Tools for game design & content creation: Import/Export scripts, utilities & more for Blender, 3DS Max, Gmax etc.

An up to date master list of useful import and export scripts, tools and utilities for game development, modelling, game making and interactive content creation using Blender and other 3D applications.

Files are listed by format and not application and may require supplimental scripts or file to operate fully.

How to install Blenders scripts

For Blender 2.49 or below;

• Open *.py file into "Text Editor" view ("Shift+F11"), then use "Alt+P" to 'run'.

• Or copy to "User Profile" location, typically "C:\" drive (Python API may need to be installed).

For all versions 2.50 and above;

• Install scripts to "scripts/addons".

MD5 Importers, Exporters and Viewers ^

• Blender MD5 export 2.63: keless

  

  MD5 export for Blender 2.63(+). Supports *.md5mesh & *.md5anim [support] [installation & usage]. Download »

• MD5 Model Viewer 0.93a: der_ton

  

  MD5 Model Viewer for generic animated MD5 format models. Also supports ASE, OBJ & LWO. Download »

• Blender MD5 export 2.62: keless

  

  MD5 script updated/ported for use in Blender 2.62 only by motorsep. [support] [installation & usage]. Download »

• Blender MD5 export 2.59: keless

  

  MD5 for Blender 2.59. Exports *.md5mesh & *.md5anim. [support & bugs] [installation & usage]. [2.54/5 & 2.56/7]. Download »

• Blender MD5 export 2.49: der_ton

  

  Blender 2.49 *.md5mesh, *.md5anim & *.md5camera. [support] [installation & usage] [obs. v0.94_02]. Download »

• Blender MD5 import 2.49: der_ton

  

  MD5 Import. Supports generic md5mesh & md5anim files. 2.45 compatible, [obs. v0.3]. Download »

• 3DS Max MD5 export: der_ton

  

  MD5 export Maxscript for 3DS Max v4 +. Supports *.md5mesh, *.md5anim & (limited) *.md5camera. Download »

• 3DS Max MD5 (general) export: der_ton

  

  General MD5 export for 3DS Max v4 +. Supports general *.md5mesh, *.md5anim. Download »

• 3DS Max MD5 Import: der_ton

  

  MD5 import Maxscript for 3DS Max v4 +. Support varies for *.md5mesh, *.md5anim & *.md5camera. Download »

• 3DS Max MD5 export: Berserker

  

  MD5 export Maxscript for 3DS Max. Supports *.md5mesh, *.md5anim and *.md5camera. Download »

• 3DS Max MD5 export (+Skin): Berserker

  

  MD5 export for 3DS Max for *.md5mesh, *.md5anim & *.md5camera. Skin Modifier supported. Download »

• 3DS Max import: Berserker

  

  MD5 import Maxscript for 3DS Max (v5). Supports *.md5mesh, *.md5anim and *.md5camera. Download »

• Gmax MD5 export: Berserker

  

  MD5 export. Supports *.md5mesh, *.md5anim & *.md5camera. Copies content of "Listener Window". Download »

• Gmax MD5 export (+Skin): Berserker

  

  MD5 export. *.md5mesh, *.md5anim & *.md5camera. Copies "Listener Window". Skin Modifier support. Download »

• XSi MD5 export: unknown

  

  MD5 tools for SoftImages XSI. Supports both *.md5anim & *.md5mesh. Download »

MD3 Importers, Exporters and Viewers ^

• Blender MD3 export 2.63a: CoDEmanX

  

  For Blender 2.63a. Includes sample file (courtesy of Kot In Action). [usage] [bug tracker] Download »

• Blender MD3 export 2.60a: Drek

  

  MD3 script for Blender 2.60a. Script is not backward compatible, see below for 2.5+/- [usage] [bug tracker] Download »

• Blender MD3 export 2.53+: Xembie

  

  MD3 export for Blender 2.53(+). Check Xembie for support & updates for latest updates. Download »

• Blender MD3 import/export 2.42

  

  MD3 import/export for Blender 2.42(+). [installation & usage] [obs. v0.2-lgt] [Alt download]. Download »

• Gmax MD3 export beta v 1.0

  

  An improved version of Pop'N'Fresh's MD3 exporter plugin for gmax. Download »

• 3DS Max v6 MD3 export script

  

  MD3 export script for Max v6 (may work with newer but untested). Download »

• 3DS Max 4.2 & 5 MD3 export v2.0.1

  

  An improved version of Pop'N'Fresh's MD3 exporter plugin for 3DS Max. Download »

• javaMD3view

  

  Zip contains required files to view MD3 models. Supports animations and full model 'tags'. Download »

ASE Exporter/Importer .py scripts ^

• Blender ASE export UE3 2.49: spelunkarr

  

  ASE export for Blender 2.49. Saves smoothing for Unreal/UDK [installation & support]. Download »

• Blender ASE export 2.56: rich_is_bored

  

  ASE import/export script for Blender 2.56. [installation]. Works for UDK & UT3 [obs. 2.54]. Download »

• Blender 2.41-2.43 ASE export: Goofos

  

  Use this version of the blend2ase export script for Blender 2.41 and above (up to 2.43). Download »

• Import/Export 2.53 only: rich_is_bored

  

  Import and export script for Blender 2.53 only. Download »

• Blender USMExport ASE: Doc Holiday

  

  Originally for Unreal Tournament but valid as a general ASE export script for Blender. [usage] Download »

• Blender 2.44 +ASE export: Goofos

  

