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RenderNames

Smart render output naming for Blender that actually makes sense.

Stop manually renaming files. Stop creating folders. Stop losing track of which render is which.

RenderNames gives you template-based file naming with live preview, automatic folder organization, and preset management—built right into Blender's Output Properties panel.

RenderNames Cover

Why This Exists

Blender's render output? It's just a text field. No variables, no organization, no help.

You end up with:

  • untitled.png, untitled0001.png, final_final_ACTUAL.png 😅
  • Manual folder creation for every project
  • No consistency across scenes or cameras
  • Constant fear of overwriting your best render

RenderNames fixes this. One template, infinite possibilities.

{{blend_file}}/{{date}}/{{scene}}_
→ my_project/2025-01-15/Scene_0001.png

Blender adds frame numbers automatically. You handle the rest.

Features

🎯 Template Variables — Mix {{scene}}, {{camera}}, {{date}}, {{resolution}}, and more
👁️ Live Preview — See your output path as you type
📁 Auto Folders — Organize by scene, camera, or date
💾 Presets — Save and share your favorite setups
🔧 Blender Native — Lives in Output Properties (no weird UI)
⚡ Non-Destructive — Enable/disable without losing settings

RenderNames Features

Installation

  1. Download the latest .zip from Releases
  2. In Blender 4.2+: Edit → Preferences → Extensions → Install from Disk
  3. Select the zip, enable the extension
  4. Go to Output Properties and start templating

Need help? See Installation Guide →

Quick Start

  1. Open Output Properties (printer icon)
  2. Enable RenderNames
  3. Pick a preset or edit the template
  4. Render — your files land exactly where shown in the preview

Template Variables

Variable Output
{{scene}} Scene name
{{blend_file}} Your .blend filename
{{camera}} Active camera
{{date}} Today's date (YYYY-MM-DD)
{{time}} Current time (HH-MM-SS)
{{datetime}} Combined date + time
{{resolution}} Render resolution (1920x1080)
{{fps}} Frame rate
{{format}} Output format (png, exr, etc.)
{{engine}} Render engine (cycles, eevee)
{{samples}} Sample count

More variables? See full reference →

Example Templates

Simple:

{{scene}}_

Professional:

{{blend_file}}/{{date}}/{{scene}}_{{camera}}_

Timestamped:

renders/{{datetime}}/{{scene}}_

Blender automatically adds frame numbers (0001, 0002, ...) to animations. The preview shows you exactly what you'll get.

Built-in Presets

Default presets ready to go:

  • Simple — Just scene name
  • Professional — Full folder structure with date and camera
  • Archival — Timestamped for versioning
  • By Camera — Organized by camera name
  • Minimal — Bare minimum

Create your own custom presets, export as JSON, and unlock consistency across your entire team.

RenderNames Presets

Documentation

Compatibility

✅ Blender 4.2+
✅ Blender 5.0+
❌ Blender 4.1 and earlier (requires extension system)

Support the Project

If RenderNames saves you time, consider supporting development:

Development

Want to contribute or build from source?

git clone https://github.com/novincode/rendernames.git
cd rendernames
python3 scripts/build.py

See DEVELOPMENT guide →

License

GPL-3.0-or-later — Same as Blender.

Made by humans who got tired of manually naming render files. 🎬