User Documentation

In Blender 5.0+, open Edit > Preferences > Add-ons

Click Install... via the arrow menu and select the copy_legacy.zip file.

Search for Copy (Legacy) and enable the checkbox.

ℹ️ NOTE: A Blender 4.5 executable is required for conversion. If you don't have it installed, you can simply click "Download Blender 4.5" right inside the add-on preferences!

Select the objects or collections you want to copy in Blender 5.0+.

• Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Shift + C.
• 3D Viewport: Go to Object > Copy Objects (Legacy).
• Outliner: Right-click and select Copy (Legacy).

Faster Copy: The copy happens instantly (~15ms) with zero UI freeze. Conversion takes place seamlessly in the background.

Open your older Blender version (e.g., 4.2, 3.6, etc.).

• Paste: Press Ctrl + V as usual.

• Download Blender 4.5: Click "Download Blender 4.5" in preferences to automatically download and extract portable Blender 4.5 LTS. It saves to:
  • Windows: C:\Users\\Blender Portable\blender-4.5\
  • macOS: /Users//Blender Portable/blender-4.5/
  • Linux: /home//Blender Portable/blender-4.5/
• Auto-Detect & Custom Path: Automatically detects your installed or downloaded Blender 4.5 path. You can also specify a custom binary path.
• Enable/Disable Shortcut: Use the checkbox in preferences to quickly toggle the shortcut on or off, edit hotkeys interactively, or reset with the back button.
• Discord Community: Click the Discord button in preferences to join our community server for help and discussions.