BNDL Pro - take binary node trees and manage them like source code

BNDL Pro - The Complete Node Tree Workflow Solution

Transform your Blender node workflows with the complete procedural asset management system. Export Materials, Geometry Nodes, and Compositor trees to human-readable .bndlfiles. Perfect for version control, team collaboration, and production pipelines.

🚀 Why BNDL Pro?

The Problem

Binary .blend files make Git diffs meaningless, source-control difficult, and plain-text searching impossible.
Appending node groups requires opening source files and clicking through levels of the file's substructure.
No centralized library for procedural assets across projects
Team collaboration breaks when multiple artists edit the same file
Pipeline integration is nearly impossible without programmatic access

The BNDL Pro Solution

✅ Text-based format - Human-readable, Git-friendly .bndlfiles
✅Complete coverage- Materials, Geometry Nodes, AND Compositor
✅Multi-project library- Browse assets across all your projects
✅Asset bundling- Export with textures/dependencies included
✅Studio-ready- Preference system for team consistency
✅Automation-friendly- Modify.bndlfiles programmatically

What You Get

All Three Node Types

Shader/Material Trees - Export and replay material node setups
Geometry Nodes - Share procedural modifiers and scatter systems
Compositor Trees - Reuse color grading and post-processing effects

Pro-Exclusive Features

Asset Bundling - Export textures/images in .bndlpack archives
Studio Preferences - Centralized settings with user overrides
Advanced Filtering - Toggle visibility by tree type
Batch Operations - Export all materials/modifiers at once
Priority Support - Direct email support from the developer

Core Features (Included)

Multi-Project Browser - Organize assets by project/client
Favorites System - Star your most-used assets
Live Search - Filter by name or tree type
Recent Files - Quick access to last 10 assets
Smart Replay - Auto-detects tree type and applies correctly

Feature Comparison

Feature Lite (Free) Pro ($29)

Material export/replay ✅ ✅

Multi-project browser ✅ ✅

Favorites & recent files ✅ ✅

Live search ✅ ✅

Geometry Nodes export/replay❌ ✅ Pro Only

Compositor export/replay ❌ ✅ Pro Only

Asset bundling (.bndlpack) ❌ ✅ Pro Only

Studio preferences system ❌ ✅

Pro OnlyAdvanced filtering ❌ ✅

Pro OnlyPriority support ❌ ✅ Pro Only

Upgrade from Lite? Just install Pro - your library and settings transfer automatically!

Who Is This For?

Procedural Artists

"I'm building a library of Geometry Nodes modifiers for my portfolio"

Export scatter systems, procedural modeling setups
Version control your Geo Nodes experiments
Share setups on Gumroad/BlenderMarket
Reuse across different projects

Small Studios (2-10 artists)

"We need consistent materials AND Geo Nodes across our animated series"

Centralized library for all procedural assets
Studio preferences ensure consistent export settings
Git-friendly workflow for team collaboration
Lead artist reviews changes via pull requests

Freelancers

"I work on multiple client projects and need to stay organized"

One project folder per client
Asset bundling prevents broken texture paths
Easy to archive completed projects
Professional workflow impresses clients

Technical Artists

"I need to automate asset variations for our pipeline"

Text format enables scripting
Modify.bndl files programmatically
Integrate with render farm submission
Build custom tools on top of BNDL

What's Included

Instant Download

BNDL_Pro_v1.1.4.zip - Ready to install
No DRM, no online activation required
Works offline after installation
Free updates for life (v1.x)

Documentation

Complete installation guide
Quick start tutorial
.bndl file format specification
Studio workflow examples
Troubleshooting guide

Support

Priority email support
Discord community access
Video tutorials
Example.bndl files

Quick Start

Installation (2 minutes)

Download BNDL_Pro_v1.1.4.zip from your Gumroad library
Install in Blender:
- If you have BNDL Lite installed, uninstall it; BNDL Pro does everything Lite does + a lot more!
- Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > Install from Disk...
- Select the ZIP file from where you downloaded the add-on, and install it.
- "BNDL Pro" will be enabled. Remember it only works with Blender 4.x and has been tested provisionally on Blender 5. It WILL NOT function on earlier Blender versions.
Activate your license:
- Open addon preferences (cmd/ctrl + , ) and expand the "BNDL Pro" add on.
- Enter your Gumroad license key, no email needed (or, if you have a bulk studio license, your company's email and studio license key).
- Click "Validate License." It may take a few moments to validate the license key.
Set up your first project:
- Click [+] to add project directory
- Name it and choose a folder
- You can now start exporting Materials, Geometry, and Compositor setups from your .Blend files!

Your First Export (1 minute)

Materials:

Open Shader Editor with a material
Press N to open N-Panel
Click Material under "Export Node Trees"
Done! File saved as S-MaterialName-xxxxxx.bndl (Xs are placeholders here for a unique ID to prevent accidental overwrites).

