Queue up multiple bake tasks and keep working in Blender while they process in the background.
If you previously used versions for Blender 2.8x or 4.0+, ensure you delete old SimpleBake files from your addons folder before installing version 2.9.7 to avoid errors. Download File SimpleBake 2.9.7 FOR BLENDER 3 .zip
The core appeal of SimpleBake is that it handles all the heavy lifting—node setup, image creation, and UV management—behind the scenes. You don't need to change your existing materials or learn a new workflow; it simply works with what you've already built. Key Features in this Release: Queue up multiple bake tasks and keep working
Click the "eye" icon next to any bake type to see a preview of how that map will look before committing to the full bake. You don't need to change your existing materials
Automatically save your bakes as PNG, JPEG, TIFF, or OpenEXR files and even export your mesh with materials already linked. Getting Started with the .zip File To install version 2.9.7 from your downloaded .zip file: Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences . Navigate to the Add-ons tab.
Click and select your SimpleBake 2.9.7 FOR BLENDER 3 .zip file. Check the box to enable the add-on. Pro Tips for Efficient Baking