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Asset Forge

Build material assets from texture folders, create object assets, render custom previews, and dry run everything first, all from the Asset Browser sidebar.

Asset Forge is a Blender 5.0+ add-on that simplifies and automates common asset-related tasks directly inside the Asset Browser. Choose Material Assets, Objects & Assemblies, or Asset Previews; the original controls remain available under Advanced Settings.

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What It Does

  • Material Assets

    Build PBR material assets from texture folders with automatic map detection, customizable naming keywords, and a choice of thumbnail shape. Supports UDIMs, overwrite policies, manual map overrides, UV or Object mapping, and normal/bump strength controls.

  • Object Assets

    Create asset copies from Selected Objects, Selected Collection, or All. Use Objects or Assemblies quick setups for catalog placement, with optional transform baking and detailed hierarchy controls under Advanced Settings.

  • Preview Renders

    Render custom asset thumbnails with independent backdrop and HDRI galleries, automatically fitted studio geometry, and perspective or orthographic camera presets. Inspect Live Preview, match a viewport or camera angle, then batch render in Quick or Eevee mode. Choose Empty for a transparent background without a backdrop.

  • Dry Run & Reports

    Preview what every action will do before applying. Results appear in a report panel with expandable details and issue summaries.

Requirements

Requirement Details
Blender 5.0 or newer
Saved file A saved .blend file is needed for object asset catalogs and rendered preview output

Installation

  1. Download the release .zip from your Superhive or itch.io purchase page.
  2. In Blender, open Edit > Preferences.
  3. In Get Extensions or Add-ons, open the menu and click Install from Disk...
  4. Select the downloaded .zip.
  5. Enable Asset Forge.

The add-on appears in the Asset Browser sidebar under the Asset Forge tab.

Updates

These docs cover Asset Forge 1.1.0, with reorganized workflows, visual backdrop and HDRI pickers, camera matching, and additional material controls.

See the 1.1.0 changelog for the complete update summary and release status, or Getting Started for installation and update instructions.

Support

Found a bug or have a feature suggestion? Reach out through the Superhive inbox or join the Discord server. Feedback helps shape future updates.

License

Asset Forge is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later.