by Silky-Renders·Workflow
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Timelapse earns its place in the blender_extensions library for handling one job simply: timed in-Blender screenshots at an interval you choose, saved as JPG or PNG. It's a tiny add-on that leans on Blender's own screenshot function rather than adding heavy machinery.
Timelapse is a Blender add-on from Silky-Renders that records timed screenshots from inside Blender. You set an interval in seconds, and the add-on captures a screenshot at each interval using Blender's built-in screenshot function. Captured frames are saved as JPG or PNG images.
The add-on gives you a directory option: point it at a custom folder, or leave it and it saves automatically into a folder named "Timelapse" next to your saved blend file. A Start/Stop control begins and ends a capture session, and an Open Folder button takes you to the images. It requests permission to export png/jpeg files to disk.
Timelapse is compatible with Blender 4.5.1 LTS and newer and is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. The current release is version 1.0.1. It's a compact add-on at around 3.0 KB, and installs by drag and drop into Blender or from disk.
Timelapse is best for blender users who want to record a timed sequence of screenshots as JPG or PNG images at a chosen interval, saved directly from inside Blender.
Timelapse is completely free to download and use.
Timelapse works with Blender 4.5.1 LTS and newer, so you'll need a version at or above that release to install it. It's distributed as a Blender extension, and the current version is 1.0.1, published in August 2025. If you're running an older Blender build, you would need to update before the add-on will run. The developer's page lists the supported range if you want to confirm your setup matches before installing it.
Timelapse exports its screenshots as either JPG or PNG, and those are the only two formats it offers. You pick your preferred format in the add-on before starting a capture. It relies on Blender's built-in screenshot function to grab each frame, and it requests permission to export png/jpeg files to disk. If you need a different image type, that isn't available here, so JPG or PNG covers the output options for this add-on.
Timelapse can save screenshots to a custom directory if you set one. If you don't specify a directory, it automatically saves into a folder called "Timelapse" located where your blend file is saved. Once a capture session is running, you control it with a Start/Stop button, and an Open Folder button lets you jump straight to the saved images. This keeps the captured frames alongside your project file unless you choose a different location yourself.
Timelapse installs by dragging and dropping the add-on into Blender, or you can download it and install from disk through Blender's extension preferences. It's a small download, around 3.0 KB in size, and is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. Once installed, you set your interval in seconds, choose your image format, optionally set a directory, and press Start to begin capturing. The developer's page has the download and installation details if you need them.
Timelapse is listed as free here in the catalog, and it's released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. For current licensing terms or any changes, check the developer's page. The add-on is distributed through Blender's extensions platform, where you can grab the current version. Because it uses that open license, you're free to use it within the terms of the GPL, though you should always confirm the latest details on the developer's page before relying on any specific arrangement.
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