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Updated! Decal Beast

by Bala·Workflow

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Why we like it

Decal Beast V2 extends the earlier V1.3 release, and existing V1 (Beast) customers can claim the V2 upgrade at no cost using the provided coupon.

What is Updated! Decal Beast?

Decal Beast is a decal addon for Blender that adds text and graphic decals to meshes through drag and drop, working on objects with multiple materials. Version 2.0 introduces External Font Support, so you can load any TTF or OTF font file from your computer or from sources like Google Fonts and DaFont, in addition to the 25+ preset graffiti PNG fonts. It also ships with 250+ hand-drawn scribble decals and 22 background elements.

The addon includes a layer-based workflow for moving decals forward and backward, arc and curve effects with custom spacing, font outlines, and color and roughness controls. Aging and grunge effects add procedural wear, and these effects can be animated for timelapse scenes. Decals can be controlled across multiple objects at once, and one-click baking bakes them onto textures to free up GPU memory.

The download provides the addon as a .zip file along with the preset fonts, external font support, scribble decals, background elements, video tutorials, and documentation. Owners of V1 (Beast) receive the V2 upgrade at no cost.

Who is Updated! Decal Beast best for?

Updated! Decal Beast is best for blender artists adding text, graffiti, and graphic decals to meshes, including game-ready and grunge-styled work.

How much does Updated! Decal Beast cost?

Updated! Decal Beast is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • External Font Support: load any TTF or OTF font file from your computer or the internet
  • 25+ preset graffiti PNG fonts, 250+ hand-drawn scribble decals, and 22 background elements
  • Drag-and-drop placement onto any mesh with multiple materials
  • Layer-based workflow to move decals forward and backward, plus arc and curve effects with custom spacing
  • Aging and grunge effects with procedural wear that can be animated
  • One-click baking of decals onto textures to free up GPU memory
  • Color and roughness control, with the same decal editable across multiple objects at once

Tags

#decals#blender-addon#text-decals#baking#graffiti#fonts#workflow

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Decal Beast support?

Decal Beast lists support for Blender versions 4.1 through 5.0. It is compatible with the Blender-Internal renderer, the Blender Game Engine, Cycles, and Eevee, and is distributed under the GPL license. The addon is delivered as a .zip file for installation, bundled with video tutorials and documentation to guide setup. If you need to confirm compatibility with a specific build, check the developer's page for the most current details before downloading.

What font formats can Decal Beast V2 use?

Decal Beast V2 supports external TTF and OTF font files loaded directly from your computer, so you can browse sources like Google Fonts or DaFont and bring in custom typography. It also includes 25+ preset graffiti PNG fonts. This is the main change from V1.3, which was limited to the preset PNG fonts with fixed styles; V2 keeps those presets and adds unlimited external font support on top.

How does baking work in Decal Beast?

Decal Beast includes one-click baking that bakes decals onto textures to free up GPU memory. Combined with the layer-based workflow, you can arrange decal order and manage placement before committing them. The addon also offers aging and grunge effects that can be animated, along with color and roughness controls, so decals can be styled before baking. Video tutorials covering the baking process are included with the download.

Is Decal Beast free to use?

Decal Beast is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing and any purchase terms can change, so check the developer's page for the current details before downloading. Note that the addon is distributed under the GPL license, and owners of the earlier V1 (Beast) version can claim the V2 upgrade at no cost using the coupon provided by the developer. Free future updates are also included with the product.

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