Geometry Nodes:

Select object with Geo Nodes modifier
In N-Panel, click Geometry Nodes
Modifier exported as G-ModifierName-xxxxxx.bndl

Compositor:

Open Compositor with nodes
In N-Panel, click Compositor
Tree exported as C-CompositingNodes-xxxxxx.bndl

Your First Replay (30 seconds)

Select target object(s)
Find asset in library browser
Select an Object, or multiple objects. You can apply a material or geometry tree in a one-to-many fashion (where every selected object gets the same linked material) or many to many (where the material will be duplicated per object (object 1 gets material, object 2 gets material.001, etc.). Compositors can only have one per scene, and will be applied to the current scene you are in.
Click Apply to Selection.
The tree will be applied instantly!

Real-World Use Cases

Use Case 1: Procedural Asset Library

my_library/

├── materials/

│ ├── S-Metal_Gold_PBR.bndl

│ ├── S-Fabric_Velvet.bndl

│ └── S-Glass_Frosted.bndl

├── geometry_nodes/

│ ├── G-Scatter_Rocks.bndl

│ ├── G-Ivy_Generator.bndl

│ └── G-Cable_Rig.bndl

└── compositor/

├── C-FilmGrain_Vintage.bndl

├── C-ColorGrade_Cinematic.bndl

└── C-Glow_Bloom.bndl

Workflow:

Export assets as you create them
Organize by category
Reuse across all projects
Version control with Git
Share/sell on marketplaces

Time Saved: 5-10 hours/week on asset management

Use Case 2: Studio Team Collaboration

studio_assets/(network drive)

├── show_A/

│ ├── materials/

│ ├── geometry_nodes/

│ └── compositor/

└── show_B/

├── materials/

├── geometry_nodes/

└── compositor/

Workflow:

All artists point to shared network drive
Studio preferences ensure consistent naming
Artists export to appropriate show folder
Others refresh library to see updates
A Lead or Art Director reviews .bndl files in Git before approval

Benefits:

No more "where's that shader?" questions. Since the Headers are plain text, they can be found with full-text search tools.
Consistent naming across team
Easy to track who created what
Git history shows all changes

Use Case 3: Client Project Management

clients/

├── client_A/

│ ├── S-BrandColor_Primary.bndl

│ ├── G-LogoExtrude.bndl

│ └── assets/ (bundled textures)

└── client_B/

├── S-ProductMaterial.bndl

├── G-PackagingShape.bndl

└── assets/

Workflow:

One project per client
Asset bundling keeps textures organized
Export with client prefix
Archive entire folder when done
Easy to revisit old projects

Professional Edge: Clients love seeing organized, version-controlled assets

🎓 Advanced Features

Asset Bundling (`.bndlpack`) or (.blend)

Problem: Shared materials break when textures are missing

Solution: Export as a .bndl + .bndlpack with assets included. A .bndlpack (a ZIP of the same name as the BNDL used for textures and images) or a .Blend (used for meshes, curves, and other Geometry).

Export Options:

☑ Bundle Assets

→ Creates: S-Material.bndlpack/

├── S-Material.bndl

└── assets/

├── texture_001.png

├── texture_002.jpg

└── hdri_env.exr

Benefits:

No broken texture paths
Portable material, geometry, and compositor packages
Share with collaborators
Upload to asset libraries

Studio Preferences

Problem: Each artist exports with different settings

Solution: Studio-wide JSON preferences

{

"export_settings": {

"name_prefix_1": "STUDIO_",

"name_suffix_1": "_v1",

"bundle_assets": true

"library_paths": [

"//server/shared/bndl_library"

]

}

Workflow:

Studio lead creates studio_prefs.json
Artists load studio preferences
Everyone exports with same settings
Users can still override locally

Result: Consistent naming, organized library

Batch Operations

Export all materials in scene:

Click Batch: Materials
All materials exported at once
Respects naming prefixes/suffixes

Export all Geo Nodes modifiers:

Click Batch: Geometry Nodes
All modifiers on selected objects exported
Organized by object name

Time Saved: Export 50 materials in 10 seconds vs. 10 minutes manually

Git Integration

Why Git + BNDL is awesome.

Traditional Blender:

git diff character.blend

# Binary file changed (meaningless to most humans)

With BNDL Pro:

git diff S-Skin_Character.bndl

[NODES]

node_0|ShaderNodeBsdfPrincipled|Principled BSDF

- inputs.Roughness|0.4

+ inputs.Roughness|0.35

- inputs.Subsurface|0.1

+ inputs.Subsurface|0.15

You can see EXACTLY what changed!

