What Scene Blender is and where to get it
Scene Blender is a free add-on for Blender, the open-source 3D modeling software. It lets you organize, manage, and switch between multiple scenes more easily than Blender's built-in tools. Before you install Scene Blender, you need Blender itself running on your computer — the add-on does not work standalone.
You download Scene Blender from Blender Market or from the creator's GitHub repository. Both versions are free. Blender Market is easier if you are new to this; GitHub is faster if you already know how to navigate it. Either way, you will get a compressed file (usually a .zip file) that you then extract and place in Blender's add-ons folder.
The installation process is the same on Windows, Mac, and Linux, though the folder paths differ slightly. This guide covers all three.
Key Takeaways
- Scene Blender requires Blender 2.93 or newer to be installed on your computer first.
- You download Scene Blender as a .zip file and extract it into Blender's add-ons folder, not into your Downloads folder.
- After placing the folder in the correct location, you enable Scene Blender inside Blender's preferences under Add-ons.
- The add-ons folder location is different on Windows, Mac, and Linux, so check the path for your operating system before you move files.
Check your Blender version first
Scene Blender works with Blender 2.93 and newer versions. If you have an older version, you need to update Blender before the add-on will work. Open Blender and look at the top-left corner of the window — you will see the version number there (for example, "Blender 4.0.1").
If your version is older than 2.93, go to blender.org, download the latest version, and install it. You can keep your old version if you want — installing a new version does not delete the old one. Once Blender is updated, come back to these steps.
Download Scene Blender
Go to blendermarket.com and search for "Scene Blender" in the search bar at the top. Click the result that shows Scene Blender with the creator's name. On the product page, click the blue "Free" or "Download" button. Your browser will download a .zip file to your Downloads folder.
If you prefer GitHub instead, go to github.com, search for the Scene Blender repository, and click the green "Code" button. Select "Download ZIP" from the dropdown menu. This also downloads a .zip file to your Downloads folder.
Do not extract the file yet. You need to know where Blender's add-ons folder is first, so you can move the extracted folder to the right place.
Find your add-ons folder
Blender stores add-ons in a specific folder on your computer. The location depends on your operating system. Open the folder path for your system below, or follow these steps to find it inside Blender.
Open Blender and go to Edit (top menu) → Preferences. In the Preferences window, click "File Paths" on the left side. Look for the line that says "Scripts" — the folder path next to it is where add-ons go. Copy this path or write it down.
| Operating System | Add-ons Folder Path |
|---|---|
| Windows | C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\Blender\[BlenderVersion]\scripts\addons |
| Mac | /Users/[YourUsername]/Library/Application Support/Blender/[BlenderVersion]/scripts/addons |
| Linux | /home/[YourUsername]/.config/blender/[BlenderVersion]/scripts/addons |
Replace [YourUsername] with your actual username and [BlenderVersion] with your Blender version number (for example, 4.0). On Mac, the Library folder is hidden by default — press Command+Shift+Period (.) to show hidden files in Finder.
Extract and move the Scene Blender folder
Go to your Downloads folder and find the Scene Blender .zip file you downloaded. Right-click it and select "Extract All" (Windows) or double-click it (Mac and Linux). This creates a folder called "scene-blender" or similar.
Open the add-ons folder you found in the previous step. You can do this by pasting the path into your file manager's address bar, or by navigating there manually through your user folder. Once the add-ons folder is open, drag the extracted "scene-blender" folder into it. The folder should now sit inside the add-ons directory alongside other add-ons like "io_mesh_uv_layout" or "cycles".
Do not leave the Scene Blender folder in your Downloads folder. Blender only looks for add-ons in the scripts/addons folder, so putting it anywhere else means Blender will not find it.
Enable Scene Blender in Blender's preferences
Open Blender (or restart it if it was already open). Go to Edit → Preferences. Click "Add-ons" on the left side. In the search bar at the top of the Add-ons panel, type "Scene Blender".
The Scene Blender add-on should appear in the list. Click the checkbox next to it to enable it. The checkbox will turn blue and show a checkmark. If you do not see Scene Blender in the list, go back and check that the folder is in the correct add-ons location for your operating system.
Close the Preferences window. Scene Blender is now installed and ready to use. You will see a new "Scene Blender" panel or menu option in your Blender workspace.
Troubleshooting if Scene Blender does not appear
If you enable Scene Blender but it does not show up in Blender, the most common cause is that the folder is in the wrong location. Open your file manager and navigate to the add-ons folder path for your operating system. Look for a folder named "scene-blender" or "SceneBlender". If it is not there, the installation did not complete.
Check that you extracted the .zip file and moved the extracted folder, not the .zip file itself. A .zip file in the add-ons folder will not work — Blender needs the actual folder inside it. If the folder is in the right place but still does not show up, close Blender completely and open it again. Sometimes Blender needs a full restart to recognize a new add-on.
If you are still stuck, check the Scene Blender documentation or repository for your specific Blender version. Some older versions of Blender may have compatibility issues with newer add-ons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay for Scene Blender?
No. Scene Blender is free on both Blender Market and GitHub. You do not need to create an account or enter payment information to download it.
Can I use Scene Blender on Blender 2.80 or 2.90?
Scene Blender requires Blender 2.93 or newer. If you have an older version, you need to update Blender first. Go to blender.org and download the latest version.
What if the add-ons folder does not exist on my computer?
Create it manually. Navigate to the Scripts folder (one level above addons in the path), right-click in the empty space, and select "New Folder". Name it "addons". Then move the Scene Blender folder into it.
Will installing Scene Blender slow down Blender?
No. Add-ons only use resources when you actively use them. If you enable Scene Blender but never open its panel, it has no impact on Blender's performance.
Can I uninstall Scene Blender?
Yes. Go to Edit → Preferences → Add-ons, search for Scene Blender, and uncheck the box to disable it. To remove it completely, delete the scene-blender folder from your add-ons directory.