Save My Work — Smart Save Reminder & Automatic Backup

Never lose hours of Blender work again

Save My Work protects your Blender projects with smart save reminders and automatic backup copies while you work.

Save status colors:

• Green: Recently saved and safe
• Yellow: Your selected reminder time has been reached
• Orange: Your project is overdue for saving
• Red: Your work is at critical risk

Main features:

• Custom save reminders: Choose when Blender should remind you to save
• Automatic backups: Create timestamped backup files on your schedule
• Backup before rendering: Protect your project before long renders
• Crash recovery: Keep recent backup copies ready after unexpected crashes
• Manual backup button: Create a backup instantly whenever needed
• Retention controls: Choose how many backups to keep
• Custom backup folder: Select where backup files are stored
• Only backup changed files: Avoid unnecessary duplicate backups
• Pause during rendering or playback: Prevent interruptions while Blender is busy
• Viewport warning border: See green, orange, or red visual warnings
• Snooze and dismiss: Control when reminders appear
• Recovery list: Find and open recent backups directly inside Blender

Safe backup system:

• Separate copies: Backups never replace your active project
• Timestamped filenames: Every backup receives a unique name
• Integrity checks: Backup files are verified after creation
• Automatic cleanup: Only old Save My Work backups are removed
• Offline protection: No internet connection is required

How to use:

1. Install and enable the add-on
2. Open the 3D Viewport
3. Press N
4. Open the Save My Work tab
5. Set your reminder and backup intervals
6. Continue working normally

Important:

Render and file-opening protection works when using the protected buttons inside the add-on.

Blender’s native shortcuts, native Render menu, and native File > Open actions may not be intercepted.

Compatibility:

• Blender 4.2 and newer
• Tested on Windows
• Designed for Windows, macOS, and Linux

Privacy:

• No telemetry
• No analytics
• No file uploads
• No personal data collection
• Works fully offline