  ASE v0.6.10b export for Blender 2.44. Large meshes can be exported 'in place'. [obs v0.6.9] Download »

• ASE export for Blender 2.36: Goofos

  

  Use this version of the blend2ase script with Blender 2.36 only. Download »

• Blender 2.42/3 ASE import: Goofos

  

  ASE export for Blender 2.42/3. Supports UV maps and vertex colours [obs. 2.41]. Download »

• ASE - export for Blender 2.37a: Goofos

  

  Use this version of the blend2ase script with Blender 2.37a (or above, see below). Download »

Unreal Engine import/export scripts ^

• *.psk/*.psa export script: unknown

  

  Unreal/UDK Export script for Blender 2.45 and the *.psk/*.pas formats (Python may be required). Download »

3D chat and metaverse development sample files ^

1. Files may contain third party design Copyright material. They should not be used outside their intended purpose or environment, nor redistributed in any form.

2. Only Blender 2.45, 2.49 (no longer supported), 2.68 or above are reasonably compatible with IMVU. For more information read "Getting Started with Blender for IMVU".

• IMVU base avatar template

  

  *.blend file containing base MALE and FEMALE meshes without clothing, useful for accessory production. Download »

• IMVU Hair & Head Accessory template

  

  *.blend file containing both the male and female avatar heads to aid making hair and head accessories. Download »

• IMVU furniture room Template

  

  ZIP includes project, prepped and example XML's to make IMVU rooms. Blender 2.68 or above. Download »

• Blender IMVU pet template

  

  *.blend file contains PET template. Incl. two pre-rigged Armatures. NOTE: requires Blender 2.68 or above. Download »

• IMVU furniture template

  

  ZIP includes project, prepped and example XML's to make IMVU furniture items. Blender 2.68 or above. Download »

• IMVU room & furniture seat nodes

  

  *.blend file containing Avatar helpers and seating without Room or Furniture template materials. [OBJ] Download »

• Frenzoo furniture template

  

  *.blend file contains FURNITURE template material for Frenzoo [tutorial] using Blender 3D. Download »

• Frenzoo rooms & scenes template

  

  *.blend file contains ROOM template material for Frenzoo [tutorial] using Blender. Incl. avatar refs. Download »

• Frenzoo Avatar references

  

  A set of avatar meshes reference objects for use when making Rooms & Furniture items for Frenzoo. Download »

Reference Packs ^

• Blender .map Entity Helper Kit

  

  *.blend file contains common Editor Entities used in Radiant. Incl. "ammo_", "func_", "weapon_" etc. Download »

• UDK/Blender reference pack

  

  *.blend containing reference objects. Incl. 128³, 256³, 512³ and 1024³ for Unreal/UDK, Radiant based Editing Download »

• Blender Shortcut hotkey chart

  

  Shortcut hotkey chart for Blender. High-res PDF or PNG. Blank for custom maps as PDF & PNG. More Info » • Download »

• Blender & OBJ reference blocks v2

  

  *.blend & *.obj reference objects. Incl. 1³, 2³, 8³, 32³, 64³, 128³, 256³, 512³, 1024³ & generic NPC. Download »

• Blender 3D reference blocks steps

  

  Reference objects for 'BSP' style editing. Incl. standard "8" unit high steps (*.blend Blender file only). Download »

• Blender 3D size reference blocks

  

  Reference objects for making BSP type game assets. Incl. NPC (RtCW), 64³, 128³ & 256^3. Blocks actual size. Download »

Misc. Tools & Utilities ^

• Q3Map2Toolz: HrO

  

  Essential interface to compile idTech 3 games & content. Also converts brushes to ASE meshes. Download »

• CrazyBump generator: Ryan Clark

  

  Program for making Normal maps from 2D images and artwork. Licences available - 'Education', 'Personal' & 'Professional'.

• Power of Two Tester (PoTT): Shaderman

  Applet checks for non-standard (power of two) sized images. Supports *.dds, *.jpg, *.png and *.tga. Requires Java which needs to be set to to allow 'self-signed' apps to run (security). Visit Site »

• xNormal

  

  Bake various types of 'maps' from high resolution meshes - normals, ambient, parallax etc. [site]. Download »

• Gmax OBJ export script

  

  Outputs selected mesh/material/texture data to the Listerner for capture (export tutorial). Download »

• GMax 'Listener' script: Berserker

  

  The Gmax 'Listener' exe catures model data for copy/pasting to a text file and saving as *.obj. Download »

• q3map2 2.5.16_win32_x86.zip

  

  Final version of Q3Map2 for compiling idTech 3 compatible game content. File provided 'as is'. Download »

• ATI's 'Compressonator' DDS tool

  

  idTech 4 version of no longer available Compressonator. Read the creating DDS textures tutorial. Download »

• AMD (ATI) Catalyst uninstaller

  Please Note : current Catalyst drivers do not require this tool as it is included as part of the installation process. Download »

• QuickGamma 0.1.1: ydnar

  An essential tool for game and content development & creation. Restores gamma correction back to 1.0, often used when game media is run full-screen. To use make a copy of, or create a program shortcut to, "Quickgamma.exe" in the "Startup" folder of Windows "Start" menu. Program will run at start with options available via a Taskbar icon. Download »

• DirectX uninstaller

  

  Accompanies Removing DirectX article. May cause issues when used instead of OEM gfx software. Download »

• msvcr70.dll

  A infamous and all too frequent 'missing' DLL file associated with many games. Download and install to the location your problematic application is saying it should be. Download »