How to UV Unwrap in Blender

Flatten your 3D model into 2D for proper texture application. Essential skill for texturing.

Intermediate15 min read

Step-by-Step Guide

Enter Edit Mode (Tab) and select all faces (A).

Press U and choose 'Unwrap' or 'Smart UV Project'.

Open the UV Editor to see the unwrapped layout.

Mark seams (Ctrl+E > Mark Seam) on edges where you want cuts.

Unwrap again to get a cleaner UV layout for texturing.