Precise UV Export is an add-on for Blender 3.0.0 or above. It lets you export a pixel-perfect UV layout of a mesh to an image. Convenient for making low-resolution textures, where the default UV export is not ideal.
How to install:
- Download the latest release or clone this repository.
- Install
precise_uv_export.py
in Blender's preferences. - Enable the add-on.
How to export:
- Open the
UV Editor
view. - Open the
UV
drop-down menu. - Press
Export Precise Layout
.
Export settings:
- Image Size - specify the width and height of the exported image.
- Shade Islands - fill each island with a different shade of grey.
- Grid Overlay - overlay a checkerboard pattern on the exported image.
- Outline Islands - draw an outline around every separate island.