by Jishnu Jithu·Workflow
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Sync Blender stands out in the superhive library because it targets a recurring chore, reconstructing your preferences whenever you move between Blender versions, by keeping backup, restore and sync under selective control. Note that it saves to a local folder and does not support cloud storage like Google Drive or Dropbox.
Sync Blender is an add-on that stores your Blender settings in a single location on your computer, covering add-ons, extensions, bookmarks, presets, recent searches, preferences, startup and platform support. Once saved, you can bring everything back with one click, or make the settings in your current Blender version match those in other versions you use.
You decide exactly which settings to save, restore or sync, which gives you control over what gets carried over. A progress bar tracks the backup, restore and sync functions. Documentation is available for detailed instructions, and a Discord server exists for support and connecting with other users.
Sync Blender writes its backups to a folder on your own machine and does not support online storage such as Google Drive or Dropbox, which may not work correctly. It's compatible with Blender 3.6 to 4.5 and distributed as an add-on under the GPL license.
Sync Blender is best for artists and designers who use more than one Blender version, and teams working across different computers who want consistent settings.
Sync Blender is completely free to download and use.
Sync Blender is compatible with Blender versions 3.6 through 4.5 and is distributed as a Blender extension-compatible add-on. It's built to carry your setup across those versions, so you can save settings from one installation and restore or match them in another. If you work across multiple Blender releases on the same machine, this range covers the versions the add-on is documented to support. For confirmation on newer releases, check the developer's page and documentation before installing.
Sync Blender saves your settings to a folder on your own computer and does not work with online storage such as Google Drive or Dropbox. The developer notes that pointing it at cloud-synced folders may cause it to work incorrectly, so a local folder is recommended. Keeping the backup location on local storage helps avoid problems during the backup, restore and sync operations. Choose a regular folder on your own machine when you set up Sync Blender to stay within its supported behavior.
Sync Blender can save a range of Blender settings in one place, including add-ons, extensions, bookmarks, presets, recent searches, preferences, startup and platform support. You choose exactly which of these to save, restore, or sync between versions, so you control what gets carried over. Once saved, you can bring settings back with a single click or make your current version match another version you use. A progress bar tracks the backup, restore and sync operations as they run.
Sync Blender is listed as free in this catalog and is distributed under the GPL license as a Blender add-on. Licensing and pricing can change over time, so check the developer's page for current terms before you download. The add-on comes with documentation for detailed setup instructions, and there's a Discord server where you can get help or connect with other users. A demo video is also available if you want to see more before installing.
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