BTracer is a free Blender add‑on that converts and animates objects and particle systems into curve data. Accessible from the 3D Viewport sidebar under the Create tab, it supports Blender 4.2 LTS and newer and is distributed under the GPL v2+ license.
Developed by Community.
About BTracer
BTracer offers tools for converting and animating objects and particle systems into curves directly within Blender. The add‑on appears in the 3D Viewport sidebar under the Create tab and requires no special permissions. Originally bundled with Blender 4.1, it is now maintained by the Blender extensions Community team and is provided as‑is with limited support. Compatibility is limited to Blender 4.2 LTS and later versions. The current release, version 1.2.4, was published on May 14 2024 and is packaged in roughly 17 KB. BTracer is distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2.0 or later and has been downloaded close to 30,000 times from the Blender extensions library.
Features
- Converts and animates objects and particles into curves
- Accessible from the 3D Viewport Sidebar, Create tab
- Requires no special permissions
- Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer
- Distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later
- Lightweight package at around 17 KB
Best for
Blender users who need to convert objects or particle systems into curves and animate those curves within their projects.
Frequently asked questions
Does BTracer work with Blender 4.2?
Yes. BTracer is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and any newer Blender release.
How do I install BTracer in Blender?
Install BTracer by downloading the add‑on file and using Blender’s “Install from Disk” option in the extensions preferences, or by dragging the file into Blender; the tools then appear in the 3D Viewport sidebar under the Create tab.
Is BTracer free to use?
BTracer is free to use; it is released under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later and does not require a paid subscription.
What version of BTracer is available?
The available version is 1.2.4, released on May 14 2024.
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