Importing Blender Objects into Godot

[Awwab_Shuaib]

For those who are having trouble importing objects into Godot, try this. It worked for me:

Blender 4.5 Steps

Step 1 - Preparing the object for Export

1. Apply transforms

   • Select your object → press Ctrl A → All Transforms.

   • This locks in your model’s scale, rotation, and position so it appears correctly in Godot.

2. Use the Principled BSDF material

   • Godot’s glTF importer reads this best.

   • Plug your Base Color, Roughness, Metallic, Normal, and Emission textures directly into the Principled BSDF inputs.

3. Pack or organize textures

   • Either pack textures into the .blend:

     File → External Data → Pack Resources

   • Or keep a folder next to your blend, e.g.:

     /assets/
       model.blend
       /textures/
         wood_albedo.png
         wood_normal.png
     
     
     
     

4. Set the origin (optional but useful)

   • Place the 3D Cursor where you want the pivot → Object → Set Origin → Origin to 3D Cursor.

5. Clean up

   • Remove unused materials, objects, or lights.

   • Make sure face normals point outward (Viewport Overlays → Face Orientation).

Step 2 – Export from Blender 4.5 to glTF 2.0

1. Go to File → Export → glTF 2.0 (.glb/.gltf).

2. Use these recommended settings for Godot 4.5:

   Category	Setting	Recommendation
   Format	.glb (Binary)	Keeps everything in one file
   Include → Selected Objects		Only export what you need
   Include → Apply Modifiers		Ensures geometry is final
   Transform → +Y Up		Matches Godot’s coordinate system
   Animation		(if applicable)
   Materials	Export	Keeps Principled BSDF setup
   Images	Automatic	Embeds or references texture files

3. Click Export glTF 2.0 → choose your assets/models/ folder.

For the Import, use what you learned from the Godot Courses, and you’ll be okay.

[NP5]

Thanks for adding this, and in a way easier for others to come across or find.