Paint Palettes is a free Blender add-on that adds color and weight paint palettes, accessible as panels in the Image Editor and 3D View for any paint mode. It is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer.
Developed by Community.
About Paint Palettes
Paint Palettes is a community‑maintained Blender add‑on that provides dedicated palette panels for both color and weight paint modes. The panels appear in the Image Editor and the 3D View, and they are reachable from any active paint mode. Originally bundled with Blender 4.1, the add‑on is now distributed as‑is with limited support. Version 0.9.4 was released in May 2024 and lists compatibility with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. It is released under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later and does not require any special permissions to install. Installation follows Blender’s standard add‑on procedure, such as dragging the file into the interface or installing from disk.
Features
- Palettes for color paint mode
- Palettes for weight paint mode
- Color Palette and Weight Palette panels in the Image Editor and 3D View
- Accessible from any paint mode
- Requires no special permissions
- Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer
Best for
Blender artists who need quick access to color or weight paint palettes while working in the Image Editor or 3D View.
Frequently asked questions
Does Paint Palettes work with Blender 4.2?
Yes. Paint Palettes lists compatibility with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, though support is limited, so testing on your specific build is recommended.
What license does Paint Palettes use?
Paint Palettes is released under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later, which allows free use, modification, and redistribution under the GPL terms.
Where do I find Paint Palettes in Blender?
The add‑on adds panels in the Image Editor and the 3D View; open the Color Palette or Weight Palette panel from any paint mode to access them.
Does Paint Palettes require special permissions?
No special permissions are required to use Paint Palettes. It can be installed by dragging the file into Blender or using the standard install‑from‑disk method.
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