SplatForge Blender Addon for Gaussian Splatting Editing & Animation
SplatForge is a Blender addon for importing, editing, rendering, and animating 3D Gaussian Splatting models. Supports scenes up to 100 million splats with real-time Eevee viewport rendering.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- SplatForge (Independent)
- Category
- Gaussian Splatting & Neural Rendering
- Pricing
- One-Time License
- Starting Price
- $49
- Best For
- VFX and animation professionals working in Blender
We use SplatForge for professional projects. See our workflow →
What is SplatForge?
SplatForge brings Gaussian Splatting directly into Blender, the industry-standard open-source 3D creation suite. The addon enables artists, VFX professionals, and 3D content creators to import PLY Gaussian Splat files, edit them with Blender's full toolset, render with Eevee in real-time, and animate for video production.
SplatForge handles scenes of up to 100 million splats (tested on RTX 4090), scaling down via LOD and culling for lower-end hardware. Key editing capabilities include culling, densification, pruning, slicing, opacity adjustments, and color grading — all within Blender's familiar interface. The addon integrates with Blender's shading and compositing workflows, enabling GS scenes to be combined with traditional 3D assets for hybrid renders.
The addon is available as a one-time purchase ($49) via Gumroad, with a free trial available. It requires Blender 4.0+ and a modern GPU with sufficient VRAM for the target scene size.
At THE FUTURE 3D, we use SplatForge when clients require GS deliverables integrated with traditional 3D content — for example, overlaying architectural annotations onto a building-scale Gaussian Splat, creating animated fly-through videos, or compositing GS scenes with CAD models for design review presentations.
SplatForge Key Features
Comprehensive capabilities that make SplatForge a professional choice for gaussian splatting & neural rendering.
PLY Import & Editing
Import Gaussian Splatting PLY files into Blender with tools for culling, densification, pruning, slicing, opacity adjustments, and color grading.
Real-Time Viewport Rendering
Eevee-compatible viewport rendering with depth sorting, transparency, and denoising for smooth real-time performance during editing.
100M+ Splat Support
Optimized for scenes up to 100 million Gaussians (tested on RTX 4090). Scales via LOD and culling for lower-end hardware.
Animation & Compositing
Full integration with Blender animation timeline, keyframes, and compositing nodes. Create animated fly-throughs and hybrid GS + traditional 3D renders.
Shading Integration
Works with Blender shading workflows for combining GS scenes with materials, lighting, and environmental effects.
Export to PLY & SPLAT
Export edited GS scenes back to PLY or SPLAT format for use in SuperSplat, Cesium, game engines, or further processing.
SplatForge Pricing & Plans
SplatForge uses a one-time license model for long-term value.
SplatForge License
- One-time purchase
- All features included
- Blender 4.0+ support
- Free trial available
- Future updates included
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SplatForge Pros & Cons
Advantages
- Full Blender integration — leverages entire Blender ecosystem (animation, compositing, shading)
- Handles massive scenes up to 100 million splats
- One-time purchase ($49) — no subscription
- Real-time Eevee viewport rendering
- Combines GS with traditional 3D assets in one scene
- Free trial available before purchase
Limitations
- Requires Blender expertise — not beginner-friendly
- GPU-intensive — large scenes need RTX 4090-class hardware
- Blender only — does not work with Maya, 3ds Max, or other DCC tools
- Paid addon ($49) vs free alternatives like SkySplat
Who Should Use SplatForge?
SplatForge is Best For
- VFX and animation professionals working in Blender
- Creating animated GS fly-throughs and presentations
- Combining Gaussian Splats with traditional 3D assets
- Post-processing and cleanup of large GS scenes
- Architectural visualization with GS + annotations
- Film and virtual production GS asset preparation
Consider Alternatives If
- Users without Blender experience
- Quick viewing or simple inspection (use SuperSplat instead)
- GS reconstruction from photos (use Nerfstudio, Luma AI, or Polycam)
- Web-based or mobile workflows
Technical Specifications
System Requirements
- Operating System
- Windows 10/11, macOS 12+, Linux
- RAM
- 32GB minimum (64GB+ for large scenes)
- Storage
- 500MB + scene data
- GPU
- NVIDIA RTX 3060+ (24GB VRAM RTX 4090 recommended for 100M splats)
Supported File Formats
Integrations & Compatible Platforms
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How We Use SplatForge
Our professional workflow leveraging SplatForge for client projects.
Import DJI Terra GS output (PLY) into Blender via SplatForge
Clean artifacts, adjust opacity, and crop boundaries
Add architectural annotations and measurements as Blender overlays
Create animated fly-through renders for client presentations
Export cleaned PLY for delivery or further processing in SuperSplat
Deliverables We Produce with SplatForge
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SplatForge FAQ
What is SplatForge?
SplatForge is a Blender addon ($49, one-time purchase) that brings Gaussian Splatting into Blender. It enables importing PLY GS files, editing with Blender tools, real-time Eevee rendering, animation, and compositing with traditional 3D assets.
How many splats can SplatForge handle?
SplatForge supports scenes up to 100 million Gaussians, tested on an NVIDIA RTX 4090 with 24GB VRAM. It scales down via LOD and culling for lower-end GPUs. A typical building-scale GS scene (1-10M splats) runs well on RTX 3060+ hardware.
SplatForge vs SuperSplat?
SplatForge is a Blender addon for advanced editing, animation, and compositing — ideal for VFX professionals. SuperSplat is a free browser-based editor for quick viewing, annotations, and web delivery. Use SplatForge for production; SuperSplat for inspection and sharing.
Does SplatForge work with Blender Cycles?
SplatForge is optimized for Blender Eevee rendering with real-time viewport performance. Cycles support depends on the addon version. For final renders, Eevee provides the best GS rendering experience within Blender.
Can I animate Gaussian Splats in SplatForge?
Yes. SplatForge integrates with Blender animation timeline and keyframes. You can create camera fly-throughs, animate GS properties over time, and combine GS scenes with animated traditional 3D assets for hybrid renders.
What file formats does SplatForge support?
SplatForge imports PLY Gaussian Splat files and exports to PLY and SPLAT formats. The PLY format is the standard interchange format for Gaussian Splatting, compatible with all major GS tools.
Is there a free alternative to SplatForge?
SkySplat is a free, open-source Blender addon for Gaussian Splatting. SuperSplat is a free browser-based editor. SplatForge offers the most comprehensive Blender integration with support for massive scenes (100M+ splats) and advanced editing tools.
What GPU do I need for SplatForge?
Minimum: NVIDIA RTX 3060 (8GB VRAM) for scenes up to 5-10M splats. Recommended: RTX 4090 (24GB VRAM) for 100M+ splat scenes. AMD GPUs may work but NVIDIA is recommended for best performance.
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