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Smart Swatch .Pro

by Bertrand PELISSIER·Workflow

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Why we like it

A compact, per-project palette tool in the superhive library: up to 20 swatches of 512 colors each, .gpl import and export, and grid or list views, all reachable from a thumbnail in the Shader editor and node menus.

What is Smart Swatch .Pro?

Smart Swatch .Pro is a Blender add-on for creating and managing color swatches, also called color palettes. It works as a per-project add-on, with no permanent swatch for now, and adds a Smart Swatch .Pro thumbnail to the Shader editor and all node menus.

Inside, you can create and manage up to 20 swatches, each holding up to 512 colors, and switch swatches between grid and list view. A Color Swatch quick menu built around five icons lets you navigate, name, and lock swatches, along with adding, removing, duplicating, resetting, renaming and organising color slots. A Swatch Manager handles creating, removing, renaming and organising swatches, while a Star icon marks a Favorite Swatch for quick access. Palettes can be imported and exported in the .gpl file format.

Smart Swatch .Pro is compatible with Blender 4.3 and 4.4 and carries a royalty free license.

Who is Smart Swatch .Pro best for?

Smart Swatch .Pro is best for blender users who want to create and manage color swatches and palettes within a project.

How much does Smart Swatch .Pro cost?

Smart Swatch .Pro is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Create and manage up to 20 swatches with up to 512 colors each
  • Import and export palettes in the .gpl file format
  • Switch swatches between grid and list view
  • Color Swatch menu to add, remove, duplicate, reset, rename and organise color slots
  • Lock icon that prevents a swatch from deletion while editing remains possible
  • Favorite Swatch star icon that adds an extra swatch to the panel for quick access
  • Swatch Manager to create, remove, rename and organise swatches

Tags

#Blender#color palettes#swatches#add-on#color management#palette#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does Smart Swatch .Pro work with Blender 4.3 and 4.4?

Smart Swatch .Pro lists compatibility with Blender 4.3 and 4.4. If you run one of those versions, the add-on installs through the standard Add-ons preferences panel. During installation you should uninstall any previous version of the add-on before installing the new file. For confirmation of support on any Blender version outside 4.3 and 4.4, the developer's page is the best place to check, since the listed compatibility covers those two releases specifically.

How do I install Smart Swatch .Pro in Blender?

Smart Swatch .Pro installs from disk through Blender's preferences. First unzip all the content of the archive on your computer. Then open Edit > Preferences and select the Add-ons sub-menu. Uninstall any previous version of the add-on, click Install from disk, and locate the smart_swatch_pro_4_3_2.py file. Once installed, activate the add-on, then close the Preferences panel to start using it. After that, a Smart Swatch .Pro thumbnail appears in the Shader editor and all node menus.

Can Smart Swatch .Pro import and export color palettes?

Smart Swatch .Pro includes an import and export option that uses the .gpl file format, so palettes can be brought in or saved out in that format. Inside the add-on you can create and manage up to 20 swatches, each holding up to 512 colors, and switch swatches between grid and list view. It works as a per-project add-on, with no permanent swatch for now, so palettes are tied to the project you are working in.

Is Smart Swatch .Pro free to use?

Smart Swatch .Pro is listed as free here and carries a royalty free license. Licensing terms can change, so the developer's page is the best place to confirm current pricing and usage rights before you download. The add-on is a per-project tool for creating and managing color swatches, and once installed it adds a Smart Swatch .Pro thumbnail to the Shader editor and all node menus in Blender.

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