Glared2 - Light And Bloom Fx In Real-Time
Blender Lens Flare
July 18, 2026: Free Update v202
Fix:
- Resolved a compatibility issue caused by recent API changes in Blender 5.2 that was preventing Glared2 from functioning correctly. The addon is now fully operational.
- Resolved a compatibility issue caused by recent API changes in Blender 5.2 that was preventing Glared2 from functioning correctly. The addon is now fully operational.
Improvement:
- Added compatibility with the Blender Extensions platform
- Added compatibility with the Blender Extensions platform
Compatibility Note:
- Please note that v202 is not backward compatible with versions of Blender prior to 5.2. If you are using an older version of Blender, we highly recommend staying on a previous Glared release, such as v201.
- Please note that v202 is not backward compatible with versions of Blender prior to 5.2. If you are using an older version of Blender, we highly recommend staying on a previous Glared release, such as v201.
Revised the parameters of the “Details” function to allow contrast compensation near extremely bright light areas, preventing black halos. Two new parameters have been introduced.
This update introduces, for the first time, the ability to export Glared2’s effects into separate render passes, allowing you to complete the compositing in an external application. All effects have been slightly revised compared to previous versions, which means backward compatibility is not guaranteed. If you are working on an ongoing project with an earlier version, please finish it using that version.
As of today, Glared2 is not fully compatible with transparency (the generated effects do not include an alpha channel, which may lead to unwanted results).
This update can be considered a beta release: since it introduces substantial changes to the nodegroup, some issues may still appear that were not detected during testing. We will carefully review all your feedback. Thank you!
Compatibility Note: This version only works with Blender 5 and later. Some effect parameters have been further adjusted, so compatibility with scenes created with earlier versions of Glared is not guaranteed.
Fix: Fixed a compatibility issue with Blender 5 that made Glared unusable due to the new compositor.
Fixed a compatibility issue with Blender 4.5: the Glared node group was connected after the viewer node, preventing real-time preview in the viewport. This has now been resolved.
Complete update: the entire addon has been rewritten using geometry nodes. This has allowed us to introduce improvements to pre-existing functions and the graphical interface. We have designated this version as "beta" because, due to the significant changes made, unforeseen situations or anomalous behaviors may occur. Therefore, your feedback will be greatly appreciated and helpful in improving the addon moving forward. Please note that there is no backward compatibility with previous versions. Here is the video showcasing the new version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c4fgoDvTPw
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| Blender Extension Compatible | Yes |
| Sales | 400+ |
| Rating | 16 ratings |
| Dev Fund Contributor | |
| Published | over 3 years ago |
| Blender Version | 4.1 - 5.2 |
| Extension Type | Add-on |
| Render Engine Used | Cycles, Eevee |
| License | GPL |
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