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Timelapse X

by Toss·Workflow

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Why we like it

Timelapse X keeps the whole timelapse process inside Blender, from capture through MP4 export, so no external software is needed. It ships as an add-on .zip in both Legacy and Extension formats, and the developer notes it was completed with the help of AI. A demo video is available.

What is Timelapse X?

Timelapse X is a Blender add-on from Toss for recording the creative process as a timelapse without leaving the application. It offers two capture modes: recording the entire Blender window for tutorials and workflow demos, or capturing from a camera list, with multi-camera setups and animated cameras supported.

Smart recording features aim to keep sessions clean. Idle Detection captures only when changes occur, and Lock Shading holds a consistent viewport look. Frames save as PNG, with optional alpha, or JPEG using zero-padded filenames for easy sorting, and interval control provides a live update via Apply plus quick presets of 0.5s, 1.0s, and 2.0s. Pause and Resume let you take breaks without resetting the counter.

When a session ends, one-click export compiles the image sequence into an MP4 using H.264 through Blender's Video Sequence Editor and FFmpeg, so no external software is needed. Later versions add per-camera folders, per-camera shading overrides (Solid, Material, Rendered, Wireframe), per-camera image formats, and per-camera capture intervals, along with Freestyle wireframe options.

Who is Timelapse X best for?

Timelapse X is best for modeling, sculpting, shading, tutorials, and social media content made inside Blender.

How much does Timelapse X cost?

Timelapse X is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Two capture modes: record the full Blender window for tutorials and workflow demos, or capture from a camera list with multi-camera and animated cameras supported
  • Idle Detection captures only when changes occur, and Lock Shading keeps a consistent viewport look
  • Output as PNG (with optional alpha) or JPEG, using zero-padded filenames for easy sorting
  • Interval control with a live update via Apply and quick presets of 0.5s, 1.0s, and 2.0s
  • Pause and Resume to stop capturing during breaks without resetting the counter
  • One-click export compiling image sequences into MP4 (H.264) through Blender's VSE and FFmpeg
  • Per-camera folders, shading overrides, image formats, and capture intervals

Tags

#timelapse#screen capture#Blender add-on#multi-camera#MP4 export#workflow#tutorials

Frequently asked questions

Does Timelapse X work with Blender 4.x?

Timelapse X targets Blender 4.x, and its updates include compliance with the Blender 4.x screenshot API. Earlier revisions removed the deprecated full= argument and switched to the screenshot and screenshot_area calls. Later fixes eliminated UI flicker by rendering in a temporary scene and restoring the interface state afterward, and non-wireframe cameras render offscreen to prevent the view from jumping. For the exact Blender versions supported, check the developer's page before installing, since the add-on ships in both Legacy and Extension formats to cover different releases.

What image and video formats does Timelapse X export?

Timelapse X saves individual frames as PNG, with an optional alpha channel, or as JPEG, and uses zero-padded filenames so the sequence sorts cleanly. When you're ready to produce a finished clip, its one-click video export compiles the image sequence into an MP4 using H.264, handled through Blender's Video Sequence Editor and FFmpeg. Per-camera image format is also supported, so different cameras can save in PNG or JPEG with their own quality settings. Everything stays inside Blender, so no external encoding software is required for the final output.

How does Timelapse X handle breaks during a capture session?

Timelapse X includes Pause and Resume, so you can stop capturing during breaks without resetting the frame counter and avoid wasting frames while you step away. Its Idle Detection captures only when changes occur, so a static scene doesn't fill the session with duplicate images. Interval control lets you set the capture rate with a live update through Apply, and quick presets of 0.5s, 1.0s, and 2.0s are available. Later versions add per-camera capture intervals with independent counters for each camera.

Is Timelapse X free to use?

Timelapse X is listed as free in this catalog, so you can add it to Blender without a purchase here. Licensing terms can change over time, so check the developer's page for the current details before you rely on it. The add-on is distributed as a .zip in both Legacy and Extension formats, and the developer mentions it was completed with the help of AI and invites users to get in touch if any issues come up.

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