Smart UV Project
Automatically unwrap complex meshes by projecting from multiple angles for quick UV layouts.
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Smart UV Project
BlenderKeyboard Shortcut
Ukey
Toolbar Location
Blender 3D Viewport toolbar
Best Used For
- ▸Refer to the tutorial content for specific use cases
- ▸Practice with sample projects to build experience
- ▸Combine with other tools for advanced workflows
Beginner-Friendly⏱ 15–30 minutes to master
Key Settings
Angle limit:Island margin:Area weight:
Smart UV Project automatically unwraps a mesh by projecting its faces from multiple angles and packing them into the UV space. It is a fast alternative to manual seam marking.
Where to Find It
In Edit Mode, select all faces with A, press U, and choose Smart UV Project.
How to Use
- Angle limit: Controls how much adjacent faces are grouped. Higher values = fewer islands.
- Island margin: Space between UV islands. Higher values prevent texture bleeding.
- Area weight: 0 gives equal space to all faces, 1 gives more space to larger faces.
Pro Tips
- Use Smart UV Project for hard-surface models and architectural objects.
- An angle limit of 66° works well for most models.