Sidefx Houdini Import-Export (.Hip) File

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SideFX Houdini Import-Export (.hip)

Import .hip / .hipnc / .hiplc files directly into Blender with geometry, transforms, and scaling preserved.
Bridge Houdini and Blender. Open Houdini scenes inside Blender's File > Import menu - geometry comes through with transformation and scale handling baked in.
What you get
Direct .hip import - no manual export step in Houdini
.hipnc / .hiplc - non-commercial + Indie supported
Geometry preservation - from Houdini scenes
Native menu - File > Import > SideFX Houdini File
Auto scale - and transformation optimization
Logging - detailed operation log
Overview

Open Houdini files in Blender

This addon adds direct .hip import to Blender's standard File > Import menu. The plugin invokes a local Houdini install (Commercial / Indie / Apprentice) to extract geometry and transforms, then imports the result with proper scale handling.
Useful for FX artists, modelers, and anyone receiving Houdini deliverables who works primarily in Blender.
Features

What you get

Direct .hip Import Import .hip, .hipnc, and .hiplc files directly in Blender.
Geometry Fidelity Preserve geometry details from Houdini scenes.
Auto Scale & Transform Automatic optimization of scale and transformations.
Native Blender Menu Adds File > Import > SideFX Houdini File entry.
Detailed Logging Comprehensive log file for every import.
Smart Processing Intelligent geometry handling and precise scaling.
Houdini Edition Support Commercial, Indie, and Apprentice editions.
User-Friendly Interface Simple file picker, no complex options to wrangle.
Benefits

Why this addon?

- No Manual Export in Houdini - Skip the .obj/.fbx export step entirely.
- Receive Houdini Deliverables Easily - Open .hip files like any other 3D format.
- Studio-Ready - Detailed logging supports pipeline audits.
- Lifetime Updates - Free updates within the current major version.
Compatibility

Compatibility

- Blender: 4.0+
- Houdini: Commercial / Indie / Apprentice (any modern version)
- OS: Windows
- Recommended: 16 GB RAM, OpenGL 4.0 GPU, SSD storage
Installation

Quick Start

1. Install via Blender Add-ons - Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > Install.
2. Set the Houdini install path - In the addon preferences, point to your Houdini installation folder.
3. Use File > Import > SideFX Houdini File - Pick a .hip file - import runs locally.
4. Save before importing large scenes - Best practice for stability.
Support

Support & Updates

- Email and ticket support via Superhive inbox (typically 48 h response)
- Community chat for real-time help
- Free lifetime updates within the current major version
Tags
houdini, blender, import, hip, fx, pipeline, addon
2026 SideFX Houdini Import-Export
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Sales 20+
Published over 1 year ago
Blender Version 3.6 - 5.2
Extension Type N/A
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