape Key Transfer licensed, and is it free?

Shape Key Transfer is released under the GPL license, and it's listed here as free. Licensing terms can change, so for the current details and any purchase or usage conditions, check the developer's page directly. The add-on also ships with documentation, which is worth reviewing to understand how it fits into your setup. For an additional reference, a demo video is available as well before you commit to installing it.

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