Overview

EZ Mirror is a lightweight, production-ready Blender add-on that turns mirroring into a fast, interactive step in your modeling flow. Launch it with Alt + X, choose the axis, and mirror instantly. It supports both non-destructive workflows (Mirror Modifier) and destructive workflows (mesh Symmetry), plus advanced orientation and pivot controls for precise results.

Installation

1. Download the .zip file.

2. In Blender: Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → Install…

3. Select the .zip, then enable EZ Mirror.

4. You’re ready to go: open a 3D Viewport and press Alt + X.

Default shortcut: Alt + X (registered for Object Mode and Edit Mode).
If another add-on uses the same shortcut, remap it in Edit → Preferences → Keymap (search for “EZ Mirror”).

Quick Start

1. Select an object (Mesh or Curve).

2. Press Alt + X to enter EZ Mirror mode.

3. Choose your axis (X / Y / Z) and direction to perform the mirror.

4. Optional: use the header controls to switch Mode (Modifier / Symmetry), Orientation, and Pivot.

5. Exit with ESC or Right-Mouse Button to return to your current tool.

Controls & Shortcuts

• Alt + X — Start EZ Mirror mode (3D View).

• D — Open the Quick Menu for instant access to settings.

• ESC or RMB — Clean exit from EZ Mirror mode.

• MMB / Mouse Wheel — View navigation passes through normally while EZ Mirror is active.

Modes

1) Modifier Mode (Non-destructive)

• Adds a Mirror Modifier to your object.

• Clip is enabled by default to keep the seam clean.

• Auto-configures Bisect and Flip depending on the direction you choose.

• Ideal for iterative modeling where you want to keep full editability.

2) Symmetry Mode (Destructive)

• Applies Blender’s Symmetrize directly to the mesh.

• Fast way to enforce symmetry during block-out or cleanup phases.

• Best when you’re confident you don’t need to edit the pre-symmetry topology.

Curves:

• Modifier Mode: Remains non-destructive where Blender allows.

• Symmetry Mode: Curves are converted to Mesh automatically to perform the symmetry.

Advanced Settings (Header)

• Orientation: Local, Global, View, Cursor
  Choose how directions are interpreted. For example, Local respects the object’s own rotation, while View follows your camera view.

• Pivot Point: Active, Median, Cursor, Individual
  Define the center of the mirror operation.

  • Cursor Pivot: When used with Modifier Mode, EZ Mirror automatically creates a temporary helper Empty at the 3D Cursor to act as the mirror reference (handled for you—no extra setup required).

Toggle Advanced from the header to reveal Orientation & Pivot controls.

Multi-Object Support

• Modifier Mode:
  Select multiple objects and run EZ Mirror. The active object (or the 3D Cursor when using Cursor Pivot) is used as the reference; pre-configured Mirror Modifiers are added to the other selected objects.

• Symmetry Mode:
  Symmetry is applied individually to each selected object, one by one.

Recommended Workflow Tips

• Apply Scale (Ctrl + A → Scale) before mirroring for consistent, predictable results.

• Keep Clip enabled (default) to prevent gaps along the centerline.

• Choose Local orientation when your object has rotations you want respected.

• Use Cursor Pivot to mirror around any custom point in space.

• For cleanup, Symmetry Mode can quickly fix small asymmetries in a mesh.

Troubleshooting

• Nothing happens when pressing Alt + X:

  • Confirm you’re in a 3D Viewport and an object is selected.

  • Check Edit → Preferences → Keymap for conflicts on Alt + X.

• Unexpected mirror plane / direction:

  • Verify Orientation (Local/Global/View/Cursor) and Pivot in the header.

  • Ensure object transforms are correct (apply Scale / Rotation if needed).

• Mirroring multiple objects looks offset:

  • In Modifier Mode, the active object (or Cursor) is the reference—set your intended reference as Active before starting.

Compatibility

• Blender: 3.0+

• Modes: Object Mode & Edit Mode

• Object Types: Meshes, Curves (see notes under Modes)

Uninstallation / Cleanup

• Disable or remove the add-on from Edit → Preferences → Add-ons.

• Any temporary helper Empties created for Cursor Pivot are handled automatically.

• Mirror Modifiers you’ve added remain on your objects until you remove them—non-destructive by design.

Support & Updates

• Free lifetime updates.

• If you run into an issue or want a feature, reach out via the product page.

• Clear steps to reproduce help us resolve things faster.

Mirror smarter. Model faster.
Launch EZ Mirror with Alt + X and keep your focus where it belongs—on the art.