Export Each - Batch Export Collections / Object with One Click

⚡ Quick Start Your First Export (30 seconds)

1. Open the Panel Press N in 3D Viewport Click "Export Each" tab

2. Choose Export Path Click the folder icon Select where you want files saved

3. Select Mode "Collections" (default) or "Objects"

4. Select Format Choose from dropdown (e.g., FBX)

5. Export Click "Export All Collections" or "Export All Objects"

Done! ✅ Result: All collections/objects exported as separate files to your chosen folder

🎯 What is Export Each?

Export Each is a professional Blender addon designed to streamline your asset export workflow. Whether you're building game assets, creating asset libraries, or managing large 3D projects, Export Each eliminates the tedious manual work of exporting items one by one.

With just a few clicks, you can export entire collections or individual objects as separate files in multiple formats, with full control over texture handling and file cleanup.

🌟 Why Export Each?
The Problem

Traditional Blender export workflow is time-consuming:

Export one object → Save file → Rename → Repeat 50 times
Manually pack textures for each export
Clean up orphan data manually
Keep track of which objects you've already exported
Risk of human error with repetitive tasks
The Solution

Export Each automates the entire process:

✅ One-click batch export of all collections or objects
✅ Optional automatic texture packing and embedding
✅ Smart orphan data cleanup
✅ Selective export with visual checklist
✅ Multiple format support
✅ Safe filename handling
✅ Accurate success/failure reporting on every export

🎨 Core Philosophy
Export Each is built on three principles:

1. Simplicity — No complex settings or confusing options. Choose what to export, select a format, click export. Done.

2. Transparency — You're always told exactly what happened: which exports succeeded and which failed, with details in the System Console. Side effects like texture packing and file resaving are visible toggles, not hidden behavior.

3. Flexibility — Whether you need all collections exported or just 3 specific objects, Export Each adapts to your workflow.

✨ What's New in Version 2.0
Accurate export reporting: every batch export now tells you precisely how many items succeeded and which ones failed, instead of always reporting success
Texture packing is now optional: "Pack External Textures Before Export" is a visible toggle, so workflows using shared texture libraries or version control aren't forced into it
File resave is now optional: when exporting individual objects as .blend, "Save File Before Object Export" is a visible toggle explaining exactly why and when your working file gets saved
Selection state preserved: FBX, OBJ, and glTF exports now restore your previously selected objects afterward
More robust background .blend exports: failures are now detected and reported instead of silently producing incomplete files
Confirmed compatible with Blender 5.0 – 5.2

🔧 Technical Highlights
Smart Export Engine

Background Blender processes for .blend exports, with real success verification
Automatic orphan data purging
Dependency tracking for materials and textures
Safe filename sanitization
Texture Management

Optional one-click packing of external textures (toggle on/off)
Embedding in FBX/glTF exports
Texture-only extraction mode
Support for packed and external images
Format Support

.blend – Native Blender with cleanup
FBX – Industry standard with embedded textures
OBJ – Universal format with .mtl materials
glTF/GLB – Modern web and game format
Textures – Extract images into organized folders
User Experience

Visual checklist for selective export
Quick selection tools (All/None/Invert)
File-not-saved warning
Clear, accurate success/failure messages after every export
📊 Use Cases & Examples
Example 1: Character Asset Pack You've created a character with 15 clothing items in separate collections:

Select "Collections" mode
Choose FBX format
Click "Export All Collections"
Result: 15 FBX files, each with embedded textures, ready for Unity/Unreal.

Example 2: Furniture Library You have 50 furniture objects in one file:

Select "Objects" mode
Choose .blend format
Click "Export All Objects"
Result: 50 clean .blend files, each with only the necessary data.

Example 3: Texture Audit You need to collect all textures from a project:

Select "Collections" mode
Choose "Textures Only" format
Click "Export All Collections"
Result: Organized folders with all texture files, sorted by collection.

Example 4: Selective Client Delivery Client only wants 5 specific props from your 30-object scene:

Select "Objects" mode
Click "Show Object List"
Check only the 5 objects needed
Choose FBX format
Click "Export Selected Objects"
Result: Only those 5 objects exported.

🌍 Compatible With
Software Compatibility

Exports work seamlessly in:

Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot (FBX, glTF)
Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D (FBX, OBJ)
Three.js, Babylon.js (glTF/GLB)
Substance Painter (FBX, OBJ)
ZBrush (OBJ, FBX)
Any 3D software supporting standard formats
Blender Versions

Minimum: Blender 3.2.0
Tested and confirmed working: Blender 5.0 – 5.2
Fully compatible with Blender's modern addon/extension system
🎓 Learning Curve
Beginner Friendly: No prior experience needed
Setup time: 2 minutes
Learning time: 5 minutes
First successful export: 1 minute
The interface is intuitive and self-explanatory. If you can navigate Blender's basic UI, you can use Export Each.

🔒 Privacy & Security
✅ No internet connection required — works 100% offline
✅ No data collection — your files stay on your computer
✅ No telemetry — no usage tracking
✅ Open source license — GPL-3.0, you can review the code
✅ Clear about file changes — texture packing and file-resave options are visible toggles, not hidden automatic behavior, so you always know what's being modified
💡 Development Story
Export Each was born from real production needs. While working on game asset libraries with hundreds of objects, the manual export process was eating hours of productive time every day. The solution needed to be fast (batch process everything), reliable (clear, accurate feedback on every export), flexible (work with different project structures), and clean (no bloated files with unnecessary data).

Version 2.0 builds directly on that foundation, with a focus on making the addon's behavior fully transparent — every export now tells you exactly what happened, and every file-modifying step is something you choose, not something that happens automatically behind the scenes.

🏆 What Makes It Different?
vs. Built-in Blender Export

❌ Built-in: Export one at a time
✅ Export Each: Batch export everything, with accurate per-item results
vs. Manual Scripting

❌ Scripts: Write code for each project
✅ Export Each: User-friendly interface
vs. Other Batch Exporters

❌ Others: Limited formats, no texture handling
✅ Export Each: 5 formats, configurable texture handling, orphan cleanup
📈 Performance
Speed: Exports 100 objects in approximately 5 minutes, depending on complexity
Reliability: Now reports the true outcome of every export — if something fails, you'll know immediately and exactly what to look at
File Sizes: Optimized with orphan data cleanup
Memory: Efficient background processing