Import Palettes is a community add‑on for Blender that lets you import colour palettes via the File → Import menu. It was bundled with Blender 4.1 and is now offered separately, compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer.
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About Import Palettes
Import Palettes is a community‑maintained Blender add‑on that imports colour palette files into a project. After installation it appears under the File → Import menu and asks for access to the folder containing palette files. The add‑on originated in the Blender 4.1 bundled set and is now provided as‑is with limited support. Version 1.0.5, released in May 2024, reports compatibility with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. The package is about 4.1 KB in size and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. Installation can be done by dragging the file into Blender or by using the extension preferences to install from disk. It has been downloaded over 22,000 times and ranks 193 in the Blender extensions library.
Features
- Imports color palettes into Blender
- Accessible from the File → Import menu
- Requests access to the directory holding your color palette files
- Carried over from the Blender 4.1 bundled add-ons, now offered as-is with limited support
- Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer
- Distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later
Best for
Blender users who need to import external colour palettes into their scenes.
Frequently asked questions
Does Import Palettes work with Blender 4.2?
Yes. Import Palettes lists compatibility with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so it works with that version and later releases.
Where is Import Palettes located in Blender?
After installation, Import Palettes is located under the File → Import menu in Blender.
How do I install Import Palettes, and is it free?
Installation is performed by dragging the add‑on file into Blender or by installing it from disk via the extension preferences. The add‑on is free and released under the GNU GPL v3.0 or later.
Does Import Palettes still receive updates?
The add‑on is offered as‑is with limited support. The latest release is version 1.0.5 (May 2024) and no regular update schedule is announced; users should check the developer’s page for any future changes.
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