01
Start with a sheet.
Import an image or use a plane.
PAPER ANIMATION FOR BLENDER PRO 0.16.0 · FREE 0.1.1
Paper
Deformer.
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01 — THE TOOLKIT
Motion controls
TWO-SIDED ROLL CONTROLS
02 — HOW IT WORKS
Image to animation.
02
Give it shape.
Roll, curl, flutter. Pin it in place.
03
Motion controls
Keyframe your controls in Blender.
Installation
Download the ZIP from your order. Keep it zipped. Paper Deformer requires Blender 5.1 or later; validated environments are listed above.
1. Open Preferences
Go to Edit → Preferences → Add-ons. Open the menu at the top right and choose Install from Disk.
2. Select the ZIP
Choose the Paper Deformer ZIP and confirm installation. Enable the add-on if it is not already enabled.
3. Create your paper
In the 3D Viewport, press N and open the Paper tab. Choose Import Image, Create Paper or Use Selected Plane.
Restart Blender after replacing an older version. Save a backup of existing projects before upgrading. Click any screenshot to view it at full size.
03 — CHOOSE YOUR EDITION
Free & ProFind the controls for your animation. | Free Single-side paper rolls. $0USD · Free | Pro All paper and pin controls. |
|---|---|---|
| Import images & use planes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single-side roll & curl | ✓ | ✓ |
| Radius & direction controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native Blender keyframes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Two-sided roll controls | — | ✓ |
| Four-corner controls | — | ✓ |
| Flutter & motion controllers | — | ✓ |
| Point & edge pins | — | ✓ |
| Free downloads of future Pro updates | — | ✓ |
| Get Free | Buy Pro · $6 |
04 — FAQ
Good to know.
Blender compatibility?+
Requires Blender 5.1 or later. Free 0.1.1 was tested on Blender 5.1 and 5.2 for macOS. Pro 0.16.0 was tested on Blender 5.2 for macOS. Windows and Linux have not been validated.
Does it use simulation?+
Procedural motion, with no simulation bake. Collision and self-collision are not included. Pro supports rolls and corner curls; right-angle folds and editable deformation order are not included in this release.
Can I keyframe it?+
Yes. Animate your motion and pin controls with Blender’s native keyframes.
What about pins?+
Match viewport and render subdivisions for pinned renders. Rebind after changing topology.
More questions? Email hansen60512@gmail.com.
Support & installationDEVELOPMENT ROADMAP
Update plans
Right-angle bends
Create crisp 90-degree bends for more defined paper shapes.
Overlapping multiple bends
Further improve overlapping bends and deformation intersections. Current overlap smoothing does not prevent self-intersection.
Right-angle folds are planned. Further overlap improvements are under development; no release dates have been announced.
Latest builds
Access your downloadsPro 0.16.0Paper Deformer Pro
- One-sided Flutter can move along either local normal direction, useful for paper pinned against a wall.
- Curl handles appear when enabled. Hidden handles retain their positions.
- Animate Curl Direction to move a curl smoothly from one corner, across the full edge, and into the next corner.
Free 0.1.1Paper Deformer Free
- Independent free package with image import, planes and single-side rolls.
- Radius, direction, layer gap, reverse curl and native keyframes.
- 30° Auto Smooth after paper thickness. Can coexist with Pro.
Build versions are verified against the installation packages. Your download access is managed by Lemon Squeezy; check the file version in your order.