Team Workflow Example

# Artist A creates new material

cd studio_materials

# Export in Blender

git add S-Metal_Hero.bndl

git commit -m "Add hero metal shader"

git push origin main

# Artist B pulls updates

git pull origin main

# Refresh library in Blender

# New material appears!

# Lead artist reviews PR

git diff main feature/new-materials

# Sees readable changes

# Approves merge

Benefits:

Meaningful code reviews
Track who changed what
Revert mistakes easily
Branch for experiments

Pricing & Value

One-Time Purchase: $29

What you're getting:

Complete node workflow solution
All 3 tree types (Materials, Geo Nodes, Compositor)
Asset bundling system
Studio preferences
Priority support
Free updates (v1.x)

Compare to alternatives:

Custom pipeline scripts: $500-2000 (dev time)
Other Blender addons: $20-80 (limited features)
Asset management software: $50-200/year (subscription)

BNDL Pro: $29 one-time = Likely less than 1 hour of your billable rate

Return on Investment

Time saved per week:

Asset management: 2-3 hours
Finding old materials: 1-2 hours
Re-creating lost setups: 1-2 hours
Team coordination: 2-3 hours

Total: 6-10 hours/week

At a lower $50/hour freelance rate:

Weekly savings: $300-500
Monthly savings: $1,200-2,000
ROI in first week!

Technical Details

System Requirements

Blender: 4.0 or newer
OS: Windows, macOS, or Linux
Dependencies: None (pure Python)
Storage: ~3 MB for addon

File Format

Text-based: Human-readable Python-like syntax
Git-friendly: Meaningful diffs
Editable: Modify in any text editor
Portable: Works across Blender versions (within reason)

Performance

Export speed: <1 second for typical material
Replay speed: <1 second for typical material
Library size: Handles 1000+ assets smoothly
Search: Instant filtering

Security & Privacy

No telemetry: Zero data collection
Offline-first: Works without internet
License validation: One-time online check, then cached
Your data: Stays on your machine

Documentation & Support

Included Documentation

Installation Guide - Step-by-step setup
Quick Start Tutorial - Get productive in 5 minutes
Feature Reference - Complete feature documentation
File Format Spec - open-source .bndl spec details
Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions

Support Channels

Priority Email:gumroad_support@kyoseigk.com
Discord Community: https://discord.gg/v4gJRBnwfy
Documentation: Included with download
Response Time: <24 hours for Pro users

Bonus Content

Example Assets

Studio Templates

Studio preferences JSON template
Git repository structure
Naming convention guide
Team workflow checklist

Scripts & Tools

Batch export Python script
.bndl validator
Asset migration tool
Library cleanup utility

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use BNDL Pro commercially?

Yes! Use in any commercial project. Sell assets you create. No royalties.

Does it work with Blender 3.x?

No. BNDL Pro requires Blender 4.0+ for full compatibility. We made the decision to build for 4.x and up, as 3.x is now quite antiquated. That said, the design is such that it could be modified or customized to support 3.x---either by you, or by us for dolla bills/ yen notes.

Can I share .bndl files with others?

Yes!

.bndlfiles are yours to share. Recipients don't necessarily need BNDL Lite or Pro to use BNDLs (but they do to create them). For instance, nothing prevents someone from making their own parser and programs that consume the BNDL format files. BNDL Pro makes it easy, certainly FAR easier than spending months to remake it :).

BNDL Lite ONLY handles Material replays.

What about updates?

Free updates for all v1.x releases. Major version upgrades (v2.0) may be paid, but v1.x will continue to work.

Can I get a refund?

Yes! 7-day money-back guarantee. If BNDL Pro doesn't work for your situation, email us for a full refund.

Do you offer team/studio licenses?

Yes! Email

gumroad_support@kyoseigk.com for volume pricing (5+ seats).

Can I upgrade from Lite?

Yes! Just purchase Pro and install it. Your Lite library and settings transfer automatically via your saved preferences, even though the two packages are separate installs and codebases.

Does it replace the Asset Browser?

No, it complements it! Asset Browser is great for visual assets. It's also slightly easier to use than the asset browser for Geometry and Compositor trees. BNDL is for version control and team workflows.

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What You'll Get

✅ BNDL Pro v1.1.4 (instant download)
✅ Complete documentation
✅ Video tutorials
✅ Example assets
✅ Priority support
✅ Free updates (v1.x)
✅ 7-day money-back guarantee

One-Time Purchase: $29

No subscription. No hidden fees. Yours forever.

Still Not Sure?

Try BNDL Lite (Free) - Materials-only version
Download Lite →

Questions? Email:

gumroad_support@kyoseigk.com
Community: https://discord.gg/v4gJRBnwfy

License

BNDL Pro is licensed per user for commercial and personal use.

You CAN:

✅ Use in unlimited commercial projects
✅ Create and sell assets made with BNDL Pro
✅ Share.bndl files freely
✅ Install on multiple machines (single user)

You CANNOT:

❌ Share your license key
❌ Redistribute the addon
❌ Remove license/attribution

Studio/Team Licenses: Contact for volume pricing

Credits

Created by: Don Engel & Kyōsei Design Bureau
Version: 1.1.5 (Material Node Frame support Release)
Released: December 2025
Support: gumroad_support@kyoseigk.com

Special Thanks

Blender Foundation for the incredible software
Beta testers who provided invaluable feedback
The Blender community for inspiration
All BNDL users who support development

Transform your Blender workflow today.

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The BNDL specification, the Pro exporters and replayers, and documentation