AnimL — Animation Layers (Blender Add-on)

AnimL — Fast Animation Layers for Blender 5.0
Non-destructive NLA-based animation layers, smart bake, layer blending and clean timeline workflow for character animators.

     This addon allows you to create Animation Layers, just like in Autodesk Maya, and move objects wherever you want. It significantly simplifies your work by allowing you to add new animations on top of your existing ones. If you're a professional animator, you're probably already familiar with this method, which is used in all studios. Then you absolutely must have this fantastic addon we've developed for Blender. Happy animation! :)

Update : 31.08.2026 Blender 5.2 new layer compatibility

Update : 17.06.2026

install for Mac bug fixed.  

Update : 1.2 (05.05.2026)

* You can add new layer to multiple objects "one click"  

Update : 1.2 (23.04.2026)

• Add Enter - Exit  Layer function and Merge All buton) 

• Add blend In/Out

• Reversed, playback scale add in Merge

• NLA Ghost realtime overlay system (A Huge Feature)

NLA Ghost Overlay

NLA Ghost displays live strip visualization directly in the 3D Viewport. It reflects Repeat divisions, Auto Blend curves, Animated Influence curves, Playback Scale, and Layer names in real-time.

• Real-time Auto Blend ramp visualization

• Repeat vertical division lines

• Optional Playback Scale display

• Font size control in Addon Preferences

• Layer name synchronization with NLA track names

• Full customization inside Preferences > Add-ons

AnimL provides a layered, non-destructive animation workflow built on Blender’s NLA system. You can add, edit, and refine animation in layers without breaking the original motion, then consolidate the result into a single base layer.

What is it for?
• Edit animation using layers
• Non-destructive workflow (original animation stays intact)
• Fast iteration and easy fixes
• Consolidate animation into one base layer (Merge / Bake)

Core Features
• True Animation Layer system based on NLA
• Safe consolidation using Main_Layer (base layer)
• Merge (lightweight) and Bake (fully evaluated)
• Range-based Bake (selected frame interval only)
• Full Stack Tweak Mode — preview full layered result live
• Decimate & Redundant — remove unnecessary keyframes
• Supports both Armature and Object animation
• Non-destructive, fast, and stable workflow

AnimL is designed for animators and technical artists who need fast editing, layered control, and clean animation data.