Maxon Cinema 4D Import-Export Pro

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🚀 Maxon Cinema 4D Import-Export Pro
The fastest way to import Cinema 4D projects into Blender！
A polished, production-ready addon that imports selected .c4d project files directly from Blender—no need to keep Cinema 4D open. It preserves core assets with minimal friction:
Pro Features: Support for importing advanced Cinema 4D features
• XPresso – Cinema 4D's node-based programming system
• Cloner – MoGraph cloner objects and instances
• Effectors – MoGraph effector system (random, delay, formula, etc.)
• Matrix Animation – MoGraph matrix modes and animation
• Dynamics – Rigid body, soft body, and cloth simulation
• Fields – Field system and force field control
Overview
Overview
Bring Cinema 4D scenes straight into Blender—and send them back—without juggling extra software or manual conversions. Import-Export Pro appears in Blender's file menu, letting you open, edit, and re-save native .c4d projects while preserving geometry, materials, animations, cameras, lights, splines, hierarchy, and scale. Perfect for studios that need quick turn-around, freelancers who switch between tools, and educators who want the simplest pipeline possible.
Features
Key Benefits
Bidirectional Open .c4d files inside Blender and export Blender scenes back to .c4d from the same panel.
Full-Fidelity Transfer Meshes, materials & textures, UVs, bones, shape keys, lights, cameras, splines, keyframes—nothing lost.
Two Conversion Modes Precision Mode for pixel-accurate assets, Fast Mode for speedy iterations. Switch anytime.
Smart Scaling Automatic unit matching keeps dimensions consistent between both DCCs.
Custom Cache & Logging Choose where temporary files live and keep detailed logs for pipeline audits.
Cross-Platform Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux (cloud conversion beta) with Blender 3.6 LTS – 5.0+.
UI Shortcut Optional "Import .c4d" button in the 3D View header for drag-and-drop speed.
Localization Ready English & Simplified Chinese included; add more languages via one JSON.
Benefits
Why Import-Export Pro?
• No Extra Hassle – Skip juggling multiple converter apps or lengthy export chains.
• Studio-Ready – Batch-convert asset libraries or plug it into automated build systems.
• Future Proof – Lifetime updates, tested on Blender stable & alpha builds.
• Fair Licensing – One seat covers unlimited personal or commercial projects; render nodes included (see EULA).
Compatibility
Compatibility
• Blender: 3.6 LTS – 5.0+
• OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 13+, Linux (cloud conversion beta)
Privacy note: Windows and macOS use local/offline conversion. Linux support currently uses a cloud conversion fallback, so .c4d files may be uploaded to the conversion service.
Installation
Installation
1. Download the .zip from the right-hand column.
2. Blender → Edit ▸ Preferences ▸ Add-ons ▸ Install → select the zip → enable.
3. You'll see Maxon Cinema 4D (.c4d) under File ▸ Import/Export—or simply drag a .c4d into the viewport.
4. For exporting, choose File ▸ Export ▸ Maxon Cinema 4D (.c4d).
A step-by-step PDF guide and video walkthrough are available in the Support tab.
Support
Support & Updates
• Email & ticket system (48 h response)
• Community chat groups for real-time help
• Built-in updater for future versions
Updates
Changelog (v 2.2.3)
• Supported Blender 5.0 version
• Fix known issues
• Fixed an error when exporting hidden objects
Changelog (v 2.1.8)
• New Linux cloud conversion beta option
• "Skip Materials" toggle for look-dev passes
• Performance boost: faster export in Precision Mode
• Fixed rare hierarchy mismatch on export
Community
🌱 Support Blender Foundation
We believe in giving back to the community that makes our work possible. Every month, we dedicate a portion of our plugin's revenue to support the Blender Foundation. Thank you for helping us contribute to the future of open-source creativity.
Tags
c4d, blender, import-export, pipeline, 3d-tools, materials, animation
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Published over 1 year ago
Blender Version 3.6 - 5.2
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