Never lose your work again! And reclaim your disk space! Auto-Save File Checker is a powerful Blender addon that helps you manage, browse, and recover all your auto-saved and temporary .blend files in one convenient interface.
Have you ever experienced a Blender crash and couldn't find your auto-saved files? Or noticed your hard drive suddenly running out of space? Blender's auto-save feature can accumulate hundreds of temporary files over time, quietly filling up your hard drive! These hidden files can take up gigabytes of precious storage without you even knowing.
This addon solves both problems by automatically detecting all your auto-save locations and presenting them in a clean, easy-to-use interface - making it simple to recover your work AND clean up unnecessary files to free up disk space.
Why You Need This
Hidden Storage Problem:
- Blender creates auto-save files every few minutes
- These files accumulate in hidden temp folders
- Can consume Many GBs of disk space over time
- Most users never know these files exist
- Hard drive fills up mysteriously
- System performance can slow down
This addon helps you:
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See exactly how much space temp files are using -
Find and delete old unnecessary files -
Recover important auto-saves before cleanup -
Free up gigabytes of disk space in minutes -
Prevent future storage problems





Key Features
Smart Detection
- Automatically finds all Blender temp and auto-save directories
- Scans system temp folders
- Detects both .blend and .blend1 backup files
- No manual configuration needed
- Reveals hidden storage hogs
Beautiful Interface
- Clean, professional UI design
- Quick access panel showing 5 most recent files
- Full browser window for managing all files
- Real-time file statistics
- See total disk space used at a glance
Powerful Search & Filter
- Search files by name instantly
- Sort by Date, Size, or Name
- Filter results in real-time
- Find your files in seconds
- Sort by size to find space-wasters
Dual View Modes
- Detailed View: See complete file information including paths
- Compact View: Quick list view for browsing many files
Bulk Operations
- Select multiple files with checkboxes
- Delete selected files in one click
- Clear all temp files with safety confirmation
- Recover disk space easily
- Clean up months of accumulated files in seconds
File Statistics
- See total number of temp files
- Monitor total disk space used (MB/GB)
- Track selected files count and size
- Stay informed about your storage
- Know exactly how much space you'll recover