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Text To Decal

by Bala·Workflow

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Why we like it

Text To Decal stands out in the superhive library as a focused way to turn typed words into decals and drop them onto objects with live preview, all within Blender's Cycles and Eevee render engines.

What is Text To Decal?

Text To Decal is a Blender addon by Bala that converts typed words into decals and drops them onto objects, with a live preview as you place them. Decals can be single-line or multiline, and you can choose from a selection of available fonts.

After placement, a decal's color can be changed and grunge or wear-and-tear added, and the layering of added decals can be reordered. Text To Decal works with the Cycles and Eevee render engines and supports Blender versions 4.1 through 5.0.

On first install, dependencies must be installed, since the Add as Single Image option relies on a Python library. A demo video is available. A fuller version called Decal Beast adds Normal Decals, Baking, and Animation, and the addon is licensed under GPL.

Who is Text To Decal best for?

Text To Decal is best for blender artists placing text-based decals on objects and adding grunge or wear to them.

How much does Text To Decal cost?

Text To Decal is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Converts typed words into decals dropped onto objects with live preview
  • Single-line and multiline decals
  • Adjustable decal color
  • Grunge and wear-and-tear effects
  • Reorderable decal layering
  • Selection of available fonts

Tags

#decals#text#fonts#graffiti#grunge#Blender#decal addon

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Text To Decal support?

Text To Decal supports Blender versions 4.1 through 5.0, so it covers a run of recent releases of the software. It works with both the Cycles and Eevee render engines, meaning you can use it with either when rendering scenes that include your decals. If you're on a version within that range, the addon is built to run there. For versions outside 4.1 to 5.0, check the developer's page before installing to confirm compatibility.

Do I need to install dependencies for Text To Decal?

Text To Decal requires you to install dependencies the first time you set up the addon. This step is needed for the Add as Single Image option to work, because that feature relies on a Python library that has to be installed separately. Once the initial dependency install is done, the option becomes usable. If you skip this step, expect the Add as Single Image function to remain unavailable until the library is in place.

Is Text To Decal free to use?

Text To Decal is listed as free here in our catalog, though licensing can change over time. The addon is distributed under the GPL license, which is common for Blender extensions. For the most current details on cost, licensing terms, and any coupons or offers, check the developer's page directly rather than relying on a fixed figure, since availability and terms are set by the creator, Bala.

What's the difference between Text To Decal and Decal Beast?

Text To Decal handles turning typed words into decals, with capabilities like live preview, color changes, grunge, and layering. Decal Beast is described as the fuller version of Text To Decal, adding Normal Decals, Baking, and Animation on top. If you need those extra capabilities, Decal Beast is the larger package; for text-to-decal placement and editing, Text To Decal covers that on its own. Details on both are on the developer's page.

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